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‘Look at Me!’: Reminiscing Briefly on the Music of XXXTentacion
Following the news of the tragic death of Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy aka XXXTentacion, I briefly reminisce on the music I covered by the rapper.
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Nas, NASIR | Album Review
Following a six-year hiatus, Grammy-nominated rap icon Nas finally returns with his highly-anticipated 11th studio album, ‘NASIR.’
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GoldLink, ‘Got Friends’ | Track Review
Grammy-nominated rapper GoldLink enlists Grammy-winning R&B artist Miguel for the assist on his new, woman-centric single, “Got Friends.”
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Beyoncé & Jay-Z (The Carters), EVERYTHING IS LOVE | Album Review
Beyoncé and Jay-Z (The Carters) have the entire world shook with their surprise collaborative studio album, ‘EVERYTHING IS LOVE.’
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Nicki Minaj, ‘Bed’ | Track Review
Nicki Minaj drops the third single from his highly-anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Queen.’ On “Bed,” she enlists Ariana Grande for the assist.
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Big Freedia, 3rd Ward Bounce (EP) | Album Review
New Orleans bounce musician Big Freedia returns chocked-full of attitude, energy, and feistiness on her electrifying EP, ‘3rd Ward Bounce.’
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DeJ Loaf & Leon Bridges, ‘Liberated’ | Track Review
Rapper/Singer DeJ Loaf and throwback soul singer Leon Bridges make a formidable team on the socially-conscious single, “Liberated.”
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Nicki Minaj, ‘Rich Sex’ | Track Review
Nicki Minaj, building towards her fourth studio album, enlists Lil Wayne for the absolutely filthy, yet hard-hitting banger, “Rich Sex.”
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Vic Mensa, ‘Reverse’ | Track Review
Chi-town rapper Vic Mensa, assisted by the ever-confident, ubiquitous, Bay Area rapper G-Eazy, drop a sick banger with “Reverse.”
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88rising, Joji & Rich Brian, ‘Midsummer Madness’ | Track Review
88 Rising enlists Joji, Rich Brian, Higher Brothers, and AUGUST 08 for the enjoyable, ‘F the rules’ anthem, “Midsummer Madness.”
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Jay Rock, ‘The Bloodiest’ | Track Review
Fresh off successes with “King’s Dead” and “Win,” Jay Rock continues his stellar year with “The Bloodiest,” the 3rd single from his third album, Redemption.
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Kanye West & Kid Cudi, KIDS SEE GHOSTS | Album Review 💿
Kanye West and Kid Cudi bring an enthralling, experimental listening experience as hip-hop duo KIDS SEE GHOSTS on their brief, self-titled debut.