Category: Reviews
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When I first came across Canadian Indie Rock act Packs with last year’s Crispy Crunchy Nothing, I knew they had something as their sound began to linger in my brain, weaving certain melodies and notes and sticking them in my head. It could be their honed-in sound that is reminiscent of, if not purely tackling,…
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It’s hard being a fan of an artist and then witnessing what could be a promising career dwindle into niche inconsistencies. It’s been so over the past decade as Kid Cudi has seemed to push boundaries and become too ambitious with his work instead of elevating an already exciting sound. Though sometimes he has hit…
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Though it’s been four years since 21 Savage delivered an album where he was the solo-credited vocal lead—Savage Mode II—it’s been six since 21 has had more focus on concepts with I Am > I Was. Still, as he maneuvers through this new album, American Dream, it’s encapsulating a story about 21 Savage’s ascension to…
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Back in December, I got my first glimpse (via movie trailer) at Jeymes Samuel’s follow-up to 2021’s The Harder They Fall–an all-black lead western that came with a killer soundtrack co-orchestrated and co-produced by Jay-Z alongside Samuels–The Book of Clarence, and there was no hiding my internalized hype–much of it coming from its concept and…
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Allow me to reintroduce myself; my name is KEVIN–K to the E V—I still write bars down all week–N’ I’m still here for more words all year long. Alright, I’ll admit that line was corny, but I like having some fun; it’s why I try to keep some personality when writing my reviews, but as…
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It’s past that time of year when publications feel like December is a month filled with nothingness, and end-of-year lists appear like Christmas ornaments at your local store in August. But sometimes gems appear, and they round out what made 2023 a powerful and wonderful year for music. This year didn’t see that much, but…
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After a remarkable start to her career, Nicki Minaj has taken a path that feels more and more catered to her fanbase than what has allowed her to prevail on the charts with dynamic singles like “Anaconda” and “Starships.” But as the “rollout” to Pink Friday 2 began with “Super Freaky Girl,” I had no…
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Though YovngChimi isn’t new to fans of Latin Trap and Reggaeton, 2023 has seen his mass ascension without placating his style of raps. We’ve got singles and a miniseries of the “Glizzy Walk” tracks, but what pushed him forward was getting the Gangsta Grillz treatment amidst a resurgence, one where everyone wanted that addition after…
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With sequel albums, hype can be a determining factor, especially when the first is a seminal moment in said artists’ careers. They usually don’t supersede the first, sometimes causing a return with more enthusiasm; however, as it may, many have retained significant quality that they stand on their own two feet without forcing connections with…
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Marshmello – Sugar Papi I often listen to albums where my itch to review falls by the wayside, but sometimes I feel like talking about them because of Latin music’s massive influence on mainstream music. One of these albums is Sugar Papi by Marshmello in his ongoing attempt to stay current with the trends. Though…
