Kanye West | The Musical Hype - Part 21

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Kanye West, The Life of Pablo [📷: G.O.O.D. / Def Jam]

BB Grooves: Kanye West’s ‘The Life Of Pablo’ No. 1 on the Billboard 200

It was only a matter of time for Kanye West to find his way back to the top of the charts. ‘The Life of Pablo’ debuts at no. 1 on the Billboard 200.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsApril 13, 2016 ago

Kanye West, The Life of Pablo [📷: G.O.O.D. / Def Jam]

Lyric Examination: Kanye West, The Life Of Pablo’

Kanye West’s new album ‘The Life Of Pablo’ is a trip. Here are some of the most memorable lyrics from LTOP, with a dash of commentary.

By the musical hype, 9 yearsFebruary 22, 2016 ago

A$AP Rocky, AT.LONG.LAST.A$AP © RCA

A$AP Rocky, At. Long. Last. A$AP’ | Album Review

A$AP Rocky returns with his highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘At. Long. Last. A$AP.’ On ‘A.L.L.A.’, A$AP Rocky aims for bigger things.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 29, 2015 ago

10 Emotionally Overwhelming Songs | Playlist

The 10 featured songs are “full” of emotion and depth. Each song has a deeper meaning or larger purpose which makes it truly unique, special, and memorable.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsMay 1, 2015 ago

Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly © Aftermath/Interscope

Eight of the Most Surprising Album Releases

For these eight artists and their respective albums, the artists/labels took the gargantuan risk of the non-standard album release.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 18, 2015 ago

Rick Ross, Mastermind © Def Jam

Rick Ross, ‘Mastermind’: Track-By-Track

After finally finding his artistic lane, Ross spent fifth LP ‘God Forgives, I Don’t’ ‘flexing.’ The flex-fest continues on sixth LP, ‘Mastermind.’

By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 6, 2014 ago

Wale, The Gifted [📷: Atlantic]

Wale, The Gifted | Short Take Album Review

Wale is definitely a standout, which should go without saying. His third album, The Gifted, is consistent and exceptional throughout.

By brent80, 12 yearsJune 24, 2013 ago

Kanye West, Yeezus © Def Jam

Kanye West, Yeezus | Album Review

‘Yeezus’ doesn’t necessarily supersede the elite Kanye West albums, but it is an ambitious, interesting addition to his discography.

By brent80, 12 yearsJune 19, 2013 ago

DJ Khaled, Kiss the Ring © Cash Money

DJ Khaled, Kiss the Ring | Album Review

All in all, ‘Kiss the Ring,’ the latest DJ Khaled project, is a well assembled, star-studded affair that rarely misses.

By the musical hype, 13 yearsAugust 21, 2012 ago

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