HipHopDx Reviews
Boosie Badazz - Thug Talk
Like Villanova, the Lousianimal's March Madness 2K16 ended with a bang.
Helper - Watch The Stove
A model example of Hip Hop’s direct infiltration into modern corporate branding.
Thi'sl - Against All Odds
For a Christian rap approach that avoids being overbearing,
Iamsu! - Kilt 3
HBK Gang's leader opts to stick to the script; apropos of his current affair with the music.
N.O.R.E. - Drunk Uncle
The Queens crusader displays his fun with big names in high places, while remaining on the run eating and living healthier, plus more mature.
Domo Genesis - Genesis
This is the most introspective project of Domo’s young career for it highlights a man questioning himself and those around him.
Jace - Jace Tape
Jace makes a great impression on his self-titled mixtape
Big Sean & Jhene Aiko - "TWENTY88"
Big Sean and Jhené Aiko join forces to deliver a brief, yet thorough look into the modern relationship.
RJD2 - Dame Fortune
In the complex and seemingly ever growing space defined as electronic music, RJD2 is in a lane with the likes of Gramatik and Pretty Lights with his sound characterized by a Hip Hop soundscape.
Lil Kim - Lil Kim Season
Depending on the Queen Bee's next move, this tape will either be considered a false start or successful training session.
Royce Da 5'9 - Tabernacle: Trust The Shooter
Royce 5’9 prepares you for “Layers” with this superb turn at autobiographical emceeing.
Father - I'm A Piece Of Shit
Father demonstrates he has what it takes to be a star in this era of Youtube fame.
Planet Asia & DJ Concept - Seventy Nine
A Cali to New York collaboration that's worth the hard drive space.
Fred The Godson - Contraband II
Had this been 2002, FatBoy Fred's latest would have been a bullseye. But, the calendar says otherwise.
Elzhi - Lead Poison
A lengthy period of depression has reminded the Detroit native his best catharsis is lighting up the booth.
Joell Ortiz - That's Hip Hop
"That’s Hip-Hop' may lack in overall depth but somewhat compensates by having lyrical barbs delivered with conviction.
Young Thug - Slime Season 3
In the past, some of Young Thug’s best material has come and gone unceremoniously--but this time ceremony has its day.
iLoveMakonnen - Drink More Water 6
iLoveMakonnen has an ear, but is still a lyrical work in progress.
Tweet - Charlene
Tweet’s official R&B comeback will be enjoyed for its standard soulful sound but those who are relatively new to her music, won’t find enough to hang on to.
Yung Lean - Warlord
The Sad Boys leader sounds even more depressed. And, that necessarily isn’t a bad thing.
