Author: Kevin “Pigeon” Montes
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El Alfa—the self-proclaimed king of Dembow—returns with another album, El Rey Del Dembow, that continues to push his reigning narrative, even when it teeters via unique choices in features that do little to elevate the floor and cause disappointment. Though it stems from curiosity, the disappointment lingers from lackluster verses, like Rick Ross on “Comun…
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In this upside-down yet heightened growth of Bedroom Pop, artists are emerging and creating something more alternative to what they made prior—later becoming indie highlights. At the point of release for PinkPantheress’s debut mixtape, to hell with it, it became clear her craft isn’t unlike the tender instrumentations developed through distinct, sometimes inoffensive drum patterns…
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When coming onto the music scene in 2021, it may have been easy for one to dismiss Lola Brooke due to the wave of New York Drill that began lacking creativity from flows to beats, yet, as always, there was promise—with that promise, they deliver something slightly profound due to the differences, which equates surprises,…
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Jeezy has never lost his step, but he’s been inconsistent since 2008’s The Recession—I was someone to think so as I started levying importance on listening orders for new drops. However, on a quiet December, Jeezy released Snofall with DJ Drama; it felt like it invigorated Jeezy to focus harder to deliver something more profound…
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Thanks to Ciara (a phrase I never saw myself saying today), I was exposed to NJ/NY Rapper Lady London. Appearing on her “Girls (Remix),” alongside Lola Brooke, Lady London made a presence for herself amongst the already non-creative girlbossery established from the original, and since I’ve sat back and gave my ears some wicked rapping…
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First impressions are everything, and when I dove into Sofia Kourtesis’ debut album, Madres, I was blown away by its cadence and consistency that entranced me throughout all 47 minutes. It wasn’t long before I realized I had this on loop for quite some time, which is usually a plus. It isn’t like some recent…
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After listening to Mariah the Scientist’s last album, Ry Ry World, I became fixated by her attempt to retain a sense of creativity through themes very typical to the genre she inhabits, bringing a grounded sense of reality. She brings an emotional soul to the front, giving them these tenderer moments that never open themselves…
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Throughout Taylor Swift’s rerecording process, it’s become evident how revered these albums are to her and her fans, myself included. Growing up with these albums felt very in the moment, but retroactively reaffirmed everlasting power as the music retained presence in our memories. With this attachment had with the rerecordings, there is still a divide…
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As I dove into the Toronto Indie band New West’s debut album, Based On A True Story…, I couldn’t help but feel like I’ve heard similar before. Though not an inherent parallel, what I kept getting reminded of is an older 2000s Alternative Rock that was a little narrow but loose enough through the tunnel…
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I’ve said it before, and it rings true – nostalgia is one helluva drug, and it speaks poignantly in music as artists retain a presence through our sheer enjoyment and connectivity throughout their careers, especially when a specific era of music was a cornerstone of growing up. I’m guilty of succumbing to the nostalgia and…
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