Stones Throw emcee Guilty Simpson is known for being one of the hardest rappers in independent hip-hop, and his debut album, Ode to the Ghetto, just might cement that reputation. According to our review, "Guilty's animosity shouldn't surprise his admirers, because he's carried an anvil-sized chip on his shoulder since his warpath on Jaylib's "Strapped," and "underground" doesn't always mean "friendly."" -- ASD Staff Report
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CD Review: Guilty Simpson -- Ode to the Ghetto
Fri Mar 21, 2008 at 01:59:30 PM
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