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{REVIEW} Wale’s “everything is a lot” Is a Modern Blues Album where Rap n R&B Intersect
Wale’s new album had me stop everything. Not just pause a playlist or skim a few tracks. I mean actually stop and take a breath. I needed a minute to sit with it. To feel it. This album made me reflect and be grateful for everything Wale has given to the game, because whether people realize it or not, this man has been handing out pieces of his heart since the blog era. And with Everything Is a Lot , he might have just given us one of his most personal pieces yet. There’s so
Nov 19


(REVIEW) Clipse Show the Difference Between Rap and Rappin' on "Let God Sort Em Out"
The way The Clipse started this album with "The Birds Don’t Sing" was wild. They pulled no punches, going straight for the heart. Pusha...
Jul 16


(Review) Sunrise Music: For the Jog, the Juice, and the Journey
Listening to Until Night Comes , the latest link-up between Larry June and Cardo, feels like being handed a sunrise in audio form. From...
Jul 16


Hipocrital Hop Is the Wake-Up Call Hip-Hop Didn’t Know It Needed
There’s something special about hearing an artist who knows exactly who they are — and who isn’t afraid to challenge the game while still...
Jul 8


(Review) Peter $un Is fosho Paying the Rent With This Project
There’s just something about a project that plays all the way through, no skips, no filler. That’s exactly what Peter $un cooked up with...
Jun 17


(Project Review) The Art of Rap, the Weight of Experience: Rakim Returns With FM 4840
I’ve been sitting with Rakim Al-Jabbaar’s new album FM 4840: Loyal to the Soil for about a week now, and I can confidently say this is...
May 28


(Review) Ezale’s ‘Town Taxes’ Is Pure Funktown Funk
Every time Ezale drops, it feels like a moment for the Bay. If you know, you know — Ezale been one of them ones, even if he’s not...
Apr 26


(Project Review) The Emotional Intelligence of Alex Isley's WHEN
When I first pressed play on WHEN , I was pulled in emotionally right away. Something about the tone, the vulnerability in her voice — it...
Apr 23


Smooth, Cohesive, and Made for the Ladies: Ladies Love Creezy Review
Reb Creezy is back with Ladies Love Creezy , and let’s just say, he knew exactly who he was making this one for. The Dallas artist, known...
Feb 21


Review: Jahn Dough's "A Sip A Tea" is a Testament to Family, Faith, and Flow
Jahn Dough's latest project, A Sip of Tea , is a nine-track journey that showcases his signature sound—a natural, slightly sped-up bounce...
Dec 2, 2024


Poetry Redefined: Tietta's "If A Wallflower Could Dance" Blurs Genre Lines
Tietta's "If A Wallflower Could Dance" is not just an album: it's a statement. By seamlessly blending spoken word poetry with beautifully...
Oct 18, 2024


Album Review: Dom Kennedy – Class of '95
Dom Kennedy’s Class of '95 feels like a nostalgic but grown-up return to form, with his signature laid-back, conversational flow. As...
Oct 13, 2024
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