Author: Kevin “Pigeon” Montes
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In sports, we have what we call “the glue guy or player;” it is usually that player who molds everything together in the most subtle ways. We’re talking mannerisms that encourage good plays and elevate after bad plays for the team members; they can be a top 5 player or someone on the bench. That…
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Sometimes, the Destiny’s Child characteristics for their post-career get used to comparing the success of artists who branch out from a group. For the YBN Collective, talent and status ran through the blood of Cordae, whose debut in 2019 was a pleasant surprise amongst hip-hop debut albums. Simply put, it was a breath of fresh…
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One thing has always been evident about Earl Sweatshirt’s talent: his lyrical and rhythmic skills are unmatched by most artists today, even though his topics may not reflect the modern, pop-like, hip-hop interest in fans. I’ve had conversations with friends where they express how hard artists like Pooh Sheisty or Nav go as lyricists; it…
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We’ve taken an exhaustively fun and thrilling ride from his debut to After Hours; from a front-row seat, we hear The Weeknd encapsulate and transition into 80s nostalgia with composure as the adrenaline rushes high. But The Weeknd, along with co-producers, don’t let nostalgia shroud over the complexities to keep sonic sensibilities modern. Dawn FM…
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Say what you will about Curren$y and his musical output, but the credibility from his consistency has allowed him to immerse himself in the universal hip-hop sphere, easily acquiring great producers, like Harry Fraud and The Alchemist, for his projects. It continued to show throughout 2021, as he dropped six projects – ending on Christmas…
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Months after the riotous King’s Disease II, Nas and Hit-Boy reunite for their third collaborative album in Magic; unfortunately, it is far from magical. Nas and Hit-Boy take a new approach oozing nostalgia for 90s Hip-Hop, with the delivery being 50-50. Hit-Boy is back in his bag and finding his path within these sonic complexions…
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Rating Updated: Went from 9/10 to 8.5/10. Digital Meadow is unlike most debuts. Dora Jar comes full force, attacking every part of her senses and letting that inner mythical brain explore the depths of her songwriting. She shifts on a dime, taking intricate themes and playing with them like empowerment on “Wizard.” By creating this…
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Since 2018, Roddy Rich has shown he can be exponentially great with his creative output; especially, in the feature department. From his verse on the Nipsey Hustle track “Racks In The Middle” to “Rockstar” by DaBaby, Roddy has shown up and delivered A+ verses; unfortunately, he has limits as an artist. Roddy Rich is a…
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All reviews are linked to the album title. Baby Keem came from under the shadows of his superstar cousin Kendrick Lamar to properly define himself after a few test tapes in swampy waters. Hip-Hop isn’t always the kindest, but the niches have allowed any artist to strive – to a certain point, sometimes – and…
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Last weekend Big Boi and Sleepy Brown delivered – somewhat anticipated, based on which music community you ask – The Big Sleepover, a collaboration album between the longtime collaborators. We’ve heard them since the dawn of their career, but never a complete project conceived and created by these two artists. After the modest Boomiverse by…
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