HipHopDx Reviews
Review: DJ Quik & Problem's "Rosecrans" Album Is A-1 Cali Kush
The West Coast Renaissance continues.
Review: AD & Sorry Jaynari Drip Consistency On "Last Of The ‘80s"
The follow-up to last year's "By The Way" makes good on its fan retention goals.
Review: Young M.A's "Herstory" Needs Another Rewrite
Remember the days when studio debuts would result in lifetime achievement classic material? Just checking to see if you did.
Review: "Grey" May Be Kweku Collins' Calm Before The Storm
On his latest offering, the Illinois rapper continues to refine his songwriting while toeing the line between rap and R&B.
Review: 7L, Esoteric & Inspectah Deck Reunite As Czarface For Dramatic Yet Wordless “First Weapon Drawn”
The beats are banging but without lyrics, it can be hard to cling dear.
Review: Cashmere Cat’s “9” Makes An Artful Splash In Neo R&B Realm
The Norwegian producer paints an alluring abstract on his debut alongside some notable superstars.
Review: Stro Rockets Closer To The Competition With "Grade A Frequencies" EP
Thoughtful musings and stellar production make up for the EP’s lack of enthusiasm
Review: Mary J. Blige Dons Her Brave Face For "Strength Of A Woman"
Although it may fall somewhere in the middle of the pack of her storied catalog, the Queen of Hip Hop Soul still remains supreme with her thirteenth studio album.
Review: G Perico Hits His Stride With 2nd LP, "All Blue"
The former full-time gangbanger puts his still developing talents on display and avoids the sophomore slump.
Review: "My Moment" Isn’t The 1st Impression Tee Grizzley Needs To Blow Up
The potential is there. The execution isn’t.
Review: Kendrick Lamar's "DAMN." Pads His Generational GOAT Status
Seizing the opportunity for commercial accessibility while staying true to himself, Kung Fu Kenny has channeled the ability to create songs that epitomize single powerful words.
Review: Playboi Carti's Self-Titled Debut Is Simply A Glorified Beat Tape With Ad-Libs
The album bedazzles with swag but not much else.
Review: The Faze Impresses With Cali Spin On GZA's "Liquid Swords" Album
Who's says there's no hope for today's Hip Hop youngsters?
Review: Tech N9ne's "Dominion" Is Too Much Of An O.K. Thing
The latest in the "Collabos" series will appease his core fanbase but fails conceptually.
Review: Homeboy Sandman's "Veins" Bleeds With A Nearly Comforting Monotony
While his delivery is strong and reliable, it's not as dynamic as one would hope.
Review: Freddie Gibbs' "You Only Live 2wice" Serves As An Excellent Warm-Up
A bit of an overly eager return to rap after escaping a nearly tragic 2016 prison sentence but there are bangers nonetheless.
Review: Joey Bada$$ Gets Political Without Preachiness On "ALL-AMERIKKKAN BADA$$"
It's the fearlessness to tell it like it is that makes for compelling Hip Hop.
Review: With "The Wild," Raekwon Is Now Rap's Benjamin Button
Always "Striving for Perfection."
Review: GoldLink Honors D.C.'s Good, Bad & Ugly With "At What Cost"
An original brand of women-friendly rap that somehow caters to the streets in the same breath.
Review: Mod Sun's "Movie" Is Worth The Admission & Popcorn
The Rostrum rapper adds a winner to his label’s stack of celebratory sentiments.
