Aaron McKrell
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Review: Z-Ro’s “Sadism” Speaks To Day 1 Houston Fans
A little muddled but also contains plenty of musicianship.
Review: Big K.R.I.T.'s "Thrice X" EP Serves Its Raw Rap Purpose
While not the worthy follow-up to "4eva Is A Mighty Long Time," Big Kuntry Krizzle reminds listeners he was here in 2018.
Review: Rapper Big Pooh & Focus... Gel Smoothly On "RPM"
Where streetwise and sophisticated Hip Hop meet.
No Blasphemy: Why 2Pac's "The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory" Is Rap's Greatest Album
Makaveli made magic 22 years ago.
Review: Ghostface Killah Revels In Classicism On "The Lost Tapes"
With Big Ghost LTD. supplying all the dusty soul you could want.
Reviews: T.I. Hits Benchmark With "Dime Trap" Album
The Kang setting standards for vets and rookies alike.
Review: Lupe Fiasco’s Technically Superior "DROGAS Wave" Still Lacks Focus
Execution is not only key, it's everything.
No Vegan: From JAY-Z To Eminem, A History Of Joe Budden's Beefs
Even without rapping, the "retired" MC still attracts his fair share of conflicts.
Review: Mass Appeal's Cantrell Establishes His Talent With "Stardust 2 Angels"
Meet the (self-proclaimed) Deion Sanders of Hip Hop.
Pressing The Issue: Why Eminem's Critic Criticism Is Problematic
All bad news isn't fake news.
Review: Bun B’s “Return Of The Trill” Is Poised & Potent
Yet another example how ageism works in reverse in rap music.
Review: Page Kennedy's "Same Page, Different Story" Unlocks Stellar MC Status
Giving reassurance to the term “cinematic rap.”
Review: Aminé is Down With The Downbeat On "ONEPOINTFIVE"
Mr. Daniel’s latest is a placeholder that holds its own distinction.
Review: Derek Minor's "The Trap" Is Conscious & Gratifying
Stepping out of church to call out the state.
Review: Guin Records Showcases Potential On The Cluttered "Uncharted"
The collaboration album ultimately suffers from too many cooks in the kitchen.
Review: Buddy's "Harlan & Alondra" Proves His Debut Was Worth The Wait
Serving up a buffet of sounds on a stellar debut.
