I owe Jay Z an apology. Since Watch The Throne, I’ve said “Jay doesn’t need to rap anymore.” “He’s too rich, now.” “Jay Z’ is above this world of hip-hop to connect with his core audience.” The 4:44 album is proof that I was dead wrong. It also proves Jay Z can do anything and […]
Review: Kevin Ross’s Album Is Truly An Awakening
In a time where many are convinced “young people don’t know music” and all they want to do is turn up and sing about getting a girl back to the crib to hit, Kevin Ross is giving you an inspiring and musical alternative. That alternative is with his album, The Awakening. The Awakening is a […]
Review: “More Life” Gives More “Views”
What many feel is Drake’s accelerated path to get out of his current deal continues as Drake releases his 4th project in 2 years, More Life. Every time Drake releases music, it is a topic of conversation. This is no different. Drake continues to bring out the lovers, haters and the constant critics with More Life. […]
Review: Rick Ross Redefines Boss With Rather You Than Me
Just when you thought it was over, Rick Ross drops Rather You Than Me and confirms he’s going to be here for as long as he pleases. Many thought Rick Ross had lost a step musically. Rather You Than Me proves that not only is Ross solid, but he may have dropped a Top 5 album for […]
Ike Sav Leaves Rap with Song, “Chargin’ Me”
Ike Sav is a midwest artist that you may be familiar with. If you’re just now getting introduced to him, the next thing you read may be hard to grasp. Ike Sav has dropped a rap song and has decided to leave rap music. “Chargin’ Me” is a song full of emotions. Ike Sav reflects […]
Review: Future Gives Us Trap & Blues with HNDRXX
It’s been a busy and buzzing week in hip-hop, but Future delivered HNDRXX as promised. HNDRXX is Future’s 2nd album in a literal 7 days. In case we needed more confirmation of his label woes, I think this timeline of releases proves what’s true and what’s false. Future’s HNDRXX album is a far cry away from the […]
Review: Is Jidenna The New Chief In Hip-Hop?
It’s literally been years since “Classic Man” hit the airwaves, creating buzz for a well-dressed emcee named Jidenna. He brought an alternate sound, and a few slick bars, that the ladies and the fellas could rock to. It’s now 2017 and The Chief album is officially here. But, will hip-hop put Jidenna in charge? The Chief has […]
Review: How Bright Is Future’s “Future”?
Future has done so much in and out of the music industry that people are still catching up on his Summer 16 lawsuit with Rocko, which has officially settled. We can’t forget about the ongoing saga with Ciara, which has also settled. Then, you have Future albums and mixtapes dropping quarterly. Future’s self titled album […]