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So a decade ago, I went hard as hell on The Game’s debut, The Documentary. I said I heard “a shyster straining overhard to pitch me: endlessly referencing creased Dickies, Converse, and ’64 Impalas.” (No, hater—Doctor’s Advocate got a glowing review a year later.) Ten joints later, and Jayceon “Chuck” Taylor has given the world The Documentary 2 (and 2.5), an album worthy of being likened to a movie. His first solo album since 2012’s underrated Jesus Piece, this is not only The Game’s best work, brimming with a who’s who of hiphop guest list, it’s honestly worthy of being mentioned alongside the great rap double discs…