Category: 0-3 Ratings
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There is no denying this immense love for The Lumineers’ Cleopatra, especially compared to their debut, which had substantial joy in its string orchestration. Unfortunately, as the years have passed since “Cleopatra,” it feels like The Lumineers have seen their better days since they attempt to do nothing new or inventive with each passing album.…
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Drake has experienced a tumultuous couple of months since telling Kendrick Lamar to drop his response on the track “Push Ups.” During this moment in the zeitgeist, Drake showed that it didn’t faze him as he built hype for a new album. This time alongside PartyNextDoor, Drake has shifted to what he does best: R&B-centric…
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When Lil Baby came onto the scene, his aura was massive. He had something to say and did so with vigor, specifically with the dynamic “The Bigger Picture,” solidifying that thought. Unfortunately, as the years progressed, his output dipped in quality, giving us some forgettable follow-ups where only a few tracks have a sticking point.…
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As I ended my review for Ice Spice’s Like…EP, I noted how I left some lingering hope that there’d be room for improvement; I was unfortunately wrong… oh so wrong. Y2K! is her debut album, and it comes and goes as one would expect an Ice Spice album to go, particularly its length. Clocking in…
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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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It may be more that I’m not the target audience, but flex raps, have never been something I’ve gravitated towards as much as conscious rap, gangsta rap, and that boom-bap pizazz. But when it comes to TikTok sensation Ian, who has focused on the craft since 2018, he delivers an understanding of the genre, specifically…
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After an artist delivers a less-than-stellar debut, one can only remain optimistic with the positives that seep through the negatives. Unfortunately, Ava Max doesn’t appear to let those positives take command and find better collaborators, instead disavowing our musical comprehension and delivering subpar Dance-Pop stuck in one gear on her latest album, Diamonds & Dancefloors.…
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Kid Cudi isn’t devoid of ideas; however, he barely extends said ideas beyond its core aesthetic. We’ve heard greatness on Passion, Pain, & Demon Slayin’ as Cudi elevated his sound beyond the haziness of his melodic depressed stoner raps. He’s encouraging himself toward new plateaus, but it got immediately forgotten by subsequently released and forgettable…
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Funk Wav Bounce Vol. 2 lacks a track that captivates and tingles the senses of summer’s cadence. When we think of summer, the vibes that radiate are crisp, danceable, smooth, and sometimes percussion-heavy, and with Funk Wav Bounce Vol. 1, we got just that with the opening track, “Slide.” The gravitas behind each element is…
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Before his foray into his new venture with Maybach Music Group, Wale cemented a path that distinguished him from his peers in the DC Metro area. He is a linguistic juggernaut, capable of making wit, pop culture, and hip-hop have great moments of unison like mixtapes containing Seinfeld samples and others produced by legendary name-stays,…
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