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The API will give you a more agressive sound. The Great River will give you a more aggressive sound, and probably more in line with what you might want on a hip-hop album. Either one would be a nice improvement. A GT Brick will DEFINITELY give you an in-your-face sound.... that thing is one of the sickest bang-for-the-buck pieces of gear ever.
But honestly, I'm not a fan of the AT4040 and wouldn't really consider it a mic that is condusive to the in-your-face kind of thing. It might be necessary to switch mics. All things being equal, a different mic has a greater affect on the sound than a different pre. Surely some will disagree with me though.
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