HipHopDx Reviews
Homeboy Sandman - First Of a Living Breed
"First Of A Living Breed" is another powerful entry into the Good Sun's discography. Convention be damned. Homeboy Sandman is still writing his own rules.
Brother Ali - Mourning In America and Dreaming In Color
"Mourning in America and Dreaming in Color's" inspiring and heartfelt stance is another triumph for Brother Ali.
G.O.O.D. Music - Cruel Summer
"Cruel Summer" is heavy and brash, and in that sense, it succeeds.
Colin Munroe - Unsung Hero
Colin Munroe has prepared a soundtrack to outliving trauma with "Unsung Hero," simultaneously breaking free of the style used to build his name originally.
Talib Kweli & DJ Z-Trip - Attack The Block (Mixtape Review)
Talib Kweli's vibrant energy on "Attack the Block" combines forces with a laundry list of guests from household names to rising sensations.
Gunplay - 601 & Snort (Mixtape Review)
Despite Gunplay spewing what could be considered obnoxious to impatient listeners, there remains an engaging quality to his craft.
Big Sean - Detroit (Mixtape Review)
"Detroit" is a celebratory, albeit inhibited project that accentuates Big Sean's current status with some assistance from his industry friends.
Blu and Exile - Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them
Blu and Exile are without doubt a couple of super-talented Rap chaps, but they need to step out of their snug comfort zone.
Lil Wayne - Dedication 4 (Mixtape Review)
On "Gangsta Grillz: Dedication 4," Lil Wayne shows glimpses of former glory while simultaneously confirming listeners' worst fears.
Madchild (Swollen Members) - Dope Sick
Madchild takes pride in making narrow-minded and polarizing art considered "real" to Hip Hop's culture.
A$AP Mob - Lords Never Worry (Mixtape Review)
Picking up where Dipset's swagger has stumbled, A$AP Mob is today's reckless force to be reckoned with.
Slaughterhouse - welcome to: Our House
Slaughterhouse is in a prime position to take advantage of the things Shady Records has to offer on "welcome to: OUR HOUSE" and not succumb to any pitfalls.
Rapsody - The Idea Of Beautiful
"The Idea Of Beautiful" meticulously strings together stories of heartbreak, triumph and a love for Hip Hop in a sincere manner.
DJ Khaled - Kiss the Ring
Lacking any cohesion, "Kiss The Ring" is a series of single tracks that hit or miss, and one can only imagine what DJ Khaled's batting average is at now.
Ace Hood - Body Bag Vol. 2
Properly positioned to win over the masses, Ace's fight to reach the top may remain an uphill battle so long as his creativity is at a standstill.
Busta Rhymes - Year Of the Dragon
"Year of the Dragon" feels more like a mixtape than an album, but if Busta bills it as an album, then that's what it is.
Machine Gun Kelly - EST 4 Life (Mixtape Review)
"EST 4 Life" has its missteps, but succeeds in its capacity as a mixtape.
Beanie Sigel - This Time
"This Time" isn't Sigel's strongest endorsement as an emcee - that would be "The B. Coming" - but it is a testament to his impeccable ability to select production.
Kottonmouth Kings - Mile High
With "Mile High," Kottonmouth Kings show they are sticking to what's expected with enthusiasm, even if it isn't executed exceptionally well.
2 Chainz - Based On a T.R.U. Story
Now with his debut album, "Based On a T.R.U. Story," 2 Chainz has revealed himself as the weakest guest on his own album.
