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Big Sean & Metro Boomin’ – Double Or Nothin (Album Review)

Metro Boomin’ has amazing chemistry with the superstar trappers of the world, but on the low, he has also been pretty good with the other guys that simply like to rap such as Big Sean. I feel like Metro’s enthralling trap beats help stimulate Sean’s competitive yet emotional side, which means the full body of work that is ‘Double or Nothing’ might end up being raps most entertaining diary of the year. (more…)

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The Ratings Game Presents: The Best of The Best, and Worst of The Worst (2017)

It’s the end of 2017, which means we get to hand out our awards for the ‘best of the best’ and the ‘worst of the worst’ in music! I don’t want to say these awards are more important than the Grammy’s, but I wore a suit when I wrote this s–t! Anyway, starting December 6th, I will be giving out one award a day to a special/not so special someone that dropped something in 2017. By December 28th, not only will I be drunk, but I will also conclude the list with ‘Album of The Year’! So come join me friends as we ring in the new year by celebrating the old!  (more…)

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Miguel – War & Leisure (Album Review)

What lots of you don’t know is that Miguel is one of my favorite artists of all time! I feel like his artistry is one that is highly unique, as he has this uncanny ability to mix the funkiness of neo-soul with the upbeat vibes of the R&B music of today. With this new album called ‘War & Leisure’, I have this feeling that Miguel wants to draw in a couple hip hop fans by dropping these infectious club hits. Is it possible this sound could be his most enjoyable? Lets find out!

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Imani Wj Wright – Envious Affection (Album Review)

I’ve been saying it since day 1: Imani Wj Wright is destined to earn a Grammy! His style is pure, timeless, and most importantly, genuine. With his newest project titled, ‘Envious Affection’, the talented artist hailing from Baltimore, MD, shows the world that he’s more than capable of making a masterpiece revolving around the trials and tribulations that come with love. (more…)

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Kodak Black – Project Baby 2: All Grown Up (Album Review)

Our favorite hooligan of all time (Kodak Black) decided to release a deluxe version of his most recent release, ‘Project Baby 2’. the re-release features eight new tracks, and features Wayne, Birdman, and a song called ‘Rugrats’! I’ve heard enough, I’m amped up!

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CyHi The Prynce – No Dope On Sundays (Album Review)

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Let’s be real for a minute — Kanye and the great people at G.O.O.D. music hoarded CyHi’s s–t for years! For him to see all these other artists under the label release 2 – 3 albums before he even released his debut is atrocious to me! Here’s the silver lining though: For a gritty MC like CyHi, that boiling frustration probably translates to better music, which means his true fans might get something that would’ve been better than a premature release when he was first coming out. Does that soliloquy I just gave excite you for this debut album ‘No Dope On Sundays?’ if not, before Sunday, do more dope and read it again. (more…)

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Kahlil Cade – The Summer EP (Review & Stream)

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You know what makes Kahlil Cade a great Hip Hop artist? I feel like Cade is an expert at creating rap music that is as intelligent as it is trill, and as personal as it is motivational. With his ‘The Summer’ EP, the Oakland based rapper delivers six new tracks that allow listeners to take an even deeper dive into his world, as he crams love, success, and everything in-between into this abbreviated EP. (more…)

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