HipHopDx Reviews
Review: Kevin Gates' "Chained To The City" Proves His Shackles Are Rust-Free
The post-prison run begins.
Review: Too Short's "The Sex Tape Playlist" Can't Mask Its Throwaway Intentions
Uncle Short Dog needs to stop fuckin' around and give us a real project.
Review: Preme Checks Off All The Boxes On Star-Studded "Light Of Day"
Although it completely sounds 2018 Spotify playlist stuffing, the LP does pack some heat.
Review: Junglepussy Is Rap’s Molly Carter On The Groovy "Jp3"
Lyrical liberation for the libido.
Review: Chris Orrick's "Portraits" Packs Cathartic Qualities But Wallows Too Hard
Most importantly, it’s a sincere mark of the growth that has happened to the Michigan rapper since his Red Pill days.
Review: Royce Da 5'9's "Book Of Ryan" Is A Pensive Graphic Novel
After all these years, ladies and gentlemen, meet Mr. Montgomery.
Review: BlocBoy JB’s Charisma Carries "Simi" Despite Limited Mic Skills
Even with an overwhelming 18 tracks, the Memphis rapper offers up plenty of playlist power.
Review: Styles P's "G-Host" Sounds Exactly Like A Styles P Album Should
New Holiday styles for Hip Hop heads.
Review: King Combs Packs Plenty Of OG Bad Boy Flavor On Debut Mixtape, “90’s Baby”
Diddy's son is onward to big things — lyrically and financially.
Review: YoungBoy Never Broke Again's "Until Death Call My Name" Is Flawed Yet Honest AF
His inability to stay out of trouble is holding him back from rap stardom.
Review: Janelle Monáe's “Dirty Computer” Basks In Sexual Liberation But Stumbles On Execution
She's not in Kansas anymore.
Review: Pac Div’s "1st Baptist" Ultimately Feels Like A Warm-Up
This comeback will get lost in the shuffle of 2018 no matter if you're a new listener or longtime fan.
Review: Young Thug’s Star-Studded “Hear No Evil” Lacks Discipline & Focus
Nicki Minaj, Lil Uzi Vert and 21 Savage couldn't help to make any classic material.
Review: Smoke DZA’s “Not For Sale” Offers Modern Takes On Vintage Hip Hop
A new and improved same 'ol Kush God package. An interesting effort.
Review: Jim Jones' "Wasted Talent" Is CPR For Traditional NYC Rap
Say that then.
Review: Jean Grae & Quelle Chris' "Everything's Fine" Is Society's Reality Check
The power couple for Hip Hop heads delivers the goods.
Review: Flatbush Zombies' "Vacation In Hell" Is A Long, Dank Night Romp
Anyone down for a warped, kaleidoscopic trip? This album is your gateway drug.
Review: J. Cole’s “KOD” Is One Of The Most Important Rap Albums Ever
J. Cole has a gift for turning tears into teaching tools and his latest is a concise, leather-bound audiobook of invaluable life direction goals.
Review: EJ Carter Crafts Multiple Earworms On “5800”
A great intro to a hungry St. Louis rapper.
Review: Del The Funky Homosapien & Amp Live Humbly Hit Their Stride On "Gate 13"
Del lives up to his name in this bouncy collaboration with the Bay Area producer.
