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Reviewed by: Vida Michelle / Contact: mividamichelle@gmail.com This month world famous Hip Hop/Jazz Producer, Teacher, DJ, Emcee, independent music Executive, Usual Suspect Crew member and Columbus’ own, J. Rawls released his final solo album, The Legacy! The album has been creating a buzz on some of music’s most well known and highly respected media forums. […]

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