9.5
MASTERPIECE
When Beyoncé’s first surprise album dropped in late 2013, I was in the minority of its reception. I couldn’t help...
9.5
MASTERPIECE
7.1
Over eight years have passed since FKA twigs’ debut record. Following the release of LP1 the British entertainer received a flurry...
5.1
Mixed
Coming up in one of the country’s innovative hip-hop hotbeds, rapper, singer, songwriter $NOT is tough to pin down. Wearing his signature drawstring hoodie, $NOT is constantly trying out different sonics and styles in the early years of his career. His profile has grown immensely since signing with 300 Entertainment....
8.8
Acclaimed
It’s been a while since an album moved me to the point where I felt inspired to write a review....
5
MIXED
When Drake rapped “Far as the Drake era, man, we in the golden ages,” on ‘7am On Bridle Path’, which is...
8.6
ACCLAIM
When I think of the last project that took me into the world of another and brought me to tears. I think of Mustafa the Poet’s When Smoke Rises. Those types of LP’s are few and far in between. For Peets Sake “Keep Doing What You Doing, Don’t Worry” is a...
7
POSITIVE
Billie stans beware. Although I loved Eilish’s debut, I don’t blindly praise every musical effort she releases. To me, Happier...
6.9
POSITIVE
[junkie-dropcap]F[/junkie-dropcap]or years, I’ve grown tired of Vince’s music. When his debut dropped, Vince Staples became an instant wave. As time...
8
POSITIVE
Question. Who tried to say Tyler, The Creator can’t rap? Because he’s rapping on Call Me If You Get Lost like someone kidnapped his wig. His deliveries are both feverish and chill. Despite his recent Grammy win, Tyler remains diligent in the studio. I’ll be honest, though. When I first heard...
5.8
MIXED
[junkie-dropcap]T[/junkie-dropcap]he 2021 Grammys marked a huge milestone for Doja Cat. The California-born performer/producer finally received the recognition she deserved. Despite...
