Vic Mensa announced the release date and title of his debut album, The Autobiography. Releasing on July 28, Mensa’s highly anticipated debut will give the Chicago rapper his first major introduction into the music world. Pre Order The Autobiography here on Apple Music. From his latest projects like the There’s A lot Going On EP. To […]
[Review] Jay Z’s 4:44 album is refreshing and makes your mind wander and reflect
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: “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. […]
Foxy Brown “Ill Na Na” Album Anniversary
One of the most heated, vicious and real rivalries in hip-hop was set to begin with winter just around the corner. The date is November 19, 1996, and Foxy Brown was about to drop her debut album, Ill Na Na. So, why does the rivalry start here? Because this album releases 7 days after Lil Kim’s […]
[Review] Beyoncé releases highly anticipated album ‘Lemonade’
For the past few weeks, Beyoncé has kept fans in a tizzy about her mysterious Lemonade project. She dropped several teasers, still it was unsure just what the singer was working on. Now, we finally have an answer: it’s a new album. We shouldn’t be so surprised; Beyoncé pulled the same surprise move for her […]
[Review] Made in America
Ron Howard has always been an interesting director. His projects range anywhere from How the Grinch Stole Christmas to A Beautiful Mind and The Da Vinci Code. Coming off his successful project Rush last year, I was curious as to what he’d direct next. To my surprise it was Made in America, a documentary about […]
[Video] Disclosure Lets The Fire Burn At Coachella 2014
Photo by Chris Garmon Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re very aware of last weekend’s mega festival in the desert, Coachella. This year seemed to be the year of the special guest appearances. For example, Nas brought out Jay and Puffy, Queen Bey danced around supporting her sister Solange, Gwen Stefani and Snoop Dogg […]
NAS: “Illmatic XX” Stream and Documentary Trailer
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Nassir Jones’ classic Hip-Hop album Illmatic. Today, Nas drops Illmatic XX, the 20th anniversary edition of the ’94 debut of one of the most prolific rappers of our generation. Nas not only dropped a classic album, but changed hip hop as a whole with his gritty poetic street […]