Bari creates some enjoyable, albeit superficial, chill trap vibes on MSTRGLSS that'll have you bopping along to it, as long as you are capable of just turning off and turning up. Read More
Boogie's major debut won't go down as a game changer but it is a highly focused project that delivers on his vision and is true to his artistry. Albeit, it could have benefited from a few more bright spots on the otherwise melancholic affair. Read More
'TDT' is more of a continuation of Big K.R.I.T.'s last album than a major step forward, but it's a solid offering that shows he's continuing to expand his range as an artist. Read More
For those expecting a more evolved or matured Future ready to open up, 'The WIZRD' will be a disappointment, but for those just wanting higher quality Future music than we've been getting, then he delivers. Read More
Despite initial impressions Kodak Black continues to deliver some of the most poignant music to come out of this new generation of rappers, and with a realness and authenticity that can't be manufactured. Read More
Outside of the phenomenal "Wake Up in the Sky", Gucci Mane's latest is just another typical, albeit more consistent, Gucci Mane project. I'm just not sure that that's enough anymore. Read More
Anderson .Paak is an undeniably talented artist but he doesn't always deliver on that potential. 'Oxnard' is a definite step up from his debut but it still can't fully shake that feeling of missing 'something.' Read More
'Still My Moment' still sees Tee Grizzley struggling to find his musical identity and create anything memorable. Read More
Curren$y, Freddie Gibbs, & The Alchemist create a strange but enjoyable combination powered by Gibbs' ferocious delivery and Alchemist's psychedelic-tinged production. Read More
The latest joint project from Apollo Brown featuring Joell Ortiz is a respectable effort in essential East coast hip-hop although it stays strictly within the lines. Read More
'DiCaprio 2' is a technically impressive project that shows off J.I.D's deep lyrical arsenal, and has him clearly poised for stardom - just not quite yet. Read More
Jaden Smith is still firmly in the lane he created for himself with 'SYRE' and doesn't show a lot of improvement or growth since then but it's still solid music despite it lacking any 'wow' moments. Read More
While not perfect, Meek Mill does live up to the hype and manages to balance his usual bangers with his new found social awareness. It all feels authentic and makes 'Championships' his most impactful album yet. Read More
Lil Baby keeps things the exact same for what is essentially 'Harder Than Ever 1.5'; enjoyable but inconsequential. Read More
The Diplomats made a much stronger return than I ever expected they were capable of and while they do play things a bit too safe, they manage to capture some of that magic that made them such a unique movement back in the early 2000s. Read More
While not as realized or surprising as Kendrick's 'Black Panther' album, Mike WiLL Made-It still delivers a largely enjoyable album that will surely push more collaborations between Hollywood and hip-hop. Read More
Metro Boomin's latest, while technically competent, is a sluggish affair that doesn't live up to his past or pave a clear way forward. A mixed bag of mundane. Read More
'DUMMY BOY' is a convoluted collection of singles solely aimed for the charts, and while there are few moments that may stick with you, they're about as shallow as the caricature of 6IX9INE himself. Read More
While there's no way that this was the exact vision Lil Peep had for this project, they still did a good job of highlighting the immense talent and potential he had as an artist that could blur genre lines and be the face of this new "emo rap" wave. Read More
Trippie Redd's latest is a surprisingly solid project that shows an impressive amount of growth from just a few months ago. This is probably his most fully realized one yet. Read More
Vince Staples' latest shows full love to west coast hip-hop and although extremely short, it delivers fully on its concept and gives us what would have been some fantastic summertime tunes. Great music nonetheless and a welcome return to his foundations. Read More
Swizz Beatz came with one of the biggest suprises of the fall, an unexpectedly versatile collection of songs that brings out the best of each and every guest feature. He's still got it. Read More
Future & Juice WRLD is yet another collaboration that really has no reason for existing other than streaming numbers. A lifeless listen that doesn't bring out the best of either artist. Read More
For his first fully independent project in a while Action Bronson plays things surprisingly safe and outside of a few instances, he doesn't really deliver any 'wow' moments like we're used to. Read More
