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Rap Takes on a New Focus

By Tinnie P. Esguerra | August 22, 2004 - 12:00am

• Krook and J.O.L.O. Focused Universal Records 2004 Ever since rap took on a more searing, rock-driven edge some years back, it seemed that there wasn’t anywhere else for it to go. For the longest time,...

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