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John the Author’s latest album, set to release this month, shows his evolution as a rapper. Photos provided by Luciana Matteson

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John the Author Discusses latest release 30+

John Baker, known as John the Author, participated in his first talent show when he was in the fourth grade, singing Dwayne Wiggins, “What’s Really Going On (Strange Fruit).” Now he is set to release his fourth full length album, tentatively titled, “30+.”