March 5, 2012 @ 10:47 PM EST
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This morning, Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten and XXL Staff members Jayson Rodriguez and Carl Chery appeared on Hot 97’s morning show to explain their choices for this year’s freshman class as well as why A$AP Rocky declined and Chip Tha Ripper’s absence. hhnm
GloRilla's "Typa" brilliantly flips Keyshia Cole's classic "Love" into something completely her own - raw, unapologetic, and undeniably Memphis. Her ability to blend nostalgic samples with her signature gritty delivery shows her artistic growth since "Glorious." What makes this track stand out is how she maintains her authentic voice while exploring new sonic territory. This first solo release in months proves Big Glo knows exactly what her fans want - unfiltered realness with just enough musical evolution to keep things fresh. https://stangrtheman.com/old-school-rap-and-80s-hip-hop-style/