Revolution Radio was a refreshing return to the basics of rock and roll. It's hard hitting, guitar heavy compositions really stand out in a time when mainstream rock has gone full blown pop, and it's hard not to appreciate artists who've already reached the top, that still "go there."
We had a blast shooting our next video in our PRESENTS series with up and coming hip-hop artist, Axcess and we wanted to share a few shots from the sit down. Be on the look out for the video and article dropping soon.
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Stoney is pure style over substance. Full of that "trill pop" sound he basically birthed, with mainly forgettable verses, but big, catchy hooks, and irresistible melodies. It's a solid debut that proves he's more than just "White Iverson."
4 Your Eyez Only takes his recent minimalist approach a step too far. Aside from a few tracks, the production is heavily sedated and lacking anything memorable. If it wasn't for his immense ability to paint vivid pictures with his lyrics, it'd be a tough one to get all the way through .Ultimately, he's one of the most important hip-hop voices of this generation, but he struggled with meshing his message with interesting music.
November was full of great moments for the culture. From albums from the likes of A Tribe Called Quest and Alicia Keys, to videos from OK Go and The Lumineers, all the way to new trailers for Fences and Kong: Skull Island. 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 for the month of November.
Darkness and Light is his most ambitious album in years, flirting with the deeper, darker side of himself but never fully committing to going 'there.' Resulting in yet another great sounding but safe album that doesn't resonate for all that long.
Awaken, My Love! is an interesting experiment that has some noteworthy moments but is ultimately held back by it's too faithful adherence to it's 70's funk influences. Sorely missing the levity, personality, and subject matter Gambino has become known for.
Black America Again is angry, emotional, politically charged music that's unapologetically black. Basically, it's Common back to his roots, toeing the edge of being too heavy.
Starboy isn't so much of a reinvention as it is a readjustment. Easing up on some of the seediness and dark narratives have made this his safest work to date, but it's still a highly entertaining listen and shows why he's still leaps and bounds ahead of his many imitators.
Northern Lights is a wide ranging album, employing sounds from pop, hip-hop, drum and bass, dubstep, and more. They sacrificed cohesiveness for diversity but it results in having just too many disparate parts and the album starts to lose momentum halfway through.
The Altar tries to bring an edge and darkness to pop that has some very hit and miss production that at times can feel more trendy than authentic. Her personal, vulnerable songwriting is the real highlight of the album.
December was full of great moments for the culture. We had some highly anticipated and unexpected videos and albums from artists like J. Cole, Chris Brown, Childish Gambino, and Yasiin Bey (Mos Def). We also got some great trailers for Alien Covenant, Dunkirk, War for the Planet of the Apes, and more. 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 for the month of December.
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Do What Thou Wilt. is a step in the right direction for Ab-Soul. It features some of his best production and sharpest lyrics in some time. Even though there are still some baffling contradictions that I guess I'm just not "woke" enough to get.
It's been a long road to redemption for Charles Hamilton, but one monkey has been lifted off his back. His long awaited debut, Hamilton, Charles, didn't quite live up to the immense expectations, but it was a solid start. Full of bright, bouncy beats that evoke a feeling of hope and positivity; emotions that carry over to his still strong lyricism. His style and delivery however, you either love it or you hate it.
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We Got It From Here is about as close to musical perfection that you can get. Tribe manages to do the nearly impossible of being both nostalgic and modern at the same time. It's an absolute tour de force in all areas: production, lyrics, and guest features. Just wow!
Woman is a decidedly more analog album from the duo that hearkens back to 70's era dance floor disco. While it succeeds to varying degrees, it's still an interesting album that'll make you want to groove.
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24k Magic is pure old school funk/R&B nostalgic gold. Any number of it's songs could strongly stand amongst many of the classics and the way Mars is effortlessly able to fully embody the sound and the spirit of the era he's working in is truly impressive and unparalleled.
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WALLS is easy bake music, full of sing-a-long choruses and big, hypnotic guitars, and easy songwriting that'll leave you looking for something a little more to sink your teeth into. But damn if it isn't infectious.