The Kickdrums May be Hip-hop's Next Big Beatmakers
Cleveland Scene |
April 28, 2008
Tags: hip-hop, beatmakers, 50 Cent, M.O.P., Alex Fitts, Matt Penttila, Ray Cash, The Kickdrums, Verbal, Young Wazzie
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Gus Garcia-Roberts |
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Cleveland Scene |
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