Carl Lamarre
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Review: Guest Stars Roar The Loudest On French Montana's "Jungle Rules"
Cameos are cool and all but the lead needs to take charge.
Review: DJ Khaled & Baby Asahd Nab Gems From Famous Friends On "Grateful"
Another one that happens to a better one than the other one.
Review: Young M.A's "Herstory" Needs Another Rewrite
Remember the days when studio debuts would result in lifetime achievement classic material? Just checking to see if you did.
Review: Future Makes Petty Sound So Good On Self-Titled Album
While far from a perfect effort, Mr. HNDRXX showcases why he's currently your favorite rapper's favorite trapper.
Review: Kehlani's "SweetSexySavage" Is A Love Gamble That Pays Off
Artists are often told to follow their hearts and this one bared it all for the world to see.
Interview: Fabolous & Jadakiss Still Sitting On "Freddy Vs. Jason" Tomb
Loso and Kiss have a perfectly good explanation as to why their long-awaited projected isn't wreaking havoc across the rap game. In the meantime, it's all about balance — New Balance that is.
Review: The LOX Keep It Bank Vault Safe On "Filthy America…It’s Beautiful"
Sixteen years is a long time to for an album hiatus and while the boys from Yonkers aren't rusty, they don't quite sound renewed on their Roc Nation debut, either.
Review: Mickey Factz' "The Achievement: Circa ‘82" Is Tardily On Time
A second chance at making a first impression.
Review: Kevin Hart Has Struggle Bars But He Assembles A Dope "What Now?" Mixtape
Yep, it's better than most of the so-called top DJ album compilations this year.
Review: Wiz Khalifa & Taylor Gang Are In It To Win It With "TGOD Volume 1"
While Ty Dolla $ign and Juicy J also hold it down, the second-string team of Berner, Raven Felix, Tuki Carter and more also show they are ready to compete for rap's biggest title.
Review: No Limit’s MoeRoy’s Moonwalk Needs Some More Fine-Tuning On "Trap Michael Jackson"
Ambitious but ... nah.
Solange Is Black Girl Magic Personified On "A Seat At The Table"
Cop a squat and don't forget to bring the Louisiana hot sauce.