HipHopDx Reviews
Action Bronson - Mr. Wonderful
Action Bronson's "Mr. Wonderful" is a smogasbord of elements all featuring Bronsolino's signature quirkiness and lyrical prowess.
Da Mafia 6ix - Watch What U Wish
Sans Gangsta Boo and lightly seasoned appearances from the late Lord Infamous, “Watch What U Wish” is still a hellishly good time from Da Mafia 6ix.
Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp A Butterfly
"To Pimp A Butterfly" is ambitious in its attempt to inspire a generation to change the world for the better and poignant enough to actually do so.
Ratking - 700 Fill
Unlike some of their 1990s-obsessed contemporaries, Ratking transcend rote nostalgia with a more eclectic palate.
G-Unit - The Beast is G-Unit
“The Beast is G-Unit” is a testament to the group’s new approach, and for a six-song EP, there is great diversity of sound.
Heems - Eat Pray Thug
"Eat Pray Thug" speaks for the disenfrancished, fractured elements of Heem's post 9/11 New York.
Jarren Benton - Slow Motion Volume One EP
Despite a few mishaps, Jarren Benton delivers another solid effort.
Cannibal Ox - Blade Of The Ronin
"Blade of the Ronin" has cinematic undertones, with instrumental skits providing a loose inter-track cohesion.
Open Mike Eagle - A Special Episode Of (EP)
"A Special Episode Of - EP" is charming, venomous and packed with his unusually superb wordplay.
Future Brown - Future Brown
Future Brown's eponymous LP swirls with open aired magnetism, at once inclusive and intimate as a celebration of seemingly disparate sounds come together.
CyHi The Prynce - Black Hystori Project 2: NAACP
Cyhi's "Black Hystori Project 2: NAACP" constantly reminds us that he is an artist more concerned with genuine expression rather than mainstream appeal.
Doomtree - All Hands
Doomtree’s "All Hands," bings, crashes and dives to great effect, utilizing a sound that’s one-third punk, one-third underground and one-third "Yeezus."
Fashawn - The Ecology
Fashawn’s sophomore release is a strong follow-up, six years in the making, that hits hard while preaching perseverance.
Ghostface Killah & BADBADNOTGOOD - Sour Soul
"Sour Soul" doesn’t belong entirely to its main rapper and a primary investment in the music itself has paid off.
Big Sean - Dark Sky Paradise
On his third studio album, the G.O.O.D. Music emcee is ready to seize the spotlight.
Chris Brown & Tyga - Fan Of A Fan The Album
The duo's "Fan Of A Fan The Album" has its highlights, but falls short of both artists lofty ambitions.
Ibeyi - Ibeyi
Half Yoruba spiritual and half electronic R&B, Ibeyi’s debut is drenched in rhythm and quirky originality.
Slim Thug - Hogg Life: The Beginning
Idyllic in feel and often well-delivered, this album may not be a cohesive listen, but it is noteworthy, as Slim Thugg recounts his rise through the ranks.
Drake - If You're Reading This Its Too Late
"If You’re Reading This Its Too Late" is a rap-opera for the wary, and finds Drake at the zenith of his musical powers.
Ne-Yo - Non-Fiction
Ne-Yo's long string of successes allow "Non-Fiction" to glide along, buttressed by his uncanny songwriting and Pop sensibilities.
