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Matt Martians (right) and Syd of The Internet

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All Songs +1: A Conversation With Matt Martians And Syd Of The Internet

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Guest host Timmhotep Aku talks with Syd and Matt Martians of The Internet about their new solo projects.

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All Songs +1: Comedian Neal Brennan Of 'Chappelle's Show' And '3 Mics'

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Comedy and hip-hop have a lot in common: Both hold up a mirror to society's excesses, absurdities and injustices. These two worlds come together in the work of writer and comedian Neal Brennan.

PRhyme is Royce Da 5'9" (left) and DJ Premier.

First Listen: PRhyme, 'PRhyme'

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The collaborative project made by rapper Royce Da 5' 9" and producer DJ Premier is in actual fact a hardcore rap fan's dream come true.

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First Listen: Jeremiah Jae, 'Good Times'

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For a hip-hop artist who eschews commercial rap stereotypes and clichés in favor of thornier writing, the challenge is to do so without being a bore — Jeremiah Jae does this well.

Ratking's album <em>So It Goes </em>comes out April 8.

First Listen: Ratking, 'So It Goes'

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The trio's debut album may be the most "New York" hip-hop project released in years.