Reviews
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Reviews "Souled Out" features songstress Jhene Aiko bravely stretching out on her own, for which she should be commended. However, the album's lack of diversity and dynamism, in overall production, nullifies Aiko's magnetism to a considerable extent.
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Kahron Spearman -
Reviews Bobby Shmurda has undeniable star power and a strong ear for production, but "Shmurda She Wrote" leaves more technical (and sociological) questions than definitive answers.
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Kahron Spearman -
Reviews After dominating the airwaves over the summer with "Type of Way," Rich Homie Quan sets out to prove that he's more than a one-hit wonder with "I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In."
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Iva Anthony -
Reviews "Luv 4 Rent" isn’t just a welcome return from one of contemporary hip-hop’s most fearlessly individualistic presences but it stands tall as the finest entry in Smino’s discography to date.
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Robert Blair -
Reviews A modern-day gangsta rap classic.
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Mitch Findlay -
Reviews On his first release since "Ballin Like I'm Kobe," G Herbo reaffirms his position as one of Chicago's foremost voices.
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Narsimha Chintaluri -
Reviews Wayne's "Mixtape Blueprint" isn't as thrilling as it once was, but he's the only person who can still pull it off.
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Trevor Smith -
Reviews Mick Jenkins has crafted a compelling and thought-provoking body of work.
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Mitch Findlay -
Reviews "Cherry Bomb"—the fourth studio album from Odd Future head honcho Tyler, the Creator—is frequently loud, occasionally soothing, and a bit frustrating.
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Perry Simpson -
Reviews Ty Dolla $ign comes through with one of the strongest, most diverse R&B albums of the year.
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Patrick Lyons -
Reviews The Game's "Documentary 2" barely misses the benchmark set by its predecessor.
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Patrick Lyons -
Reviews Jean Dawson's latest effort "Boohoo" offers 3 explosive new tracks, including one written entirely in Spanish language lyrics.
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TeeJay Small