Category: Music
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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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Jackboys 2: Jackboys & Travis Scott – Album Review
Five years after the first Jackboys album dropped, Travis Scott and his label return with an all-new compilation. Does it live up to the original? Written by Earvin Adjei Outside of Travis and Don Toliver, not much has been heard…
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Let God Sort Em Out: Clipse – Album Review
After a hiatus spanning over a decade, Clipse is back and ready to show the rap game that they haven’t lost a step. Did this album prove Clipse’s light still shines as bright as it did in years prior? Written…
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Music: Playboi Carti – Album Review
Finally, after five years and some change of anticipation, Playboi Carti’s long-awaited MUSIC is here. Now, let’s immerse ourselves in this new sound and explore what the album has to offer. Written by Earvin Adjei It’s been months since Playboi…
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The Best labels in Hip-Hop right now
Hip-hop is evolving faster than ever, and the labels behind today’s biggest stars are evolving with it. Lets take a look at some of the best collectives rap music currently has to offer Written by Earvin Adjei Opium Notable Artists:…
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