Category: Releases
NBA YoungBoy’s “Decided 2” A Mixed Bag of Highs and Lows
Baton Rouge’s prolific artist NBA YoungBoy has already treated fans to three projects in 2023, including “I Rest My Case,” “Don’t Try This at Home,” [more…]
Danny Brown’s “Quaranta” A Resonant Reflection on Struggle, Sobriety, and Legacy
Danny Brown has long been an enigmatic figure in hip-hop, known for his distinct voice, eclectic style, and unfiltered lyrical content. Over the years, his [more…]
I Might Forgive… But I Don’t Forget Jeezy’s Extensive Exploration of Trap’s Legacy
Jeezy’s latest album, “I Might Forgive… But I Don’t Forget,” may not be the ideal starting point for newcomers to his discography. The extensive double [more…]
Heaven Knows: PinkPantheress Explores Heartbreak with Avant-Garde Elegance
In her much-anticipated debut album, “Heaven knows,” PinkPantheress crafts a Shakespearean tragedy delving into themes of death, lost love, and unrequited affection. The album retains [more…]
Sexyy Red’s ‘Hood Hottest Princess’ A Dynamic Ride Through Nu-Crunk Energy and Explicit Lyricism
If Detroit has emerged as the unofficial hub for a new wave of street rappers characterized by deadpan punchlines and abundant punch-ins, then Memphis serves [more…]
Jamila Woods’ ‘Water Made Us’ Navigating Relationships with Poetic Precision and Soulful Resonance
Jamila Woods initially made her mark in the Chicago poetry circuit, publishing her first collection in 2012 and contributing to the organization of Louder Than [more…]
Scarlet Doja Cat’s Sonic Brilliance Fades in Repetitive Shadows
Public figures who intentionally distance themselves from their fans usually face consequences, but when Doja Cat essentially dismissed her entire fanbase earlier this year, it [more…]
Maybach Music Group’s Nostalgic Reunion Analyzing the Ross-Meek Dynamic in ‘Too Good to be True’
In the golden era of blogs, few labels boasted the talent and consistency of Maybach Music Group (MMG). Led by the legendary Rick Ross, the [more…]
Little Brother’s Resonant Return Analyzing ‘Wish Me Well/Glory Glory’ and the Art of Timeless Rap
Last month marked the triumphant return of the iconic North Carolina rap duo, Little Brother, with their first release in four years titled “Wish Me [more…]
Sampha’s Journey Through Time Healing, Hope, and Self-Discovery in ‘Lahai’
Time, a relentless adversary for humanity, possesses the unique ability to truncate our most cherished moments while elongating the agony of our worst experiences. Sampha, [more…]