Category: Music
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The Fall Off: J. Cole – Album Review
What J. Cole claims to be his final album has finally arrived. After over a decade in the rap game, what does the Carolina MC have set in store for his send-off? Written by Earvin Adjei Fans have been eagerly…
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Octane: Don Toliver – Album Review
2 years after the release of Hardstone Psycho, the Cactus Jack signee is back with an 18-track project. Written by Earvin Adjei When you’re attached to a name as large as Travis Scott, it can be hard to establish yourself…
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Don’t Be Dumb: A$AP Rocky – Album Review
The Harlem MC makes his long-awaited return with his fourth studio album. After years of leaks, delays, and everything that has unfolded in his life since his last release, fans have been more than eager to hear what he has…
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Discography Dive: A$AP Rocky
With Don’t Be Dumb finally on the way, what better way to gear up for the album than to revisit A$AP Rocky’s discography and see how each project stacks up against the rest? Written by Earvin Adjei Ahead of his…
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WHAT HAPPENED TO THE STREETS?: 21 Savage – Album Review
After nearly two years away, 21 Savage returns with a question that feels unavoidable in Atlanta rap right now: What happened to the streets? Written by Earvin Adjei Is there anyone better to pose the question, “What happened to the…
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UY Scuti: Young Thug – Album Review
With an album named after one of the largest stars in the universe, Young Thug sets an astronomical bar for his first album following a nearly 2.5-year jail bid. Written by Earvin Adjei After a highly publicized RICO trial and…
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The Last Wun: Gunna – Album Review
Since being caught up in the YSL RICO case, Gunna has endured a crazy couple of years. The Atlanta MC has been met with criticism from both peers and fans alike, with many questioning his place in rap moving forward.…
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DON’T TAP THE GLASS: Tyler, The Creator – Album Review
Tyler, The Creator is back less than a year after Chromakopia with a surprise follow-up that once again arrived on a Monday. The quick turnaround caught fans off guard but generated enormous amounts of hype. Written by Earvin Adjei Tyler…
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Alfredo 2: Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist – Album Review
Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist are back with a sequel to their Grammy-nominated 2020 album Alfredo. What does the duo have in store this time around, and how does this project stack up against the original? Written by Earvin Adjei…
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The Death of the Album Rollout: How hip-hop artists lost their ability to build buzz
At one point, album releases were led by cover art reveals, consistent single releases, magazine covers, and late-night performances. Nowadays, fans are lucky to receive anything more than a release date. Written by Earvin Adjei Album rollouts are dead. Or…
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