HipHopDx Reviews
Busta Rhymes & The Conglomerate - Catastrophic (Mixtape Review)
Unfortunately, "Catastrophic" comes up short when employing the beats that burned radio this year.
Jean Grae - Dust Ruffle
"Dust Ruffle" functions as a time capsule and a retrospective of Jean Grae's topsy-turvy tenure in the music business.
Wale - Folarin (Mixtape Review)
"Folarin" seeks to bring Wale's name back to the forefront after what has been a quiet year for the lead pride of DMV Rap.
Young Jeezy - It's Tha World (Mixtape Review)
"It's Tha World" is yet another showcase for Young Jeezy's boasts and fantasies of being a major part of today's cocaine trade.
Chief Keef - Finally Rich
"Finally Rich" is Chief Keef's long awaited debut aiming to capitalize on hoopla that spectators find puzzling, disturbing and compelling.
T.I. - Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head
"Heavy Is The Head" that wears the crown, but T.I. seems to be up to the challenge.
Masta Killa - Selling My Soul
Further interweaving street dialect and Five Percenter lessons, "Selling My Soul" is Masta Killa's return to bat after an extended hiatus.
Game - Jesus Piece
Expectations run high with "Jesus Piece," Game's last hurrah on Interscope.
Big Boi - Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors
For all the talk of spaceships and comets, "Vicious Lies And Dangerous Rumors" marks the most drastic sonic departure from that traditional blueprint.
Alicia Keys - Girl On Fire
"Girl On Fire" finds the perfect balance of self-help and realized-romance.
Joe Budden - A Loose Quarter (Mixtape Review)
Joe Budden plays his part on the Slaughterhouse album, but "A Loose Quarter" allows him to really flex his artistry.
Wiz Khalifa - O.N.I.F.C.
Though slightly brash, Wiz Khalifa's story seeks to inspire where it could be mistaken for empty stunting.
Freeway - Diamond In The Ruff
Through the first 11 tracks on "Diamond In The Ruff," Freeway is near flawless.
Styles P - The World's Most Hardest MC
Styles P really might be "The World's Most Hardest MC," but in a world where former parole officers are crowned king, the music is what matters most.
Pac Div - GMB
With their latest effort "GMB," Pac Div looks to propel their name to the forefront once again as a group that deserves mention with today's greats.
Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday Roman Reloaded: The Re-Up
With "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded: The Re-Up," Nicki Minaj aims to grab those detractors back. On "The Re-Up," Minaj looks to have her cake and eat it too.
Journalist 103 (The Left) - Reporting Live
Journalist 103 stands to be a vital force for the unheard, and "Reporting Live" solidifies him as such.
Rihanna - Unapologetic
"Unapologetic" is dark and sad, yet at the same time, it's dance-oriented and fun.
Wu-Tang Clan & D-Block - Wu Block
With "Wu Block," two of New York's most notorious collectives collide to drop 20-year old bromides that somehow still sound fresh.
Action Bronson & Alchemist - Rare Chandeliers (Mixtape Review)
"Rare Chandeliers" achieves its greatest success, as Action Bronson and Alchemist seamlessly cater to young and past generations alike.
