Riley Wallace

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Riley Wallace is a Toronto-based writer, vinyl-head, and hip-hop dad. You can follow him on Twitter @specialdesigns or on Instagram @rileywallace. Please note, Riley does NOT have any other Instagram; any DM asking for money in exchange for articles is a scam, and should be avoided.

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Tony Yayo Sounds Refreshed On His New LP “The Loyal”

HipHopDX brings you the Tony Yayo Loyal album review which was released on Tuesday February 14, 2023. The 12-song LP sees Yayo updating his sound and adapting to new energy.

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Review

Boldy James & Rich Gains 'Indiana Jones' Steers The Detroit MC In Exciting New Directions

HipHopDX brings you the Bold James and Rich Gains Indiana Jones album review which was released on Friday January 20, 2023. Intriguing tracks balance against some of his bleakest bars in recent memory.

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Skyzoo 'The Mind Of A Saint' Is A Snowfall-Inspired Master Class In Executing A Conceptual Album

HipHopDX brings you the skyzoo mind of a saint album review which was released on Friday January 13, 2022. Skyzoo continues he great run with an album based off Snowfall

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Editorial

Remembering The Rappers We Lost In 2022

We celebrate and honor the rappers that died in 2022 and reflect on the year after recovering COVID, drugs, and violence in Hip Hop.

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Busta Rhymes 'The Fuse Is Lit' Is A Bite Size Of Potential

HipHopDX brings you the Busta Rhymes The Fuse Is Lit album review which was released on Friday November 18, 2022. Busta continues with quality even in his late age

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Editorial

Busta Rhymes’ 'When Disaster Strikes...': 10 Things You May Not Have Known

In celebration of the album’s 25-year legacy, here are 10 Things You May Not Have Known About Busta Rhymes’ “When Disaster Strikes...”

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Jeezy & DJ Drama 'Snofall' Exudes Nostalgic Mixtape Era Vibes

HipHopDX brings you the Jeezy and DJ Drama album review which was released on Friday October 21, 2022. The duo bring mixtape era nostalgia back with a toothy grin.

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News

Armani Caesar Reflects On DJ Shay's Influence Over Her Career: 'Shay Was The Visionary'

Griselda's Armani Caesar reflects on the impact the late DJ Shay had on her career, which is reaching new heights with her new album 'The Liz 2.'

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Armani Caesar's 'The Liz 2' Aims To Solidify Her Status As Griselda's Wild Card

Armani Caesar is Griselda’s secret weapon and the 33-year-old MC talks to HipHopDX about her project The Liz 2, dropping October 21.

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BSF 'Long Live DJ Shay' Is A Worthy Memorial For The Late Buffalo Producer

HipHopDX brings you the BSF Long Live DJ Shay album review which was released on Friday September 9, 2022. A fitting tribute for a Buffalo legend

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Armani Caesar Talks Elizabeth Taylor: "She Represents Queendom & Luxury"

Armani Caesar and painter Isaac Pelayo discuss the striking cover art for "The Liz 2," dropping October 21 via Griselda Records.

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Westside Gunn Adds $100K Last Supper Painting To His Collection

Westside Gunn purchased a $100,000 rendition of Leonard DiVinci's 'The Last Supper' at Isaac Pelayo's 'The New Renaissance' exhibit.

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Griselda-Affiliated Painter Isaac Pelayo Talks Westside Gunn Relationship & Upcoming Show: “It’s Like My Debut Album”

Griselda-affiliated painter Isaac Pelayo breaks down his relationship with Westside Gunn, and the inspiration behind his massive art show "The New Renaissance."

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Westside Gunn 'Peace "Fly" God' Is Built For Seasoned Griselda Fans

HipHopDX brings you the Westside Gunn Peace Fly God album review which was released on Friday July 8, 2022. Gunn strips things back for a rushed but rewarding teaser.

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Review

Logic 'Vinyl Days' Is A Respectable Farewell To His Def Jam Era

HipHopDX brings you the Logic Vinyl Days album review which was released on Friday June 24, 2022. Logic returns more focused and unbothered than he has in a long time.

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Review

Lupe Fiasco 'Drill Music In Zion' Reflects On The Ills Of The Industry With Impeccable Lyricism

HipHopDX brings you the Lupe Fiasco Drill Music In Zion album review which was released on Friday June 24, 2022. Lupe drops one of his better records in recent memory.

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Boldy James & Real Bad Man 'Killing Nothing' Rekindles Their Chemistry

HipHopDX brings you the Boldy James & Real Bad Man Killing Nothing album review which was released on Friday May 20, 2022. Boldy teams up with his former collaborator for an improvement on their previous outing

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Review

Black Star 'No Fear Of Time' Is Almost Worth The Wait

HipHopDX brings you the Black Star No Fear Of Time album review which was released on Tuesday May 3, 2022. The iconic duo reunite for one last ride.

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Review

Review - Fivio Foreign 'B.I.B.L.E' Smooths Brooklyn Drill's Hard Edges With Mixed Results

HipHopDX brings you the Fivio Foreign BIBLE album review which was released on Friday April 8, 2022. Fivio sands down the rough edges of drill to mixed results.

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Review - Snoop Dogg 'BODR' Breathes New Life Into Death Row Records

HipHopDX brings you the Snoop Dogg BODR album review which was released on Friday February 11, 2022. Snoop Dogg revives the iconic label for pleasing results.

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Review

Review - Benny The Butcher 'Tana Talk 4' Continues His Streak Of Solid Bar-Filled Rap

HipHopDX brings you the Benny The Butcher Tana Talk 4 album review which was released on Friday March 11, 2022. Benny continues to add to his rock solid discography

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