Author: Kevin “Pigeon” Montes
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Cassandra Jenkins’s creativity floats sparking dimensional fortitude no matter the stylistic approach of her music. An Overview of Phenomenal Nature showcased such with the tender, mildly minimalistic production, weaving atmospheric textures through ideas instead of the finite. She’s soft-spoken in levels, but her words reign in powerfully with the ignition of the guitar strings emanating…
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Common & Pete Rock, a combination that would make any old head in Hip-Hop turn off the noise and get the stereo bumping to slick wordplay and crisp narratives from Common and the infused creativity of Pete Rock’s beats all summer. Pete Rock’s legendary status in New York is unmatchable as a producer. Much of…
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What’s there to say about Griff that I haven’t already said in my write-up from early April? A bit. Griff has had this momentous come-up, and her tenacity to remain unique without being held back via catering to a trend. Unfortunately, that doesn’t equal perfection, but it does equal promise for her artistry as it…
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As fans, sometimes you get duped into thinking that the final product isn’t close to the quality of the singles leading to the album release. It wasn’t the case for Eminem, specifically when his zaniness shined through a balance between the Slim Shady character and Eminem (before Relapse); unfortunately, since his sobriety, the Slim Shady…
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Lupe Fiasco has painted portraits as homages for years, a favorite being “Hip-Hop Saved My Life,” which was an homage to Slim Thug, one of the greatest to come out of Texas. But his work spoke more than just mesmerizing visuals painted through his words; he embodies these people without distortions, offering more emotional depth…
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When Boldy James had the accident in early 2023, many were rightfully worried, but it wasn’t because they’d see a decrease in content; so when James slowly started getting behind the microphone, it was almost like he never lost a step, instead coming back stronger. Fans are glad to have him back, and more importantly,…
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After countless EPs and mixes, Channel Tres has decided to bless us with his first album, Head Rush, and as he goes through his motions to give us something unique, like when he first emerged on the scene, giving us some fun bops woven between tracks that see some self-awareness and extensions of grandeur. Tres…
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Though I didn’t expect “Hiss,” Megan’s diss response to Nicki Minaj and those who spread heinous misinformation about the situation revolving around the shooting, to open her new album, Megan; I additionally didn’t expect that energy to dissipate quickly. Unfortunately, much of that comes from the production and Megan thee Stallion’s flows, where it wavers…
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“Visions” by Norah Jones shines with soulful vocal bliss and evolving instrumentations. “Grip” by SERPENTWITHFEET offers a mix of modest and bombastic production, blending R&B/Soul tenderness. Rapsody’s “Please Don’t Cry” showcases diverse production and melodic constructions. Young Miko’s “att” reflects 2000s-centric hip-hop blend. These albums display artistic diversity and evolution in their genres to make…
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Anderson Paak began to wobble with Oxnard and Ventura as he continued to opt for focused sounds within a conceptual sound than showcasing his wings like with his colorful first two albums, specifically Malibu. Though the latter solo projects have gone on to be modestly forgetful, it doesn’t take away from the meaningful hustle Paak…
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