Hip Hop Reviews
Review: Conway The Machine's 'From King To A GOD' Marks A Glow-Up For The Griselda Rapper
The Buffalo native paints a broader and more removed retrospective from his past life — with assistance from Hit-Boy, Freddie Gibbs, Alchemist, Lloyd Banks and shockingly, Westside Gunn and Benny The Butcher.
Review: Big Sean's 'Detroit 2' Is Borderline Average Despite Hit-Boy, Eminem & Travis Scott's Help
After a three-year hiatus, the Good Music All-Star is bringing us into his world despite a few road bumps along the way.
Review: 'King's Disease' Is Food For True Nas Fans' Soul
Twenty-seven years later, the now 46-year-old MC has managed to craft a body of work with the right ingredients to age into a personal classic.
Review: Dave East's 'Karma 3' Is A Testament To His Prolificness
The project packs in fitting tributes to Kiing Shooter, Nipsey Hussle, and Kobe Bryant.
Review: Logic's Retirement Album, 'No Pressure,' Is More Interesting In Concept Than Execution
Despite references to Kanye West and Outkast abound, there are plenty of squandered opportunities for actual self-reflection on this "final" album.
Review: Juice WRLD's 'Legends Never Die' Is A Reminder Pain Can Be Melodic
The posthumous album is the biggest debut of the year, complete with assists from Trippie Redd, Halsey and The Kid Laroi.
Review: Pop Smoke's No. 1 Album Proves He Was A Star Outside Of 50 Cent & Quavo's Help
'Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon' sounds like dying trying to get rich.
Review: 6LACK Stays In His Feelings On '6pc Hot' EP
Thanks to a moody soundtrack and a bomb Lil Baby feature, this one earns it's spicy label.
Review: Smokepurpp Unevenly Rehabs His Soundcloud Rap Origins On 'Florida Jit'
Purpp's return to South Florida trap basics sounds so, well, basic.
Review: 'IDK & Friends 2 (Basketball County Soundtrack)' Delivers Fun Shootaround Bops Galore
NBA legend Kevin Durant named the project as the official soundtrack to his Showtime documentary, 'Basketball County: In the Water.' Juicy J, PnB Rock, Rico Nasty and more all turn up.
Review: Tee Grizzley's Pen Bleeds Honesty On 'The Smartest' Album
Though the vibe veers a little more towards inconsistent than eclectic, the project features Lil Baby, Meek Mill, Queen Naija and is a solid listen.
Review: City Girls' 'City On Lock' Is Full Of Ratchet Anthems & Deserves A Real Summer
Outside music with assistance from Lil Baby and Lil Durk.
Review: Wale Shreds Police Brutality & Racism With Forceful Bars On ‘The Imperfect Storm’
D.C.’s legit finest expresses, love, pain and passion amidst the protests and pandemic.
Review: E-40's Wit Is Razor Sharp On 'The Curb Commentator Channel 1'
Dishing game and roasting lames one click of the remote at time.
Review: Key Glock’s Relentless Grind Continues With 'Son Of A Gun' Mixtape
The Memphis rapper shows you don’t have to change much of the formula to get good results.
Review: Lil Yachty Sounds Washed On 'Lil Boat 3'
Rebrand or quit. It's simple as shit.
Review: OVO's Roy Woods Bites NAV, Playboi Carti & More On Featureless 'Dem Times' EP
Their flows totally exist on Wood's new EP.
Review: 'RTJ4' Marks Killer Mike & El-P's Most Powerful Statement Yet
Rap's rebels without a pause (or cost) punctually provide songs of salvation.
Review: Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist’s ‘Alfredo’ Is A Premium Hip Hop Offering
Bars and beats that never go stale on an album with A1 replay value.
Review: KXNG Crooked & Joell Ortiz Reunite For Bi-Coastal Bar Slaughter On 'H.A.R.D.' EP
Two Slaughterhouse alums hold it down for their slums 2800 miles apart, but share the same sunlight.