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Earl Sweatshirt returns with a new sound for hip/hop on ‘Some Rap Songs’

Earl Sweatshirt has created an original tragedy with 'Some Rap Songs.'  The instrumentals establish tones that are complemented perfectly by the  lyrics and samples. His performances and flows across the album make  each song stand out on its own where not one song sounds the same on the  record. Even though the record is 25 minutes, it feels full, making it  an accomplishment in modern hip-hop.