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Smokepurpp, Bless Yo Trap © Alamo / Interscope

Smokepurpp, Bless Yo Trap | Track Review 🎵

SoundCloud up-and-coming, 20-year-old, Chicago rapper Smokepurpp drops a brief banger with “Bless Yo Trap.”

By the musical hype, 8 yearsSeptember 27, 2017 ago

Lupe Fiasco, DROGAS Light © 1st & 15th

Lupe Fiasco, DROGAS Light | Album Review 💿

Lupe Fiasco returns with his sixth album DROGAS Light, an effort which has its moments, but also falls short of his best work.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 16, 2017 ago

Dreezy, No Hard Feelings © Interscope

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

Michael Jackson, Xscape [📷: Epic]

Michael Jackson, Xscape | Album Review 💿

Xscape is a ‘much better than expected’ posthumous Michael Jackson album. It doesn’t fall into the same league as Jackson’s best, but a welcome addition.

By the musical hype, 12 yearsMay 15, 2014 ago

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