Check out some of this weeks most talked about and interesting music videos from Katy Perry, Big Sean, Harry Styles, Fleet Foxes, Miley Cyrus, and much more.
Check out some of this weeks most talked about and interesting music videos from T.I., Selena Gomez, Lil Uzi Vert, DJ Khaled, and more.
While there were some flashes of potential on Ransom 2, they were few and far in between and some of the most interesting production was often dragged down by some truly weak features. It never left much of an impact and you've surely heard better Mike WiLL on other artist's projects.
DAMN. is Kendrick's most contemporary and immediate album yet and the fact that he's able to pull it off without sacrificing his artistic vision or insane attention to the detail is an accomplishment all in itself. In short, DAMN. is the embodiment of hip-hop, in every form and facet.
There's nothing really noteworthy or stand out about Two-9's debut album. There's some expectedly strong production and if I need some purely good sounding turn up music then this might be an album I'd turn to, but anything other than that, there's not a whole lot to offer.
American Teen is an interesting first effort from the up and comer. It has a really unique retro feel to it that sets it apart from his peers, but at times it can come off as too forced. If hipster had a sound, this might be it. But I can see why so many are excited about his potential. He's like a lesser, male American Lorde.
I don't understand the hype NAV got outside of being associated with The Weeknd. There's nothing special or original here that differentiates him from the other "trendy" acts out there, and these acts are a dime a dozen these days. Just another checklist of everything that's considered cool at the moment.
This is the third solo offering from The Internet, and while it's the shortest of the trio it might show the most potential. At only 18 years of age, Steve Lacy shows a command and understanding of funk and soul well beyond his years. He is as equally strong in front of the boards as he is behind them; giving us glimpses of what might be the next big thing.
March had a ton of great new albums and music videos from the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Minus The Bear, Drake and the Gorillaz, and it also featured some interesting trailers for IT, Justice League, and War for the Planet of the Apes. We've highlighted some of the best drops over the month and now we're ready to crown the best album, movie trailer, and music video.
In Volume 3 of Musicphiles we chop it up about a number of the latest projects and singles to drop. We give our thoughts about Drake's More Life and whether we think he's just riding waves at this point. Then we talk about Rather You Than Me by Rick Ross and the latest singles from Kendrick Lamar and what we think he may have in store. We end things by talking about Mike WiLL Made-It's latest, Kodak Black's surprisingly fire album, Tuxedo II, The Wild by Raekwon, and more.
Divide will undoubtedly be a commercial hit that will continue to catapult Sheeran into mainstream stardom. I found myself singing and humming along, but it's simple and idealistic songwriting left a lot of it feeling empty and uninteresting.
At times, Rather You Than Me falls victim to sounding too formulaic and predictable, especially in some of it's production choices, but a strong lyrical showing with a renewed focus on substance over style make this one of Ross' best projects in years.
Check out some of this weeks most talked about and interesting music videos from Imagine Dragons, J. Cole, Future, Ed Sheeran, Big Sean, and much more.
You knew this was coming. An entire episode dedicated to Kendrick Lamar's latest LP, DAMN. We break it down track-by-track and give our thoughts and opinions about the songs and any possible meanings they may have and we wrap up by giving our final thoughts on the album as a whole and how it compares to the rest of his discography.
Check out some of this weeks most talked about and interesting music videos from Rick Ross, Mac Miller, Paramore, Zayn, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, and much more.
I used to think Kodak Black was a complete jackass, but after giving Painting Pictures a chance, I have a much clearer understanding of who he is as a person and why he is that way. He's a project baby with surprising amount of depth. An unexpectedly great album.
Check out some of this weeks most talked about and interesting music videos from Chris Brown, Lil Dicky, Toro Y Moi, Wale, Major Lazer, and much more.
The Iceberg is yet another very strong release from Oddisee with some great sounding live instrumental hip-hop with a thoughtful, socially conscious message.
Drunk is easily one of the most unique listens I've had in quite some time. It's crazy brew of free flowing instrumentation, crazy synths, funky bass lines, and random noises give you a peek into the wild mind of Thundercat.
The Drum Chord Theory is the second solo offering to come from the members of The Internet and it's their second really strong offering that shows off everything they're capable of as individuals. Matt Martians is a phenomenal rising producer who's crafted some great experimental grooves that dabble in funk, R&B, and neo-soul. There are some definite hints of early Pharrell and Star Trak.
Check out some of this weeks most talked about and interesting music videos from John Mayer, Raekwon, B.o.B, and more.
Check out some of this weeks most talked about and interesting music videos from Kendrick Lamar, A Tribe Called Quest, Tuxedo, Danny Brown, Mike WiLL Made-It, and more.
Voids was the first album I've heard from Minus The Bear and it was all very solid indie rock with some great guitar work that seamlessly blended their various elements to create some really compelling music.
More Life is his most experimental project to date; delivering a collection of the different eclectic sounds that have been inspiring his music lately. While initially I was disappointed that we didn't get more straight up hip-hop, especially after the more pop leaning Views, it's hard to argue the results. More Life is another win for him and will undoubtedly mainstream a lot of the artists and sounds it employs.