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The Freestyles Are Dropped! The Cyphers Are In! Let\’s Talk This Year\’s XXL Freshman List

It\’s that wonderful time of year again. Hip hop magazine XXL has released its annual freshman class list. In 2007, XXL decided to stir the pot by curating the year\’s hottest acts and selecting 11 \”freshmen\”. These MCs were artists who generated massive buzz after dropping their debut album. Since its conception, several freshmen have …

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The Freestyles Are Dropped! The Cyphers Are In! Let\’s Talk This Year\’s XXL Freshman List

It\’s that wonderful time of year again. Hip hop magazine XXL has released its annual freshman class list. In 2007, XXL decided to stir the pot by curating the year\’s hottest acts and selecting 11 \”freshmen\”. These MCs were artists who generated massive buzz after dropping their debut album. Since its conception, several freshmen have …

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The Freestyles Are Dropped! The Cyphers Are In! Let\’s Talk This Year\’s XXL Freshman List

It\’s that wonderful time of year again. Hip hop magazine XXL has released its annual freshman class list. In 2007, XXL decided to stir the pot by curating the year\’s hottest acts and selecting 11 \”freshmen\”. These MCs were artists who generated massive buzz after dropping their debut album. Since its conception, several freshmen have …

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\”Monster\” Explores The Gray Areas In a Black and White Justice System

When Netflix released the film Monster, based on the 1999 novel by Walter Dean Myers of the same name, it went from underdog to overnight sensation. The Anthony Mandler-directed film made its debut at the Sundance Music Festival in 2018. It garnered little media attention, despite being received well by the audience. Entertainment Studios sought a …

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\”Monster\” Explores The Gray Areas In a Black and White Justice System

When Netflix released the film Monster, based on the 1999 novel by Walter Dean Myers of the same name, it went from underdog to overnight sensation. The Anthony Mandler-directed film made its debut at the Sundance Music Festival in 2018. It garnered little media attention, despite being received well by the audience. Entertainment Studios sought a …

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\”Monster\” Explores The Gray Areas In a Black and White Justice System

When Netflix released the film Monster, based on the 1999 novel by Walter Dean Myers of the same name, it went from underdog to overnight sensation. The Anthony Mandler-directed film made its debut at the Sundance Music Festival in 2018. It garnered little media attention, despite being received well by the audience. Entertainment Studios sought a …

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Have You Seen Netflix\’s \”Yasuke\”? Then You\’ll Love These Afro Anime

Last month, Netflix released Yasuke, the newest release from its anime studio. LeSean Tomas, who has also worked on The Boondocks, Black Dynamite,  and Legend of Korra, created the 6 episode series. It incorporates mysticism, mecha warfare, a little historical drama, and major action. The series is honestly a huge win for Black excellence. Award-winning actor Lakeith Stanfield voices the …

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Have You Seen Netflix\’s \”Yasuke\”? Then You\’ll Love These Afro Anime

Last month, Netflix released Yasuke, the newest release from its anime studio. LeSean Tomas, who has also worked on The Boondocks, Black Dynamite,  and Legend of Korra, created the 6 episode series. It incorporates mysticism, mecha warfare, a little historical drama, and major action. The series is honestly a huge win for Black excellence. Award-winning actor Lakeith Stanfield voices the …

Have You Seen Netflix\’s \”Yasuke\”? Then You\’ll Love These Afro Anime Read More »

Have You Seen Netflix\’s \”Yasuke\”? Then You\’ll Love These Afro Anime

Last month, Netflix released Yasuke, the newest release from its anime studio. LeSean Tomas, who has also worked on The Boondocks, Black Dynamite,  and Legend of Korra, created the 6 episode series. It incorporates mysticism, mecha warfare, a little historical drama, and major action. The series is honestly a huge win for Black excellence. Award-winning actor Lakeith Stanfield voices the …

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