After an incredibly prolific run from 2014-2020 that included critically acclaimed underground classics, mainstream success stories, a string of albums where it seemed like he had lost direction completely and an announced retirement after becoming a father, Logic’s story has consistently been one of the biggest rollercoaster rides in hip-hop. Already on his seventh studio … Continue reading Logic – Vinyl Days
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Lil Skies – Unbothered
While we continue to wait for 2021’s first truly high-impact album, emo-trap artist Lil Skies releases his sophomore studio project on a relatively quiet week. After joining a wave that was at its commercial peak and doing some impressive numbers with his 2019 debut, Shelby, Skies has seemingly fallen off of the public radar a … Continue reading Lil Skies – Unbothered
Rapid Fire Reviews (Wiz Khalifa/Curren$y, Avril Lavigne, Betty Who)
Wiz Khalifa/Curren$y - 2009 Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa has been seriously prolific coming out with projects over the past couple of years, and he’s back in a team-up with veteran rapper Curren$y. The two previously joined forces for one of the best songs on Khalifa’s last album Rolling Papers 2. The dynamic between the two … Continue reading Rapid Fire Reviews (Wiz Khalifa/Curren$y, Avril Lavigne, Betty Who)
Wiz Khalifa – Rolling Papers 2
Not to be outdone by Drake’s smash hit Scorpion, Wiz Khalifa’s sixth studio album Rolling Papers 2 has arrived in the similar form of a 25-track album by a rapper who sounds like he’d rather be anywhere else most of the time, save for some infrequent bursts of the charm we’ve come to love from … Continue reading Wiz Khalifa – Rolling Papers 2
Ugly God – The Booty Tape
Yes, it looks like the end of summer, where little albums of consequence are ever released, is finally upon us. With that dearth, Ugly God's The Booty Tape is one of the most popular projects this week. It has been difficult to tell just how seriously the rapper takes his career and status as a musician and … Continue reading Ugly God – The Booty Tape
JoJo – Mad Love
After a seven year period involving contract disputes and legal struggles, former child star JoJo returns with her first full length album in 10 years. She previously made history as the youngest person to achieve a number one hit on the pop charts - remember "Leave (Get Out)"? The album draws from a wide range … Continue reading JoJo – Mad Love
Ben's Beat - Music Reviews 