Papoose

Over a decade would pass between the time of Brooklyn rapper Papoose making his first widely visible appearance on a Kool G Rap track and the release of his first proper studio album. It wasn't for a lack of drive, however, but due to hassles and false starts with various labels. Frustrated with the constant roadblocks labels seemed to impose, Papoose chose to build his music independently by prolifically releasing and distributing high-quality mixtapes. This struggle ultimately paid off with a devoted fan base enamored with his street-savvy persona and hard-edged East Coast r...