HipHopDx Reviews
Young Thug & Bloody Jay - Black Portland
Young Thug & Bloody Jay's "Black Portland" is absolutely weird and entirely scatterbrained. It both triumphs and fails as a derivative of its own crazed genius.
Prince Po & Oh No - Animal Serum
With "Animal Serum" Oh No & Prince Po offer a thematically aggressive project without being too one-dimensional.
Dag Savage - E&J
Dag Savage's "E&J" finds Exile and Johaz creating honest and traditional Hip Hop that is in touch with today's times.
J. Cole & Dreamville Records - Revenge Of The Dreamers (Mixtape)
With "Revenge of the Dreamer," The J. Cole-led Dreamville quartet complete a picture of a solid vision, but none are yet greater than the sum of their parts.
Isaiah Rashad - Cilvia Demo
Every story and hook on Isaiah Rashad's "Cilvia Demo" connects on a human level. What it lacks in depth is covered by excellent production and raw talent.
Ace Hood - Starvation 3 (Mixtape)
Ace Hood once again falls short in delivering a full-length project that feels substantially impressive.
Mitchy Slick - Call Of Duty: South East Edition (Mixtape)
Mitchy Slick has his moments on "Call of Duty: South East Edition," but featured artists who lack his lyrical ability hold back what is already a brief project.
Ty Dolla $ign - Beach House EP
On "Beach House EP," Ty Dolla $ign triumphantly strikes the same note.
Step Brothers (Evidence & Alchemist) - Lord Steppington
Alchemist & Evidence fill "Lord Steppington" with obscure references, but at its heart the album is a mix of quality, mosaic style production and fun rhymes.
Ray West & OC - Ray's Cafe
Clocking in with a gratifyingly short nine tracks, Ray West and OC's "Ray's Cafe" is added proof that some veteran rappers still belong in the booth.
Kid Ink - My Own Lane
Kid Ink's "My Own Lane" lacks any creative risks, but it bridges his mainstream appeal of 2013 with a new stylistic presence.
DX Review Bits - Mike WiLL Made-It, After the Smoke & Wendel Patrick
Mike WiLL Made-It, After the Smoke and Wendel Patrick highlight the return of DX Review Bits.
The LOX - The Trinity
The LOX can make good music in any decade, but on "The Trinity" their attempts to mold their sound into a contemporary one are rather noticeable.
French Montana - Coke Boys 4 (Mixtape)
Don't expect hyper-intellectual motivation on French Montana's "Coke Boys 4." He delivers the usual mix of vapid, yet soulful lifestyle Rap songs.
Troy Ave - White Christmas 2 (Mixtape)
Troy Ave treats "White Christmas 2" like a true, cassette mixtape: it's aggressive, disrespectful New York street music with a slight sense of humor.
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.
Talib Kweli - Gravitas
Wearing the hats of businessman and creator, "Gravitas" has Talib Kweli reaping the benefits of hard work and dedication.
Mac Miller & The Internet - Live From Space
"Live from Space" is a coming-out party for The Internet and a moral victory for Mac Miller, but the live experience doesn't quite translate to an album.
Casey Veggies & Rockie Fresh - Fresh Veggies (Mixtape Review)
Casey Veggies & Rockie Fresh have fun on the eclectic production of "Fresh Veggies," but they don't match the brilliance or depth of their previous work.
Beyonce - BEYONCE
With her self-titled, fifth studio album, Beyonce explores empowerment through her own sexuality and vulnerability reminding the world of her iconic status.
