Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight really shows off Travi$'s immense diversity and ability to create vibe upon vibe. It might be a little light on substance but the sheer style more than makes up for it.
Prima Donna EP has Vince experimenting with different production while still delivering the same in your face lyrics about the gangster lifestyle and social struggles with a matter of factness that's refreshing. It's not perfect, but it's different than almost anything else you'll hear out there and it shows Vince's supreme confidence in his craft.
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The Lost Flash Drive is pure vintage fire from G-Unit. Classic Unit production and verbal assaults. Maybe a little too "classic" at times, but "Set the Pick" alone shows why they were so loved.
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Jaron Davis is a dope up and coming drummer that's been making major noise down South. He talks about how he got his start in music, his influences, who he's got on his playlist now, and what he wants to accomplish with his music. He also has some strong opinions about the current state of music and gives some advice to others looking to pursue their dreams.
Stoned On Ocean EP is the tried and true formula we've been hearing for the past couple of years. The laid back, soulful production and raps still sound great, but it might be time to shake things up a bit.
The Getaway is a sonically a great album full of the funk infused rock The Chili Peppers have become known for. At times, too "clean" but still a very good outing.
SremmLife 2 isn't anything groundbreaking. If you've heard any hip-hop from Atlanta within the last few years, then you know what you're getting into. When it works, it provides some good turn up music.
Daniel Son; Necklace Don is the best 2 Chainz project in years. This is him at his best, with some hard hitting production and slick, witty lyrics that he's become known for. Don't write off 2 Chainz just yet.
The Perfect Luv Tape is definitely not high art, but it can be a fun ride if you're able to "turn off" for a while. Lil Uzi Vert isn't the first of this new wave of "rappers" but he shows why he's one of the better ones.
Up and coming French producer Stwo, along with some great vocals, has managed to blend together a number of different genres to create a unique sound and a project full of vibes from front to back.
Anything But Words was an unexpected collaboration between two NY icons in Paul Banks of Interpol and RZA of Wu-Tang. While sonically everything sounds great, it's just too formulaic and pop leaning for it's own good. A missed opportunity on something that could have been a dark, gritty spectacle.
No, My Name is JEFFERY is more of the same from Young Thug. While the production isn't terrible, it's just nothing we haven't heard before, and better. Making his inability to say anything worthwhile or coherent stand out even more.
After four long years, Blond is an interesting dive as an art project, but as a music album the abstractness and sparsity of actual music go too far at times.
Four years is a long time to wait for the complete waste of film that was Endless. The music's the only saving grace here, otherwise I wish I could get my time back.
Summertime Shootout 2 may not be Fabolous's best mixtape, but it's still a strong offering full of his vintage punchlines and topical references. Still waiting for him to 'level up' as he says frequently though.
Telefone is a refreshing departure from the typical hip-hop fare. The serious subject matter, jazz, soul, and gospel infused production paired with Noname's unique delivery make for something special.
I Told You shows Tory's immense talent. Great production, great flows, and great vocals make it a very good major debut. Next time however, he should do more to differentiate himself from the 'others' out there.
P3 shows that PARTYNEXTDOOR is a great songwriter, but some boring production and subpar vocals often leaves me wanting to hear The Weeknd instead.
Talk Back was full of phenomenal production and high quality music, but was often plagued by sub par lyricism. But all in all it was a pleasant surprise and I look forward to more from Kembe X.
Summer Songs 2 doesn't bring a lot of substance to the table but it has some catchy songs that will have most people vibing. Just don't go in expecting too much.
Generationwhy is the debut album from Zhu and it's pure dance music that'll have you wanting to let loose. So get ready for some good vibes.
At Night, Alone. is an overall solid album that showcases Posner's ability to write a compelling song. It just suffers at times from a "sameness" feeling that often leaves me listening to the dance remixes more than the originals.