Nicki Minaj – “Bust Down Barbiana” song review: The birth of meme rap?
★1/2: Nicki Minaj throws her bid in on West LA’s own Blueface “Bust Down Thotiana”
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★1/2: Nicki Minaj throws her bid in on West LA’s own Blueface “Bust Down Thotiana”
★★★1/2: Dreezy separates herself from her peers by commanding the project with her delivery and lyricism alone.
★★★1/2: Conn3ct3d is a fun listen and Wifi and Robb are no slouches on the mic in their own right; some of the immature messaging and content may wear on some listeners, but songs like “Neglect” provide an introspective balance.
★★★1/2: TDT is a succinct, yet formidable EP release from KRIT. At 8 songs, it’s long enough to satisfy, yet short enough to leave you yearning for more
Top 104 ALBUMS of 2018 [scroll down for the Hip-Hop only list]
★★★★1/2: Stellar example of genre; peak potential. Amidst this prolific, historic year for Rap releases, Kali Uchis’ 15 song; 46 minute Isolation LP stands TALL.
★★★1/2: Very good; a few bland songs or minor flaws throughout.
★★★★★: A true rapper-producer double threat, Big K.R.I.T. aligns the stars on Return of 4eva a testament to his craft, and the best rap album of 2011. Rise and shine.
What does a 1971 Clint Eastwood film “Play Misty With Me” have to do with legendary soul musician, Roberta Flack?
I’m ready to challenge the “Hip-Hop started in Late-1970s Bronx” narrative. The Watts Prophets (from Watts, Los Angeles) 1971 album “RAPPIN’ BLACK IN A WHITE WORLD” is a classic and staple in Hip-Hop history, influencing the likes of Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, and more!
My Dad and I review original classic Hip-Hop casette tapes including The D.O.C, Eric B & Rakim, 7A3, Conscious Daughter, Slick Rick, Outkast, and many more!