Dsmith – XIII: Far From Here (REVIEW)
★★★: Most of my favorite moments on XIII: Far From Here are on the 2nd half of the album
Tyler, the Creator “IGOR” REACTION/REVIEW!
★★★★: Rapping is merely a pocket on IGOR – an album focused on harmonies, chords, & production sophistication
Megan Thee Stallion “FEVER” REACTION/REVIEW
★★★1/2: “Yeah, she can freestyle…but can she put together a song?” Megan Thee Stallion silences all critics on her debut album FEVER!
Queen Key – Eat My Pussy (Again) Album Review
★★★1/2: Chicago up & comer Queen Key delivers a project that touches on a variety of subject matter over various production!
Curren$y & LNDN DRGS “Umbrella Symphony” Album Review
★★★★: Backed by Sean House’s 1980s contemporary vibes & pop-soul samples, Umbrella Symphony is a perfect backdrop to Curren$y’s laid-back lyrics.
Berner “El Chivo” Album Review
★★★3/4: Bay Area legend Berner delivers another page of his audio-autobiography with El Chivo aka THE GOAT
VINYL OF THE WEEK💿#19: 7 DAYS OF FUNK by Snoop Dogg & Dâm-Funk!
This week’s episode of VINYL OF THE WEEK is a Stones Throw release, 7 DAYS OF FUNK. This cult favorite was recorded in just 7 days!
Your Old Droog “It Wasn’t Even Close” Album Review
★★★★: Your Old Droog gives us a peek into his Central European heritage, and also his elusive Hip-Hop kinships
ScHoolboy Q – CrasH Talk album review
★★★1/2: Although listeners aren’t treated to the introspective, conceptual themes that Q delivered on previous albums, CrasH Talk is still worth a listen!
Larry June “The Port of San Francisco” Review
★★★: Port of SF is like a combination of Curren$y, Dom Kennedy delivery, and Polyester the Saint swagger.
Rico Nasty & Kenny Beats – Anger Management REVIEW
★★★1/2: Despite a few basic punchlines from Rico and an awkward feature from Splurge, “Anger Management” is a recommended listen and displays the chemistry between Rico Nasty & Kenny Beats
Billy Woods & Kenny Segal “Hiding Places” REVIEW
★★★★: Hiding Places is a raw, war-like observation by Billy Woods, with Kenny Segal providing a distorted backdrop.