Album Ratings

T-Pain – 1UP (Album Review)

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T-Pain is still ticking, folks! After taking a bit of a hiatus from 2011 to 2017, he’s returned to his old form, releasing a bunch of music that has slapped these last three years. “1UP” is his latest body of work, and as expected, it features an explosive version of the legendary crooner that will get you all the way amped up. (more…)

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Kasim – Sons & Loverz (Album Review)

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Kasiim is the definition of a talented artist. Not only does he mix, master, produce and write his own music, but the music he creates happens to be pretty powerful, too. In “Sons & Loverz,” his latest effort, Kasiim shines bright, telling tales of everything from lost love to hood success stories. (more…)

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Offset – Father Of 4 (Album Review)

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After several delays, Offset has finally released his highly anticipated debut album  “Father of 4.” Typically, delays mean getting s**t cleared by music execs, but this time around, I truly believe the Migos rapper wanted to give us a body of work that mirrored perfection. 

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Gunna – Drip Or Drown 2 (Album Review)

You wanna know when I realized that Gunna was one of the hottest rappers in the game? When he appeared on both Mariah Carey and Usher’s albums within’ a month’s span. It’s obvious the hip-hop world is enamored with YSL’s whole drippy movement, and there is nothing Logic or I can do about it. Today, the movement manifests itself on a full length album called “Drip Or Drown 2.” (more…)

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Read more about the article Kehlani – While We Wait (Mixtape Review)

Kehlani – While We Wait (Mixtape Review)

I’m not afraid to admit that I love me some Kehlani! Her youthful style of R&B music has been very enjoyable to listen to these last couple of years. With that being said, for the last few months, a lot of growing up has occurred for the Oakland product outside of music. For starters, she is expecting her first child any minute now, and secondly, she has found a way to deal with the ups and downs that come with having a relationship in the media’s spotlight a lot better. In my opinion, these transgressions has certainly impacted her music, which is why I believe “While We Wait” will show the world a completely different side of the singer. (more…)

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Read more about the article Lil Pump – Harverd Dropout (Album Review)

Lil Pump – Harverd Dropout (Album Review)

In every generation, there is a rapper that comes along that is so far left, they rub older generations the wrong way. In my lifetime, Soulja Boy Tell ‘Em was that guy, and for this generation, the avocado toast/Lamelo Ball-loving generation, Lil Pump is that guy. Today, Pump looks to prove he’s more than just a pip squeak that made it famous by glamorizing drugs and useless behavior with the release of “Harverd Dropout.” How will he do it? By convincing us that glamorizing drugs and useless behavior is a new normal he created. #Creatinganewnormalmakesyoualegend (more…)

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Read more about the article Katrel Kelly – Night Before The Dawn 2.0 (Review)

Katrel Kelly – Night Before The Dawn 2.0 (Review)

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In rap, there are a few artists that you can tell want it so bad that everything they release sounds captivating; Katrel Kelly is one of those artists. When I hear him spit bars, I hear an individual that’s hungry and determined to succeed. In “Night Before The Dawn 2.0,” listeners get a chance to experience some of these characteristics from him, which results in a body of work that never lets up in riveting vibes. (more…)

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Read more about the article Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y – 2009 (Album Review)

Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y – 2009 (Album Review)

So what does the year 2009 represent for Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y? It was a time both rappers were on top of the game, as together, they were able to usher in a brand of hip-hop music that was loose, relaxing and catered to the stoners of the world. Today, listeners get a chance to relive some of their high moments (pun intended), as the dynamic duo decided to link up once more for “2009.”  (more…)

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Read more about the article Ariana Grande – thank u, next (Album Review)

Ariana Grande – thank u, next (Album Review)

Let’s keep it real: Ariana Grande has been through a lot of s**t these last couple of months. While we were busy feeling sorry for her, all she has done is work her ass off in the studio, dropping hit after hit after hit. With the release of “thank u, next,” her latest album, the ponytailed singer looks to continue her winning ways, gifting us with a body of work that is just as personal as it is exciting. (more…)

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Read more about the article JHAGA – The Matrix (Album Review)

JHAGA – The Matrix (Album Review)

JHAGA is motivated to blow, come hell or high water. On “The Matrix,” his latest album, he shows an array of skills, which ultimately makes for some of the most enjoyable hip-hop music you would hear in the industry today. (more…)

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