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    2016 rap album reviews

    Tech N9ne, The Storm © Strange Music
    Album 💿

    Tech N9ne Electrifies on ‘The Storm’

    Underrated and underappreciated Midwest rapper Tech N9ne electrifies on his latest album, ‘The Storm.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 13, 2016 ago
    J. Cole, 4 Your Eyez Only [📷: Roc Nation]
    Album 💿

    J. Cole Goes Deep and Personal on ‘4 Your Eyez Only’

    J. Cole delivers a deep, meaningful, and personal effort on his fourth studio album, ‘4 Your Eyez Only.’ ‘4 Your Eyez Only’ has no guest features.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsDecember 12, 2016 ago
    Mac Miller, The Divine Feminine [📷: Warner]
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    Mac Miller, The Divine Feminine | Album Review 💿

    Mac Miller flips the script on his fourth studio album, THE DIVINE FEMININE. The results are captivating & well-rounded.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 19, 2016 ago
    Travis Scott, Birds In the Trap Sing McKnight © Epic
    Album 💿

    Travis Scott Has His Moments On ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’

    Alternative rapper Travis Scott returns with ambitious, sophomore album, ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’, featured a star-studded cast.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsSeptember 7, 2016 ago
    Tory Lanez, I Told You © Interscope
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    Tory Lanez Delivers an Ambitious Debut With ‘I Told You’

    Up-and-coming rapper and singer Tory Lanez delivers an ambitious debut album with ‘I Told You’. It’s imperfect, but he showcases plenty of potential.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 23, 2016 ago
    Rae Sremmurd, SremmLife 2 [📷: Eardruma / Interscope]
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    Rae Sremmurd, SremmLife 2 | Album Review

    After being delayed, southern rap duo Rae Sremmurd finally release their sophomore album, SremmLife 2. SremmLife 2 naturally follow-up SremmLife.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 20, 2016 ago
    DJ Khaled, Major Key © Epic
    Album 💿

    DJ Khaled Delivers Plenty of Hits on ‘Major Key’

    DJ Khaled received a lift from buzz singles promoting his latest album, ‘Major Key’, a star-studded affair featuring Drake, JAY Z, Kendrick Lamar & others.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsAugust 9, 2016 ago
    Dreezy, No Hard Feelings © Interscope
    Album 💿

    Dreezy Shows Potential Throughout ‘No Hard Feelings’

    All in all, Chicago rapper/singer Dreezy shows immense potential throughout the course of her debut album No Hard Feelings.

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 19, 2016 ago
    Snoop Dogg, Coolaid © Doggy Style:eOne
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    Snoop Dogg, Coolaid | Album Review 💿

    Despite being past his lucrative peak, Snoop Dogg continues to be prolific, delivering another consistent and enjoyable offering with latest LP ‘Coolaid.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 17, 2016 ago
    ScHoolboy Q, Blank Face LP © Interscope
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    ScHoolboy Q, Blank Face LP | Album Review 💿

    West Coast rapper Schoolboy Q delivers a dark and intriguing effort on his highly anticipated fourth album, ‘Blank Face LP.’

    By the musical hype, 9 yearsJuly 12, 2016 ago

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