HipHopDx Reviews
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis - This Unruly Mess I've Made
Macklemore unapologetically tells it like it is, even if it means sacrificing his celebrity.
Chris Crack & Vic Spencer - Who The Fuck Is Chris Spencer??
Two esteemed Chicagoans, Vic Spencer and Chris Crack, celebrate capital “L” lyrics and break-beats on their collaborative venture.
Agallah Faro - Bo The Legend Of The Water Dragon
Despite a few hiccups, the Water Dragon manages to breathe fire in the spirit of NYC Hip Hop.
Brotha Lynch Hung - Bullet Maker
Brotha Lynch Hung meets expectations, but fails to elevate any further
Raz Simone - Trap Spirituals
Raz exhibits the impetus for money, power, and respect at the pulpit.
Curren$y & Alchemist - Carrollton Heist
The "Covert" duo basically get away with everything.
Young Dolph - King Of Memphis
The Paper Route Empire boss watches the throne but never actually occupies it with this release.
Peewee Longway - Mr. Blue Benjamin
Despite some obvious bloat, Longway continues his momentum as one of Atlanta’s most proficient street poets.
French Montana & Max B. - Wave Gods
This isn't the wave Wiz Khalifa referenced, either.
BJ The Chicago Kid - In My Mind
Unequivocal quality R&B albums may be a rarity these days but BJ The Chicago Kid proves they still exist.
Yo Gotti - The Art Of Hustle
Gotti has hustled much harder for his CMG studio empire in the past but the signs of rap boss are still present.
Trae Tha Truth - Tha Truth Pt. 2
Not long after releasing Tha Truth Part 1, Trae delivers another quality album for the streets and beyond.
J. Cole - Forest Hills Drive: Live
"2014 Forest Hills Drive" gets new life from the very same soil from which it was birthed.
Rihanna - ANTI
RiRi's latest musical makeover reveals her pensive side for a conflicted yet telling release.
Fetty Wap & Zoo Gang - Zoo 16: The Mixtape
The Zoo Gang and Remy Boyz all take several steps back after their leader hit unprecedented strides in 2015.
2 Chainz - Felt Like Cappin
2 Chainz fires off another standard mixtape stacked with untraditional sounds for the trap.
Stalley - Saving Yusuf
Consistency often compensates for lack of creative strides and thankfully, Stalley has a firm grip on his craft.
Majid Jordan - Majid Jordan
OVO Sound's best kept secret may still be under wraps, but not for lack of talent.
Asher Roth, Nottz & Travis Barker - RAWTHER
Asher Roth, Nottz Raw, and Travis Barker deliver a bridged gap between dissonant psychedelic rock, ultra-lyricism, and boom-bap purism.
Kanye West - The Life Of Pablo
If "The Life Of Pablo" is the “album of the life” as Kanye tweeted, sadly, it signals a surprisingly narrow existence.
