Reviews
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Reviews Ty Dolla $ign's "Beach House" EP is in the vein of the past "Beach House" releases, with plenty of ratchet R&B and features.
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Rula Al-Nasrawi -
TV The war begins.
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Karlton Jahmal -
TV "Barbershop" is the season's goofiest episode while underlying the importance of the black barbershop experience.
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Dhruva Balram -
Reviews Jeezy, the non-stop hustler, delivers more of the same on "Church In These Streets."
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Chris Tart -
Reviews B.o.B.'s new album, "Strange Clouds," is definitely commercial rap, although this isn't necessarily a criticism, it does mean B.o.B. has pop-ified a lot of his rap music. But he still includes a hip-hop banger or two in the album.
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Rose Lilah -
Reviews Lil Baby doesn't necessarily move beyond his comfort zone on "WHAM" but flashes of his hit-making prowess are worthy highlights in his first offering in over two years.
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Aron A. -
Reviews "Drop 7" leaves a lasting impression but more importantly, it indicates the potential next steps in Little Simz’s creative progression.
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Wyatt Westlake -
Reviews The energy of Chief Keef, and the whole Drill movement out of Chicago, has grown to palpable levels since “I don’t like” and its popular remix released, absorbing the rap community in furious and polarized debate about the youth, violence and rap culture. That energy culminates in Keef’s major label debut "Finally Rich," but does the music itself reflect the scope of Keef’s talent?
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Perry Simpson -
Reviews Strong performances from the rest of the Shady label aside, acceptance of "Shady XV" will purely depend on your acceptance of Eminem’s savant syndrome manifestation.
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Kahron Spearman -
Reviews Goldlink skillfully and tastefully travels the globe on "Diaspora," but falls short of his last album, a masterful love letter to his hometown.
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Patrick Lyons -
Reviews G Herbo's shown promise throughout his career, and "Humble Beast" feels like a culmination of sorts.
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Patrick Lyons -
Reviews Soundcloud Rap background player turned most anticipated, the A$AP-cosigned 'mumble rapper' finally strikes out on his own with his debut mixtape.
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Maxwell Cavaseno