Returning to his earlier blues punk sound for his sixth solo studio affair, White delivers what he perhaps does best: captivating audiences with his strong vocals and command of the guitar.
Read moreThe Black Crowes Return Revitalized with ‘Happiness Bastards’ | Album Review
The Brothers Robinson and crew reinforce that they are a key ingredient in the ever-evolving recipe of modern rock & roll and the genre just doesn’t pack the same punch without them.
Read moreNas & Hit-Boy Amplify Their Musical Wizardry with Magnetic ‘Magic 2’ | Album Review
As good as Nas’ recent ‘King’s Disease’ series has been, ‘Magic 2’ manages to still raise the musical bar as it pushes its way toward the top tier of one of hip-hop’s most celebrated catalogs.
Read moreNas’ Enduring Lyrical Acuity and Narrative Prowess Illuminate 'King’s Disease II' | Album Review
On his thirteenth studio affair, the legendary emcee links up with one of the most talented beatmakers in the game (Hit-Boy) to craft beautiful canvasses to depict his great war stories.
Read moreBusta Rhymes Curates the Hip-Hop Event of the Year with Expertly Crafted ‘Extinction Level Event 2’ | Album Review
Witnessing a rapper who officially entered the game in 1991 present a clear album-of-the-year contender is akin to watching LeBron James dominate the NBA in his seventeenth season.
Read moreNas Solidifies His Elite Status within the Realm of Hip-Hop Royalty on ‘King’s Disease’ | Album Review
For Nas’ longtime fans, his thirteenth studio affair further legitimizes the commonly espoused argument that he remains the greatest rapper of all time.
Read moreFueled by Experience & Emotion, Jadakiss Delivers His Career Magnum Opus ‘Ignatius’ | Album Review
Jadakiss’ fifth solo LP is a survivor’s ball from a veteran emcee who has transcended the harshness of Yonkers, NY and achieved longevity within an often-unforgiving industry.
Read moreHeather Victoria Shines on Soul-Stirring ‘Boutique Hotel’ | Album Review
Presenting an album that doesn’t contain a single hiccup this early in her career certainly establishes Heather Victoria as an artist to look out for heading into the next decade.
Read moreErick Sermon Curates Another Musical & Lyrical Masterclass with ‘Vernia’ | Album Review
‘Vernia’ has all the makings of an E-Dub masterpiece, and quickly shakes off the ring-rust that emerges in a few instances.
Read morePartners In Rhyme Smif-N-Wessun Return Reinvigorated with ‘The All’ | Album Review
Here’s to another adult contemporary rap album, which is age-appropriate in its reflections of the ‘90s without succumbing to excessive nostalgia and sentimentality.
Read moreWith Nods to Hip-Hop’s Golden Past, Jay Royale Delivers Dynamite Debut ‘The Ivory Stoop’ | Album Review
‘The Ivory Stoop’ is a well-crafted album that maximizes Jay Royale’s abilities as an emcee with a savvy choice of production expertise.
Read moreMasta Ace & Marco Polo Extend Their Musical Partnership with Eloquent & Engaging ‘A Breukelen Story’ | Album Review
A perfect rallying cry for fans of adult contemporary hip-hop, ‘A Breukelen Story’ showcases an adept producer skillfully scoring a veteran emcee rhyming with maturity and clarity.
Read moreApollo Brown & Joell Ortiz Paint Vibrant Soundscapes and Vivid Narratives on ‘Mona Lisa’ | Album Review
Brown and Ortiz excel at their respective crafts and exhibit a musical chemistry that we’ve seen from hip-hop’s best producer/emcee collaboration albums in recent years.
Read moreAli Shaheed Muhammad & Adrian Younge Flex Their Creative Chemistry with ‘The Midnight Hour’ | Album Review
It feels like a gift from the musical gods this dynamic duo have become frequent collaborators and have now delivered a full-length LP of original music.
Read moreNas Reaffirms His Mastery of the Lyrical Craft on Kanye West Produced ‘NASIR’ | Album Review
Comprised of mostly good music, even in its flaws, ‘NASIR’ leaves listeners intrigued as to the possibilities of its author’s next chapter.
Read moreBlack Thought Partners with 9th Wonder to Deliver Hip-Hop Masterclass ‘Streams of Thought Vol. 1’ | EP Review
Although way too brief, this captivating offering from two experts of their respective crafts is an example of hip-hop’s many intriguing possibilities.
Read more‘Soul of a Woman’ Offers Another Powerful Testament to Sharon Jones’ Musical Legacy | Album Review
‘Soul of a Woman’ is another triumph for a band that has amassed a respectable body of work and hopefully still has many more long players ahead of them.
Read moreALBUM REVIEW: The Late Great Sean Price’s Legacy Shines On with ‘Imperius Rex’
Authentic with every skit and collaboration, 'Imperious Rex' lands atop the list of 2017’s best hip-hop albums.
Read moreSadat X Preserves the Integrity of Hip-Hop with ‘The Sum of a Man’ | Album Review
Two masters of their craft, Sadat X and producer Diamond D have channeled their creative energy to craft a truly superb listening experience.
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