Hip Hop Reviews
Review: Tyler, The Creator’s “IGOR” Is A Fantastic Continuation Of His Artistic Transformation
And yes, it's very weird.
Review: Bun B & Statik Selektah’s “TrillStatik” Fulfills Rap Purist’s Dreams
The only blurred line on the album is the Mason-Dixon.
Review: Diamond D’s "The Diam Piece 2" Solidifies His Dual Threat Rep
Still one of the realest out.
Review: Ari Lennox's "Shea Butter Baby" Is A Freak Nasty Experience For The Soul
Dreamville's First Lady shows a lot of promise as a contemporary musical child of neo-soul.
Review: Styles P Lives Up To His Own Hype On "S.P. The GOAT: Ghost Of All Time"
Holiday flexes his muscle on the mic.
Review: Asian Da Brat’s “UNFUCWITTABLE” Is Riveting
A step in the right direction to separate herself from rap's current Doll circus.
Review: Tech N9ne's "N9NA" Mixes Dark & Dizzying Themes
Rapid fire raps spread across a long-winded track list.
Review: EJ Carter & Lil Flip Fit Together Like LEGO On "H Town To Pi Town"
It's as much an introduction to Carter (and his production) on a larger scale as it is a reaffirmation of Flip's legacy
Review: ScHoolboy Q’s Consistency Takes A Dip On “CrasH Talk” Album
Solid but no cigar.
Review: PnB Rock's "Trapstar Turnt Popstar" Has The Perfect Ingredients But Not The Perfect Recipe
The Philadelphia native gets creative on his sophomore effort so improvement is imminent.
Review: Lyric Jones & Nameless Create Relatable Gems On "GA$ MONEY"
You won't find any commercial fare here, but as you navigate this digestible gem, you won't miss it.
Review: Rico Nasty & Kenny Beats’ “Anger Management” Is Energetic But Lackluster
A step backward from last year's "Nasty.
Review: Shy Glizzy’s “Covered In Blood” Is Audio Proof Of His Growth
Musical maturity.
Review: Kevin Abstract’s Career Takes Another Exciting Turn On “Arizona baby”
America's boyfriend chronicles another complicated chapter.
Review: Quelle Chris Paints Modern America's Stained Portrait On "Guns"
Rarely is it pretty, but it’s always compelling.
Review: Kenautis Smith & Lyfestile Make Worthy Political Statements On “From Which I Came”
St. Louis, stand up.
Review: Beyonce's "Homecoming" Is A Force Of Nature
The modern icon's Coachella performance is a galvanizing force of nature.
Review: Lizzo's "Cuz I Love You" Album Proves Serious Skills
Whether you're here for it or not.
Review: Smokepurpp’s "Lost Planet" EP Is A Pleasant Surprise
SoundCloud rap is getting more refined.
Review: Katori Walker Stands Tall On "Stubborn"
He probably won’t go Platinum, but he’s impressive with no rapping features.
