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Project Reviews


(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...
Mars
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...
Mars
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...
Mars
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...
Mars
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...
Mars
May 28


(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...
Mars
Apr 23


Annie Tracy’s Latest Single Is a Love Story Told Through Sound
North Carolina R&B singer and songwriter Annie Tracy might have another EP or album on the way, but for now, she’s just released her...
Mars
Apr 13


Honey Bxby Drops “Think I Might,” Third Single Off Upcoming Raw Honey EP
Honey Bxby returns with “Think I Might,” the third single from her upcoming 11-track EP, Raw Honey , set to drop May 30. The New Jersey...
Mars
Apr 13


Coach Tev’s as The Rain Clears Is One of the Smoothest Drops Out of Texas Right Now
This project is easy to listen to from front to back—and it’s meant to be. The songs are complete, and the records feels intentional the...
Mars
Mar 28


Review: The Smoothest in Texas? Coach Tev Proves It with “balcony rain"
Coach Tev is one of the smoothest artists to come out of Texas, and "balcony rain" is further proof of why he deserves that title. As his...
Mars
Feb 27


Wake, Bake, and Ride: Amore TX’s ‘Sunday Morning’ Is a Texas Classic
Amore TX’s latest track, Sunday Morning , isn’t just a song—it’s a full-on vibe. From the moment the beat drops, you can practically feel...
Mars
Feb 27


Review: The Industry Might Sleep on Wiz Khalifa & LaRussell’s Collab, But This One’s Forever
Some records hit different, and Wiz Khalifa and LaRussell’s latest collaboration is one of them ones. From the beat to the verses to the...
Mars
Feb 27


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...
Mars
Feb 21


Review: The Rap Game’s Smoothest Duo? How 2 Chainz & Larry June Made "Life is Beautiful" Look Effortless
Some albums feel like a moment in time, and some feel like a statement. Life Is Beautiful , the collaboration between 2 Chainz, Larry...
Mars
Feb 8


Review: Helen Hailu’s “Don’t Fail Me”: A Hypnotic Return to Originality
If this don’t hit you in the chest, we question your heart. That’s the kind of truth Helen Hailu delivers with her first solo release...
Mars
Jan 14


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...
Mars
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...
Mars
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...
Mars
Oct 13, 2024
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