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Chuck D is back in the solo spotlight. On April 18, 2025, the Public Enemy frontman dropped "New Gens," which is his first ...

In the late 80s, rapping was just a ... But once he got a taste of success in hip-hop, there was no turning back. Eric B. & Rakim released their first album “Paid in Full” in 1987 on 4th ...

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