It’s always difficult to believe rappers when they announce their retirement, but after a series of streams featuring Logic speaking candidly to his fans, this album might genuinely be his last. For a while, at least. A sequel of sorts to his excellent debut album Under Pressure, No Pressure is apparently the end of the … Continue reading Logic – No Pressure
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Run The Jewels – RTJ4
Run the Jewels’ last album dropped mere weeks after Donald Trump’s election victory. Now, the provocative rap duo returns once again at a time when the world needs a soundtrack to a revolution more than ever. Recognizing this and releasing RTJ4 for free a couple of days early, the incendiary political commentary and spellbinding technical skill … Continue reading Run The Jewels – RTJ4
Childish Gambino – 3.15.20
After a somewhat confusing rollout involving a mysterious website that could only have come from the mind of the eccentric and boundlessly creative Renaissance man that is Childish Gambino, the “single-track opus” 3.15.20 has finally arrived on streaming services and it’s just as weird as you might expect – though not always in the best of ways. … Continue reading Childish Gambino – 3.15.20
Boogie – Everything’s For Sale
West coast rapper Boogie has been generating a lot of anticipation for his debut studio album since signing to Eminem’s Shady Records label – which is a pretty exclusive deal to get! Everything’s For Sale has arrived, and despite drawing some pretty obvious inspiration from his rap contemporaries on a few tracks, the project manages … Continue reading Boogie – Everything’s For Sale
Rapid Fire Reviews (Tinashe, J. Cole, Bishop Briggs)
Tinashe - Joyride Joyride is a project that frequently underrated R&B artist Tinashe has been promoting since 2015, delayed multiple times as it was apparently held back by label deman 2016’s Nightride album was a catchy, ethereal teaser, but it may have ended up being better than the final product. The label intervention is evident … Continue reading Rapid Fire Reviews (Tinashe, J. Cole, Bishop Briggs)
Rapid Fire Reviews (Eminem, N.E.R.D., Charli XCX)
We've finally reached the last review post of the year, which means it's time for Year-End Lists! My top 50 songs and top 25 albums of the year should be out before the new year, stay tuned. Eminem - Revival Best-selling hip-hop artist of all time Eminem returns after a 4-year break with his ninth … Continue reading Rapid Fire Reviews (Eminem, N.E.R.D., Charli XCX)
Vic Mensa – The Autobiography
Chicago rapper Vic Mensa's debut album has been in the works for a very long time. With the incredible 2013 mixtape INNANETAPE and EP There's Alot Going On under his belt, The Autobiography is finally being delivered to us in the wake of many problems in Mensa's life. The introspective lyricist was seemingly lost for a while, releasing subpar … Continue reading Vic Mensa – The Autobiography
Logic – Everybody
Hey guys, did you know that Logic is biracial?! Maryland rapper Logic's third studio album, Everybody, is yet another dense and sprawling concept album from the technical wizard. While there are still some great moments where we get to see just how impressive Logic is as a pure rapper, everything I have criticized about his music … Continue reading Logic – Everybody
Broods – Conscious
Indie-pop duo Broods, hailing from New Zealand and consisting of siblings Georgia and Caleb Nott, obliterate the sophomore curse with what is easily one of the best albums of the year. Working with the same personnel for the most part, multi-instrumentalist Caleb and Grammy Award-winning producer Joel Little, who also collaborates extensively with fellow New … Continue reading Broods – Conscious
Ben's Beat - Music Reviews 