HipHopDx Reviews
Tragedy Khadafi - Thug Matrix 3
Tragedy's catalog is filled with revolutionary inspired songs, and he continues that trend on "Thug Matrix 3."
Cam'ron & Vado - Boss Of All Bosses 2.8 (Mixtape Review)
What really sets "2.8” back, though, is the overwhelming presence of the second string emcees and singers that affiliate with Cam'ron and Vado.
Oddisee - Rock Creek Park
"Rock Creek Park" seamlessly blends live percussion with strings and blips and riffs and grooves.
Young Jeezy - The Real Is Back 2 (Mixtape Review)
The 11-track short "The Real Is Back 2" sounds like Jeezy distilled down to his dopest form.
Slim Thug Presents... - Boss Hogg Outlawz - Serve And Collect Part 3 (Immahogg)
While the production meshes cohesively, "Serve & Collect III" avoids monotony with solid sequencing and car-ready bump.
Doppelgangaz - Lone Sharks
'Lone Sharks' showcases two young emcees who also double as producers and appear to have a bright future ahead of their dark cloaks.
Smoke DZA - Rolling Stoned
Smoke DZA has always played a suitable Robin and, on Rolling Stoned, he's still a ways away from driving the Bat Mobile.
Boss Hogg Outlawz - Outlaw Wayz
Boss Hogg Outlawz "album before the album" is an enjoyable listen for loyalists of the hard-nosed Houston sound that their fans love them for.
Daily Bread (Hassaan Mackey & Apollo Brown) - Daily Bread
"Daily Bread" is an ideal album of personal journal songwriting complemented by slashed up '60s Soul beats that make it top-notch audio sustenance.
Median - The Sender
The Sender provides rap for the Hip Hop purist who appreciates an emphasis on technical skill, not what's trendy or sacrifices quality for mainstream appeal.
DX Album Review Bits - Lostribe, Uptown XO, Timbo King, Soopafly & Paul White
DX checks in on projects from Diamond District's XO, and Wu Tang affiliate Timbo King, along with Lostribe's first LP in years plus Soopafly and Paul White.
Glasses Malone - Beach Cruiser
In 2011's "Beach Cruiser," Malone seems like more of a throwback than a new jack, more of a memory than the future, but he bangs.
Lil' Wayne - Tha Carter IV
Tha Carter IV is a marked improvement from "Rebirth" and "I Am Not A Human Being," but Wayne has and hopefully still can do much better.
Consequence - Movies On Demand 3 (Mixtape Review)
Consequence was already established before he joined G.O.O.D. Music and if "MOD3" is any indication, he'll be able to pick up where he left off fairly easily.
Wale - The Eleven One Eleven Theory (Mixtape Review)
The Eleven One Eleven Theory is far from Wale's best mixtape, however it shows strong signs of growth and comfort since his debut album "Attention Deficit."
Apathy - Honkey Kong
With his third album, Honkey Kong, the Connecticut emcee backs up his tweets by crafting music that harkens back to the rap that he fell in love with years ago.
Game - The R.E.D. Album
On "The R.E.D. Album," Game's penchant for punchy, honest verses proves he has several more miles of music before bowing out.
Danny Brown - XXX (Mixtape Review)
Though "XXX" may seem like a departure from his usual sound, it's what Danny has done all along. Listeners get that entire experience, for better or for worse.
Ace Hood - Blood Sweat & Tears
There isn't a whole lot that can be said about "Blood, Sweat & Tears." The problem isn't that it's cliche it's the execution.
Slaine - A World With No Skies 2.0
For a guy who's been in the group shadows of emcees like Edo G. or Ill Bill, Slaine proves that he alone can master the ceremony.
