Jesse Fairfax
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Speak - Gnarly Davidson vs. The Marlboro Men
Speak is fully inspired to relay relatable tales of tragedy and triumph on "Gnarly Davidson vs. The Marlboro Men."
Vince Staples - Shyne Coldchain II
Primed for the spotlight, Vince Staples benefits from strong connections, raw talent and poignant social commentary with the edgy "Shyne Coldchain 2."
While not the most technically sound rapper, YG's introspective moments, catchy singles and A-list cameos make "My Krazy Life" a solid major label debut.
10 Ways "The College Dropout" & Kanye West Have Changed The Game
HipHopDX lists 10 ways Kanye West has impacted Hip Hop.
Dag Savage's "E&J" finds Exile and Johaz creating honest and traditional Hip Hop that is in touch with today's times.
Overdoz Enlist Pharrell, Clams Casino & Others For Their Album, "2008"
Exclusive: Overdoz details the role they've played in L.A.'s resurgence and how their hijinks don't reflect their greater musical mission.
Fabolous - The Soul Tape 3 (Mixtape)
On "The Soul Tape 3," Fabolous displays what it takes to fill a sizable void and resurrect The Big Apple.
The Top Projects We Missed In 2013
Bearing in mind we're unable to review every album as it's buzzing, HipHopDX catches up on reviews for Quadron's "Avalanche," Thundercat's "Apocalypse" and Castle's "Gasface."
Wearing the hats of businessman and creator, "Gravitas" has Talib Kweli reaping the benefits of hard work and dedication.
With "Dillinger," Alexander Spit's forward thinking becomes a gift and curse that requires investments of time and patience.
Domo Genesis, Left Brain and Hodgy Beats provide little in the way of anything interesting for the sober-minded on "MellowHigh."
Quelle Chris - Ghost At The Finish Line
With "Ghost At The Finish Line," Quelle Chris aims to grow past the layman comforts of playing the people's champion.
On "Old," the most exhausting aspects of Danny Brown's routine manage to convey an occasionally exciting tale of instability.
Tanya Morgan & 6th Sense Describe Developing Chemistry On "Rubber Souls"
Exclusive: Tanya Morgan & 6th Sense speak on the group's return from a four-year absence, getting DMC's blessing and being an unrecognized contemporary of Drake's.
Warren G Details Nearly Avoiding Young Jeezy's "Leave You Alone"
Exclusive: Warren G speaks on his new venture into the wine business, credits Above The Law as G-Funk co-creators and explains how he almost missed an opportunity with Young Jeezy & Ne-Yo.
Young Jeezy, Doughboyz Cashout & YG - Boss Yo Life Up Gang (Mixtape Review)
Young Jeezy releases mostly unpolished music from the newest members of CTE's consistently rotating cast on "Boss Yo Life Up Gang."
"Doris" contains little calculation or false pretense; Earl Sweatshirt excels in every technical aspect, but the album's primary weakness is a lack of cohesion.
Lyrics To Go: Hip Hop's Struggle With Corporate Endorsements
Rick Ross, Tyler the Creator & Lil Wayne serve as three high profile acts who have already lost promotional revenue this year with the sudden upswing in Rap being publicly vilified.
Vince Staples Acknowledges Friendly Competition With Earl Sweatshirt & Mac Miller
Exclusive: Vince Staples explains how gang culture influences Long Beach's perception of Hip Hop and why he thinks rappers have become corny.
Jon Connor - Unconscious State
"Unconscious State" is a change of pace from Jon Connor, reflecting both growth and regression. At times he sacrifices artistry in the chase for recognition.
