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6.9

out of 10

ScHoolboy Q - Blank Face LP

ScHoolboy Q – Blank Face LP Reaction

Blank Face LP never quite reaches those lofty expectations surrounding it and it starts to drag a little towards the end but it's a more than worthy addition to anyone's discography. It's dark and menacing, with some killer production and that signature Q personality. You have to think this is what he was aiming for when he first made Habits and Contradictions.

7.6

out of 10

Mike Posner – At Night, Alone. Reaction

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.

7.9

out of 10

Stwo – D.T.S.N.T. (EP) Reaction

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.

7.7

out of 10

Lil Uzi Vert - The Perfect Luv Tape

Lil Uzi Vert – The Perfect Luv Tape Reaction

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.

7.3

out of 10

2 Chainz - Daniel Son; Necklace Don

2 Chainz – Daniel Son; Necklace Don Reaction

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.

8.2

out of 10

Kembe X - Talk Back

Kembe X – Talk Back Reaction

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.

3.1

out of 10

PARTYNEXTDOOR - PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3)

PARTYNEXTDOOR – PARTYNEXTDOOR 3 (P3) Reaction

P3 shows that PARTYNEXTDOOR is a great songwriter, but some boring production and subpar vocals often leaves me wanting to hear The Weeknd instead.

7.4

out of 10

Tory Lanez - I Told You

Tory Lanez – I Told You Reaction

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.

7.7

out of 10

Noname - Telefone

Noname – Telefone Reaction

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.

3.8

out of 10

Frank Ocean - Endless

Frank Ocean – Endless Reaction

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.

7.4

out of 10

Frank Ocean - Blond

Frank Ocean – Blond Reaction

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.

7.7

out of 10

Vince Staples - Prima Donna EP

Vince Staples – Prima Donna EP Reaction

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.

5.7

out of 10

Gucci Mane - Everybody Looking

Gucci Mane – Everybody Looking Reaction

Everybody Looking is everything you want from a Gucci Mane album. Hard beats, personality, and trap talk. Love him or hate him, Guwop back!

3.1

out of 10

DJ Khaled - Major Key

DJ Khaled – Major Key Reaction

DJ Khaled is back with Major Key, another studio "album" that didn't quite live up to the immense potential in it's collaborations. Like Lorenzo said in A Bronx Tale, "The saddest thing in life is wasted talent."

7.4

out of 10

ZHU - Generationwhy

ZHU – Generationwhy Reaction

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.

4.4

out of 10

Lil Yachty - Summer Songs 2

Lil Yachty – Summer Songs 2 Reaction

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.

5.3

out of 10

Juicy J - Lit In Ceylon

Juicy J – Lit In Ceylon Reaction

Lit In Ceylon is more of the same from Juicy J. Turn up music, heavy trap beats, and trap lyrics. Although this time it's missing his signature humor and motivational talks, making it a longer listen than usual.

5.2

out of 10

Rae Sremmurd - SremmLife 2

Rae Sremmurd – SremmLife 2 Reaction

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.

7

out of 10

Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Getaway

Red Hot Chili Peppers – The Getaway Reaction

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.

6.8

out of 10

Curren$y - Stoned On Ocean

Curren$y – Stoned On Ocean EP Reaction

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.

5.9

out of 10

Fabolous - Summertime Shootout 2

Fabolous – Summertime Shootout 2 Reaction

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.

8.9

out of 10

G-Unit - The Lost Flash Drive

G-Unit – The Lost Flash Drive Reaction

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.

4.8

out of 10

Young Thug - No, My Name Is Jeffery

Young Thug – No, My Name Is JEFFERY Reaction

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.

5.7

out of 10

Banks & Steelz - Anything But Words

Banks & Steelz – Anything But Words Reaction

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.

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