HipHopDx Reviews
Killer Mike - PL3DGE
On "PL3DGE," Killer Mike shows off all sides and brings forth arguably his most complete project to date.
The Jacka - We Mafia
While Jacka clearly knows his lane, We Mafia sounds like an upgraded Flight Risk.
The Lonely Island - Turtleneck & Chain
Most people won't ride around bumping Lonely Island like a Lil Wayne album, but that doesn't mean it can't have a place in your collection.
Tyler, The Creator (OFWGKTA) - Goblin
Ultimately, Odd Future fans can rest assured that Goblin upholds the crew's extremely divisive status: listeners are either going to love it or hate it.
Kidd Kidd - The Reallionaire
Unfortunately, this album only shows that Kidd Kidd's got a lot of work to do before he can capably hold together an entire project on his own.
Moka Only - Airport 5
The fifth installment in Moka's Airport series of albums is high-flying doze-off rap.
Beastie Boys - Hot Sauce Committee Pt. 2
Hot Sauce Committee Part 2 is a throwback to the days when the Beastie Boys ruled New York.
Max B - Vigilante Season [Digital Release]
With production and choruses being Max's primary strengths, Max's bars aren't particularly memorable aside from the occasional wisecrack.
Daz Dillinger - D.A.Z.
D.A.Z. reeks of the stereotypical producer-rapper album: beat focused, short on content, long on guest appearances.
Blu - Her Favorite Colo(u)r [Reissue]
Her Favorite Colo(u)r deserves to be looked at as an album, and the remastering and packaging makes this a worthy third solo album in a flawless catalog.
DJ Quik - The Book Of David
Book of David isn't Quik's finest effort; an album reportedly done in quick fashion, doesn't truly live up to Quik standards.
MF DOOM - Operation: Doomsday [Deluxe Edition]
Operation Doomsday's return to retail is a welcomed history lesson, a study of isolation, as well as a reminder in just how fun and powerful Hip Hop and can be.
Ill Bill & Vinnie Paz - Heavy Metal Kings
"Heavy Metal Kings works best when Bill and Paz reach outside of their comfort zones, both with regards to production and lyricism."
Coalmine Records Presents: - Can You Dig It? (2006-2011)
While the beats all seem to come from the same cinematic place, the disparity between the emcees on Can You Dig It? is where the album falters.
DX Album Review Bits - Parallel Thought, Bizzy Bone & Layzie Bone, Opio, !llmind
DX reviews a partial Bone reunion from Bizzy and Layzie, Volume 2 of Hieroglyphics' veteran Opio's opus, scenes from !llmind's Behind the Curtain, and 3:33.
Curren$y & The Alchemist - Covert Coup (Mixtape Review)
Covert Coup shows that Curren$y and Alchemist are nearly just as potent of a duo as Spitta has been with anyone else.
Classified - Hand Shakes & Middle Fingers
Handshakes and Middle Fingers proves to be an overall solid effort, with varying production styles that keep it refreshing from start to finish.
Gorillaz - The Fall [Physical Release]
While not the album's purpose, The Fall is a great Apple commercial at the very least.
Cam'ron & Vado - Gunz N' Butta
However good the idea may have appeared on paper, Gunz N Butta fails to live up to its premise.
Del The Funky Homosapien - Golden Era Triple Pack
Golden Era is an extremely tight, solid package, clocking in at less than 40 minutes through ten tracks.
