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argued that it was understandable that errors in rap transcriptions occur as such things frequently occur in that field. Devlin also acknowledged the difficulty, but he did have strong criticism for the usage of the OHHLA lyrics. Smooth argued that the editors could have taken more effort to avoid
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stated that the book "is a good start, but it will inspire mixed emotions." According to Devlin, Gates's "eye-opening" foreword "provides deep historical context for rap" and that "it alone makes the book worth owning." Devlin criticized the title, arguing that the omission of the publisher in it
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