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Busta Rhymes On 'Extinction Level Event 2' And Hip-Hop As A Daily Practice

Busta Rhymes' latest album is Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God. Flo Ngala/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Busta Rhymes On 'Extinction Level Event 2' And Hip-Hop As A Daily Practice

The latest in a prolific career, Busta's new album is a sequel — delivered 22 years after the first Extinction Level Event — and a characteristically big, ambitious project.

Busta Rhymes On 'Extinction Level Event 2' And Hip-Hop As A Daily Practice

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New Music Friday: The Top 10 Albums Out On Oct. 30

The rapper, actor and activist Common. His latest project, A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 1, is on our shortlist of the best new albums out on Oct. 30. Durimel/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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New Music Friday: The Top 10 Albums Out On Oct. 30

NPR Music's picks for the best new albums out on Oct. 30 include a surprise release from Common, the return of rapper Busta Rhymes, singer Sam Smith, the country artist Cam, Ane Brun and more.

New Music Friday: The Top 10 Albums Out On Oct. 30

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