The raps of a politician's critics can come thick and fast.

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And elsewhere, Rhymefest raps about the ineffectiveness of P Diddy's Vote or Die campaign.

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This spring, he released his first major-label album called "Loco Motive"--that's two words--in which he raps over funky beats and country twangs.

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On "Valentine, " based on "My Funny Valentine, " Mr. Thaws raps over a loop of Chet Baker singing the song's title until Ms. Belmonte enters to sing a new lyric and melody.

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He's not a great rapper by traditional standards, so he pads his message raps with what he does best: big, clunky punchlines and inspirational refrains.

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Unlike many raps groups, known in Senegal for their extreme dress sense and dreadlocks, Laxaso's members - who are all in their early twenties - embrace the traditional Senegalese mode of dressing and wear flowing robes, or boubous.

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