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    Gucci Mane, Evil Genius [Photo Credit: Atlantic]
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    Gucci Mane, Evil Genius | Album Review

    Although East Atlanta rap standout Gucci Mane remains consistent on ‘Evil Genius,’ mixing up the script wouldn’t have hurt in the least.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 24, 2018 ago
    Meek Mill, Championships [📷: Atlantic]
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    Meek Mill, Championships | Album Review

    Meek Mill makes an energetic, inspired fourth studio album with Championships, his first full-length release since being released from prison.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsDecember 11, 2018 ago
    BROCKHAMPTON, iridescence [Photo Credit: QUESTION EVERYTHING / RCA]
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    BROCKHAMPTON, iridescence | Album Review 💿

    LA-based hip-hop collective BROCKHAMPTON captivates on their major label debut album, ‘iridescence,’ their fourth album overall.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 24, 2018 ago
    Quavo, QUAVO HUNCO [📷: Quality Control/Motown/Capitol]
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    Quavo, QUAVO HUNCHO | Album Review

    Quavo releases his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘QUAVO HUNCHO.’  While the LP has its moments, the rapper also seems to run short on fresh ideas.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 16, 2018 ago
    T.I., DIME TRAP [Photo Credits: Epic]
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    T.I., Dime Trap | Album Review

    Self-proclaimed ‘King of the South’ T.I. delivers plenty of worthwhile moments on his tenth studio album, ‘Dime Trap.’  

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 10, 2018 ago
    Logic, YSIV [📷: Def Jam]
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    Logic, YSIV | Album Review 💿

    Grammy-nominated rapper Logic remains on autopilot throughout the course of his highly-anticipated, fourth studio album, ‘YSIV.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 4, 2018 ago
    Lil Wayne, Tha Carter V [Photo Credit: Young Money]
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    Lil Wayne, Tha Carter V | Album Review 💿

    Despite its incredibly delayed release, Grammy-winning southern rapper Lil Wayne exceeds expectations on the highly-anticipated ‘Tha Carter V.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsOctober 3, 2018 ago
    Machine Gun Kelly, BINGE [Photo Credits: Bad Boy / Interscope]
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    Machine Gun Kelly, BINGE | Album Review

    Machine Gun Kelly smartly capitalizes off his “Rap Devil” resurgence with his brief album, ‘BINGE.’ The problem? It’s pretty flipping bad.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 24, 2018 ago
    Russ, Zoo [Photo Credit: Columbia]
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    Russ, ZOO | Album Review

    Despite throwing in a couple of features, Russ delivers an underwhelming sophomore LP with ‘Zoo,’ which is devoid of innovative spirit.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 13, 2018 ago
    $uicideBoy$, I Want to Die in New Orleans [Photo Credit: G*59]
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    $uicideBoy$, I Want to Die in New Orleans | Album Review

    After releasing numerous projects, cousin rap-duo $uicideBoy$ finally release their debut album, ‘I Want to Die in New Orleans.’  

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 11, 2018 ago
    Eminem, Kamikaze [📷: Aftermath]
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    Eminem, Kamikaze | Album Review

    Angry over the state of rap as well as the poor critical reception of his album, ‘Revival,’ Eminem surprises with an angry, surprise album, ‘Kamikaze.’

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsSeptember 4, 2018 ago
    Nicki Minaj, Queen [Photo Credit: Cash Money]
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    Nicki Minaj, Queen | Album Review

    After a four-year hiatus, Nicki Minaj returns with her highly-anticipated, fourth studio album, ‘Queen.’ It doesn’t disappoint for the most part.

    By the musical hype, 7 yearsAugust 14, 2018 ago

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