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Keyshia ColeThe demure diva's new joint with Missy Elliott and Lil' Kim, Let It Go, takes us back to NYC's still-unmatched Biggie Years, bouncing on back-in-the-day beats and soul-hop style. It's a great fit for Cole, whose voice is slick enough for club rap but rewarded by more vintage settings.

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