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“Phrenology is the study of the brain or how it operates, you know, the particular components that effect the nerves and the thought process, and the study of the size of the head. We just wanted to tie it into subject matters.”

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Black Thought, born Tariq Trotter, is an American rapper and music producer, born on October 3, 1971. He is a member of the renowned hip-hop group The Roots, known for his unique rap style and profound social commentary. more

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