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A Boogie wit da Hoodie has created quite the buzz and many have crowned him the future of NY hip-hop. But if this generic mess of a debut is the best he has to offer then that future isn't looking so bright.
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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.
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While you can draw comparisons to many well-known rappers, J’Moris exhibits enough individuality and musical/lyrical capabilities to pique the interest of both hip-hop connoisseurs and those not that familiar with the genre.
Rapper Ice Spice first broke onto the scene with her Brooklyn drill song "In Ha Mood," but did she actually steal it? Let's chat.
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Still Striving is a mindless, hard-hitting, turn-up mixtape that doesn't do anything to elevate A$AP Ferg's career but it will wash out the bad taste of his last album for a lot of his fans. The production is the real MVP here.
Don't Smoke Rock came out of left field, but the unusual pairing between Rock and DZA created some real magic. DZA's unique, dreary flow really complements Rock's incredible samples and production, and their impressive list of features all deliver. Don't sleep on this one.
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Meek Mill's shown a ton of growth both personally and as an artist; no longer is everything just about rollies, cars, and women, but he touches on some real issues and does it exceptionally well.
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"Bless Yo Trap" is a by the numbers 'SoundCloud rap' album that fails to produce anything really worth of note. When the bar of entry into this sub-genre is this low they were always bound to start cannibalizing each others' sound and fan base sooner than later.
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.
Brace yourself for an unapologetic dose of raw hip-hop as GMY Ville drops his latest single, "Get Back," a hard-hitting anthem.
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With 'Creatures,' RPxSB certainly deliver the longest, and possibly one of the more inventive hip-hop albums this year.
The beef was reignited between longtime adversaries Eminem and Benzino, but did anybody need this?? Let's chat.
Tubi's catalog is stacked with just about every overlooked, forgotten, or possibly imaginary film to ever feature a rapper.
Gunna delivers a solid, albeit generic, modern Atlanta rap record but outside of him being an almost exact copy of Young Thug, I don't get the hype for him.
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Wins & Losses could have easily been Meek Mill's last great hurrah but with his back against the wall he came out swinging and proved that not only does he belong among rap's elite but that his best years are still ahead of him.
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On 'XIV XXVIII', J Ru has based his hip-hop on personal experience, making his lyrics and rhymes hit.
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Iggy Azalea's latest is a bit better than all the other generic, run of the mill, hyper-sexualized rap that floods the airwaves, but it's nothing that will really leave a lasting impact.
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It's not a bad album - the production is good, although not as good as Daytona, and more of an extension of TLOP - but ye was a major letdown for anyone looking for something more behind the self-centered, PR shtick we've gotten for the past month.
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Lyricism and his respect for the culture and tradition of hip-hop is still front and center but with a modern NY sound and feel that doesn't feel too contrived like it did at times on Paranoia. This is the Dave East I've been waiting for - full of lyrical venom, vivid storytelling, and street wise gravitas, yet still in touch with the times.
Our thoughts, opinions, and live reaction to the latest album from Kid Cudi, 'Insano'.
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Gemini was another generic Macklemore album despite being his first solo effort in years; full of some enjoyable moments of his signature churchy, feel good music but ultimately dragged down by his continued lack of subtlety or elevated artistry. Either you love his style by now or you don't, because that's all you're going to get.
The saga of the notorious Wu-Tang Clan album, 'Once Upon A Time In Shaolin,' is taking a new turn, with it in the hands of new owners.
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Rapsody delivered a jazzy, funky, soulful album full of incredible 'life music' and bars that match up with any MC in hip-hop, not just females. This is about as flawless an album execution since maybe To Pimp A Butterfly and I'm looking forward to picking this apart and vibing to it for the weeks to come. Damn she just made me rethink my best albums of the year.
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