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Drake, Scary Hours 2 | EP Review

After delaying his new album, Certified Lover Boy, Drake brings some fire to his three-track EP (or single), Scary Hours 2.

CJ brings ample energy on Loyalty Over Royalty, but lacks profundity, failing to bring distinct artistry or transcendence to the table.

Playboi Carti has intriguing moments on his sophomore LP, Whole Lotta Red, but needs to expand his arsenal where substance is concerned.

Kid Cudi reminds us why he’s such a beloved, key figure in hip-hop with his fine seventh studio album, Man on the Moon III: The Chosen.

After elevating his profile big time in 2020, Jack Harlow releases his debut album, Thats What They All Say, which has its notable moments.

Megan Thee Stallion brings the heat on her cocky, confident, hypersexual, and unapologetic debut album, Good News.

F*CK LOVE (SAVAGE), the debut commercial mixtape from The Kid LAROI, shows ample potential and a bright future for the teen rapper.

Detroit rapper Big Sean delivers the best album of his career with his highly anticipated fifth studio album, Detroit 2.

After falling short in 2018 with the brief Nasir, iconic rapper Nas atones with King’s Disease, his best work in years.

With the deluxe version of BLAME IN ON BABY, which arrives four months after its initial release, DaBaby doesn’t move the needle.

In tandem with her Disney+ film, Black is King, Beyoncé reissues The Lion King: The Gift in a deluxe edition.

Announcing his retirement from rap, with No Pressure, Logic bows out with one of the very best albums of career.