A long five years after fully establishing himself as one of the biggest artists in the world and taking home a Pulitzer Prize for his album DAMN., Compton rapper Kendrick Lamar has returned with his most polarizing and controversial project yet. Split up into a double album for narrative purposes, Mr. Morale & The Big … Continue reading Kendrick Lamar – Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
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Florence + The Machine – High As Hope
Indie-pop band Florence + The Machine return after 3 years with their 4th studio album, their most minimal and personal yet. Standing at a concise 10 tracks, Florence Welch’s immediately distinctive vocals take the spotlight once again, especially as the instrumentals behind her calm down for the most part. The band draw on some gospel … Continue reading Florence + The Machine – High As Hope
Drake – More Life
Singer, rapper, OVO label boss and debatable biggest artist in the world Drake defies the typical strategy of release once again, unleashing his fourth project in about a 2-year span on his adoring fans and dubbing it a "playlist", inventing a new category between the mixtape and the album. As the speed of his projects … Continue reading Drake – More Life
Sampha – Process
British R&B singer-songwriter Sampha, whose distinctive vocals and electronic sound attracted the attention of critics back in 2013 with his EP Dual, has finally released his much-anticipated debut album after appearing on some of the biggest projects in recent memory. Last year alone he racked up guest spots with Kanye West ("Saint Pablo"), Solange ("Don't Touch … Continue reading Sampha – Process
Ben's Beat - Music Reviews 