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Cole\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/genius.com\/artists\/Schoolboy-q\" rel=\"noopener\" data-api_path=\"\/artists\/11353\"\u003eScHoolboy Q\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/genius.com\/artists\/Childish-gambino\" rel=\"noopener\" data-api_path=\"\/artists\/1745\"\u003eChildish Gambino\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. - Genius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Epic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45152220184806,"sku":"MLP2400001","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1128\/9830\/files\/21s.jpg?v=1743631560"},{"product_id":"21-savage-metro-boomin-savage-mode-ii-1","title":"21 SAVAGE \/ METRO BOOMIN - Savage Mode II","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSavage Mode II\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a collaborative studio album by British-American rapper\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/21_Savage\" title=\"21 Savage\"\u003e21 Savage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand American record producer\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Metro_Boomin\" title=\"Metro Boomin\"\u003eMetro Boomin\u003c\/a\u003e. It was released on October 2, 2020, and was previewed through a trailer with narration by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Morgan_Freeman\" title=\"Morgan Freeman\"\u003eMorgan Freeman\u003c\/a\u003e. The album serves as a sequel to the duo's extended play\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Savage_Mode\" title=\"Savage Mode\"\u003eSavage Mode\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(2016). It features\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Guest_appearance\" title=\"Guest appearance\"\u003eguest appearances\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Drake_(musician)\" title=\"Drake (musician)\"\u003eDrake\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Young_Thug\" title=\"Young Thug\"\u003eYoung Thug\u003c\/a\u003e, and Savage's cousin\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Young_Nudy\" title=\"Young Nudy\"\u003eYoung Nudy\u003c\/a\u003e. On October 19, 2020, a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chopped_and_screwed\" title=\"Chopped and screwed\"\u003echopped and screwed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eversion of the album was released by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/OG_Ron_C\" title=\"OG Ron C\"\u003eOG Ron C\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/The_Chopstars\" title=\"The Chopstars\"\u003eSlim K\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSavage Mode II\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereceived widespread acclaim and debuted atop the US\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Billboard_200\" title=\"Billboard 200\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBillboard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e200\u003c\/a\u003e, becoming 21 Savage and Metro Boomin's second US number-one album. 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The album features guest appearances from Don Toliver, Phoebe Bridgers, Travis Scott, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. SZA worked with a variety of record producers and songwriters such as Babyface, Jeff Bhasker, Rob Bisel, Benny Blanco, Darkchild, DJ Dahi, Ant Clemons, and Lizzo.[3] It serves as the follow-up to SZA's previous album Ctrl \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~Wikipedia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mint Gallery Record Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45227335549158,"sku":"MLP2400320","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1128\/9830\/files\/SZA-SOS.jpg?v=1743631228"},{"product_id":"n-w-a-straight-outta-compton","title":"N.W.A. - Straight Outta Compton","description":"\u003cp\u003eStraight Outta Compton is the debut studio album by American gangsta rap group N.W.A, which, led by Eazy-E, formed in Los Angeles County's City of Compton in early 1987.Released by his label, Ruthless Records, on August 8, 1988,the album was produced by N.W.A members Dr. Dre, DJ Yella, and Arabian Prince, with lyrics written by N.W.A members Ice Cube and MC Ren along with Ruthless rapper and unofficial member The D.O.C. Not merely depicting Compton's street violence, the lyrics repeatedly threaten to lead it by attacking peers and even police. 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Despite their rapid success and recognition, De La Soul continued to prove themselves as one of the most original, authentic and creative groups in hip-hop, following on May 14, 1991 with the release of their sophomore album, De La Soul is Dead. Featuring, once again, the production of visionary producer Prince Paul, their second album further fanned the flames; landing on charts around the world. “A Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays,” “Ring, Ring, Ring (Ha Ha Hey)” and “Keepin’ the Faith” have become certified classics in the De La Soul catalog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~Bandcamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Mint Gallery Record Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45227338989798,"sku":"MLP2400255","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/1128\/9830\/files\/DELASOUL-DeLaSoulisDead.jpg?v=1743631171"},{"product_id":"de-la-soul-stakes-is-high","title":"DE LA SOUL - Stakes Is High","description":"\u003cp\u003eStakes Is High is the fourth studio album by American hip hop group De La Soul. It was released on July 2, 1996, through Tommy Boy Records. 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