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YoungBoy Never Broke Again – 4Freedom (EP Review)

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Just last week, YoungBoy Never Broke Again dropped his “4Respect” EP, and I thought it was a pretty damn good effort from him. Today, he gives us an emotional counterpart to that project called “4Freedom,” and I am expecting some pretty passionate s**t this time around. Can YoungBoy Never Broke Again go 2/2 in less than a week? We shall see below! (more…)

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YoungBoy Never Broke Again – 4Respect (Review)

 

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YoungBoy Never Broke Again decided to drop off a four-track EP tonight called “4 Respect,” and much to my surprise, every song features Kevin Gates! (more…)

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Bas – Milky Way (Album Review)

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Bas has been relatively quiet these last couple of years, and rightfully so, this era of hip hop tends to ignore clever rappers like himself. But Dreamville’s Scottie Pippen is back, and thankfully, he’s continued to ignore both trap beats and the urge to mumble in favor of rapping over jazzy instrumentals that you would probably hear in a grocery store. Correct, the game missed Cole’s preachy raps when he was gone, but for the fiends like myself that were hanging on to every bit of knowledge Bas was dishing out to us on his previous album (Too High To Riot), we missed him just as much. (more…)

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Aminé – OnePointFive (Album Review)

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I’m under the belief that Aminé is one of the most talented artists in the game right now. However, that doesn’t mean he’s the most poppin’ or sought after. With that being said, today, on a random Wednesday, he decided to drop a new project called “OnePointFive,” and I personally do not believe it will get much fanfare. But since I believe he’s such a solid artist, I do not think the out-of-the-blueness of this release will have much of a barring on the quality of the music you hear. (more…)

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Nicki Minaj Puts Up A Helluva Rap Performance In “Queen” (Album Review)

Nicki Minaj is one of music’s most important brands. Her image alone is worth millions, and the influence she has on the youth is impeccable. But honestly, I feel like she hasn’t even reached her potential musically. Don’t get me wrong, she has shown that she can do a lot of different things throughout the years, but I’ve yet to see her take advantage of all of her highly rated skills for a complete body of work. With this “Queen” album, I am very hopeful that hip hop’s first lady can finally achieve that goal. (more…)

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H.E.R. Absolutely Stuns In “I Used To Know Her: The Prelude” (Review)

H.E.R.’s popularity has reached its highest level to-date. Can she keep the momentum going with this brand new EP?  (more…)

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Read more about the article Mac Miller – Swimming (Album Review)

Mac Miller – Swimming (Album Review)

To say “Swimming” is a big album for Mac Miller is an understatement. Since his last one, The Divine Feminine, he’s experienced love, heartbreak, accusations of substance abuse, and one of the most bizarre arrests known to man. publicly, he’s handled each situation pretty well, with one of his smartest moves being not to say much publicly. However, with this new album, I expect to hear a different story. I expect Mac to tackle some of his past issues in the best way he knows he can: Through some lofty raps, bangin’ ass instrumentals and fearless content.  (more…)

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Read more about the article YG – Stay Dangerous (Album Review)

YG – Stay Dangerous (Album Review)

We all know YG reps ‘you know what,’ doesn’t f**k with ‘you know who,’ and does his best to put on the city of ‘you know where’ in his raps. Ironically, as he continues to ascend into the A-list tier of rappers, he’s stayed pretty constant with this theme. With the release of “Stay Dangerous,” do you expect anything to be different? With songs like SUUWOOP,” “BOMPTOWN FINEST” and “BULLETPROOF” listed on the track-list, you should expect to be served a body of work that sets a very crooked hip hop game straight. (more…)

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Read more about the article Denzel Curry – TA1300 (Album Review)

Denzel Curry – TA1300 (Album Review)

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Steph Curry might have the shot, but Denzel Curry has the raps. If you aren’t aware of him, I feel sorry for you, because he is one of the most intriguing/dynamic rap acts in the game. With “TA1300,” a combination of a three part EP series, Curry looks to make a bunch of us believers in his Lo-fi rap wave, even if that means he has to show sides of his artistry that isn’t the most people friendly. (more…)

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