''Lawson Graham'' is a studio album by Canadian hip hop producer

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. It was released on Fake Four Inc. in 2010. It features guest appearances from

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, Radical Face, Sole,

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, and

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. It is an ode to Factor's grandfather.

Critical reception

Rick Anderson of

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gave the album 3.5 stars out of 5, saying, "it's emotionally sophisticated rap, and that really is quite unusual." Thomas Quinlan of ''

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'' said, "''Lawson Graham'' is certainly an excellent attempt by Factor to appeal to a wider audience, which is also likely to lead to a greater range of co-conspirators he can work with in the future." ''Confront Magazine'' named it the 2nd best album of 2010.

Track listing

References

External links

* {{Authority control 2010 albums Fake Four Inc. albums Alternative hip hop albums by Canadian artists Factor (producer) albums