Kendrick Lamar | The Musical Hype - Part 22

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Sufjan Stevens, Carrie & Lowell [📷: Asthmatic Kitty]

Eyebrow-Raising Lyrics From 2015

Throughout 2015, there have been many eyebrow-raising lyrics that raise larger issues or have greater meaning when isolated from their parent song.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsApril 9, 2015 ago

Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly © Aftermath/Interscope

Kendrick Lamar, To Pimp A Butterfly | Album Review 💿

West Coast rapper Kendrick Lamar releases his second consecutive masterpiece with TO PIMP A BUTTERFLY; the album to beat in 2015.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsMarch 24, 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, 11 yearsMarch 18, 2015 ago

YG, My Krazy Life © Def Jam

YG, My Krazy Life | Album Review 💿

West Coast rapper YG delivers a compelling debut album with ‘My Krazy Life’.

By the musical hype, 12 yearsApril 2, 2014 ago

Schoolboy Q, Oxymoron [📷:Interscope]

ScHoolboy Q, Oxymoron | Album Review 💿

Oxymoron, the third LP by ScHoolboy Q, proves to be dark, captivating, and at times, a difficult, polarizing listening experience.

By the musical hype, 12 yearsMarch 3, 2014 ago

Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines © Interscope

Robin Thicke, Blurred Lines | Album Review 💿

R&B/Blue-eye soul standout Robin Thicke Delivers an enjoyable set of pop-soul cuts on ‘Blurred Lines,’ which is no “one trick pony.”

By the musical hype, 13 yearsJuly 29, 2013 ago

J. Cole, Born Sinner © Roc Nation

J. Cole, Born Sinner | Album Review 💿

J. Cole delivers a superb effort on his sophomore album, Born Sinner. The album concept remains intact and accessible throughout the effort.

By brent80, 13 yearsJune 18, 2013 ago

Kid Cudi, Indicud [Photo Credit: Republic]

Kid Cudi, Indicud | Album Review

Although lengthy and overstuffed, Kid Cudi delivers plenty of intriguing moments throughout the course of his third studio album, ‘Indicud.’

By the musical hype, 13 yearsApril 15, 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, 14 yearsAugust 21, 2012 ago

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