HipHopDx Reviews
Inspectah Deck & 7L & Esoteric - Czarface
Inspectah Deck, 7L & Esoteric use '90s East Coast Hip Hop as a blueprint to innovate, creating an album that is refreshingly progressive.
J. Cole - Truly Yours (Mixtape Review)
Without the presence of forced singles such as "Work Out," J. Cole is back in the mode that made "The Warm Up" and "Friday Night Lights" so popular.
J Dilla - Music From The Lost Scrolls Vol. 1
With only four tracks, this isn't an entry-point for new fans, but the "Lost Scrolls" EP caries an air of respect lacking from other posthumous J Dilla efforts.
Curren$y - New Jet City (Mixtape Review)
A cluttered guest list prevents "New Jet City" from finding the cohesion of previous efforts, and the finest moments come when Spitta flies solo.
Alexander Spit - A Breathtaking Trip To That Otherside
Though it isn't without flaws, "A Breathtaking Trip To That Otherside" is intriguing enough to bring more ears to Alexander Spit's work.
dead prez - Information Age
"Information Age" retains positive and thought-provoking messages from dead prez, it's just packaged differently.
Uptown XO - Colour de Grey
XO's lyrics are still Ginsu sharp, and his beliefs remain opinionated--all while AB the Pro holds his own for 13 of the record's 14 cuts.
The Underachievers - Indigoism (Mixtape Review)
The Underachievers cohesively merge today's turned up sound with that which came from their formerly dominant homeland of Brooklyn.
Brotha Lynch Hung - Mannibalector
Wit, clever lines and deliciously sinister touches make "Mannibalector" far more accessible than one might have thought possible for a Horrorcore album.
Joe Budden - No Love Lost
Joe Budden has earned his loyal following, but the terrible production featured on "No Love Lost" stalls what could have been his most accessible album to date.
Red Pill & Hir-O - The Kick
It's hard not to spin "The Kick" and feel the only thing preventing Red Pill and Hir-O from gaining more recognition is time and an overcrowded marketplace.
Vado - Slime Flu 3 (Mixtape Review)
"Slime Flu 3" is a solid mixtape. With less repetitive tracks and more gems like "When I Die," there's no reason Vado can't get his spot back, and then some.
Pusha T - Wrath Of Caine (Mixtape Review)
Even with most of his focus on his upcoming Def Jam album, Pusha T can be brash, humble and introspective about his rock chopping days with the best of them.
Oh No - Disrupted Ads
Often a rhyming beast in his own regard, Oh No uses "Disrupted Ads" to showcase the skills of his inner circle.
Rockie Fresh - Electric Highway (Mixtape Review)
"Electric Highway" rarely loses sight of what Rockie Fresh sets out to achieve.
Casey Veggies - Life Changes (Mixtape Review)
Casey Veggies has a cool, calm and collected demeanor that is prideful without becoming obnoxious.
Consequence - Movies On Demand 4 (Mixtape Review)
With a platform now greater than ever, Consequence aims to capitalize on his moment with "Movies On Demand 4."
Juelz Santana - God Will'n (Mixtape Review)
Diehard fans of Juelz Santana will be pleased to know that the Harlem native hasn't lost his ferocity on the microphone.
Ace Hood - Starvation II (Mixtape Review)
At a hefty 19 tracks, "Starvation II" is another missed opportunity for the 24-year-old rapper to separate himself from the pack.
A$AP Rocky - LongLiveA$AP
One spin of "LongLiveA$AP," and it's clear why A$AP Rocky didn't break a sweat when the album leaked. Debuts this good just don't come along very often.
