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Boston's Rap Class of 2011

A slice of area hip-hop's diverse scene — from hardcore boom-bap to frat rap
By ERIN BALDASSARI  |  September 29, 2011

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BORN | Andre Benson, Ernst Andre Jr., Christopher Thorpe
HOOD | Mattapan, Dorchester, Roxbury
LEAST LIKELY INFLUENCE | Lil' B
FAVORITE BOSTON ARTIST OR GROUP | Guru, Reks
OUT NOW | Boom Bap and Beyond (album)
DOWNLOAD NOW | "Chem Trails"
WATCH FOR | Sleepwalker's Remedy

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