Category: Reviews
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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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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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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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Kaytranada’s last two albums were vibrant pieces that showcased an artist who dared to be different from the conformity in Dance music; it got encapsulated when the scenes were tearing up to “Lite Spots” off 99.9% in 2016, and as his production continued to stay on top, we kept listening, even via the ups and…
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DJing and composite music creation are two different talents that can dictate what you prefer from a DJ, and for Peggy Gou, it’s unfortunate that for me, it’s the former. There were some highs before leading to this conclusion, like the lead single, “(It Goes Like) Nanana,” off her recently released debut album, I Hear…
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Aurora takes chances even when the messages/themes are thinly veiled within bombastic and colorful beats, and that’s been a captivating feature of her artistry; the push to take another step and give the music a stage larger than that of the vocals or songwriting, amplifies the latter more. Though songwriting is subjective, it’s one strength…
