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Reviews Freddie Gibbs' "You Only Live 2wice" (Review) Freddie Gibbs settles into a lane and dominates it for eight tracks of dense, enticing psychedelic trap. By Patrick Lyons April 05, 2017
Reviews J. Cole's "4 Your Eyez Only" (Review) "4 Your Eyez Only" overcomes an ambitious concept and a couple of awkward moments to stand as J. Cole's best album. By Patrick Lyons December 15, 2016
Reviews YG's "Still Brazy" (Review) YG proves "My Krazy Life" wasn't a fluke on the almost equally-satisfying "Still Brazy." By Patrick Lyons June 21, 2016
Reviews Meek Mill's "DC4" (Review) Meek Mill attempts to bring "Dreams Worth More Than Money"'s ambition back to his mixtapes, but in doing so, sometimes waters down his product. By Patrick Lyons November 02, 2016
Reviews Review: Kevin Gates' "Islah" Kevin Gates turns inward, gets super melodic on "Islah." By Patrick Lyons February 01, 2016
Reviews Review: Trey Songz' "Chapter V" Loaded with slow jams rife with sexuality, "Chapter V" sees Trey Songz relying heavily on his fantastic singing ability, and establishes him as a mainstream musician and personality that is here for the long haul. By Rachaela VB August 24, 2012
Reviews Review: Prodigy's "The Bumpy Johnson Album" Prodigy’s new album is a solid effort, with that classic Mobb Deep sound, strong production and gritty lyrics. By Maurice Richardson October 10, 2012
Reviews Review: DJ Drama "Quality Street Music" DJ Drama's fourth album expands upon his Gangsta Grillz groundwork to create what is most certainly Quality Street Music. By Jon Godfrey October 03, 2012
Reviews Review: Rick Ross' "God Forgives, I Don't" Rick Ross' audaciously titled "God Forgives, I Don't" is one of the most anticipated albums of the year, armed with some of the biggest features in the game. Those searching for bangers will not be disappointed as Ross oscillates between letting his stellar features shine, and commanding tracks on his own. By Jon Godfrey August 02, 2012
Reviews Review: B.o.B.'s "Strange Clouds" 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. By Rose Lilah May 08, 2012
Reviews Review: Wiz Khalifa's "Taylor Allderdice" Wiz Khalifa treads familiar ground with “Taylor Allderdice”. By Daniel Koren March 29, 2012
Reviews Review: Odd Future's "The OF Tape Vol. 2" OFWGKTA return with "The OF Tape Vol. 2", devoured by youth all over the world By Jon Godfrey April 03, 2012