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Lil Xan, Total Xanarchy | Album Review
Rising Cali rapper Lil Xan, a member of the infamous SoundCloud, mumble rap movement, assembles one of the dumber albums of 2018 with ‘Total Xanarchy.’
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Phora, ‘Holding On’ | Track Review
Suffering from the immense pain of a bad breakup, Phora expresses his heartbreak superbly on the track, via “Holding On.”
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Rich the Kid, The World is Yours | Album Review 💿
Atlanta rapper Rich the Kid drops his highly-anticipated debut album, ‘The World is Yours.’ The album has its fair share of highlights, but a lack of distinct artistry holds the rapper back.
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Mike WiLL Made-It, ‘Aries (YuGo) Part 2’ | Track Review
Although Mike WiLL-Made It assembles a star-studded cast comprised of Rae Sremmurd, Big Sean, Quavo, and Pharrell, single “Aries (YuGo) Part 2” is merely good, not particularly great.
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Lizzo, ‘Fitness’ | Track Review
Concerned with fitness, specifically ensuring that her “booty vicious,” Minneapolis-based hip-hop musician Lizzo drops short, but sweet single, “Fitness.”
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Smokepurpp & Murda Beatz, ‘Do Not Disturb’ | Track Review
Rising rapper Smokepurpp, paired once more with producer Murda Beatz returns with brief, new single, “Do Not Disturb.” They are joined by Lil Yachty and Offset.
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A$AP Rocky, ‘Bad Company’ | Track Review
A$AP Rocky returns with a new single, “Bad Company.” The New York rapper is assisted by Memphis rapper, BlacBoy JB.
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Bhad Bhabie, ‘Gucci Flip Flops’ | Track Review
Bhad Bhabie, better known as the “cash me outside” girl from Dr. Phil, returns with a new single, “Gucci Flip Flops.” Bad as ever, she’s assisted by Lil Yachty.
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Big Freedia, ‘Rent’ | Track Review
New Orleans bounce musician Big Freedia returns chocked-full of attitude and energy on her electrifying new single, “Rent.”
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Ty Dolla $ign, ‘Pineapple’ | Track Review
Ubiquitous hip-hop musician Ty Dolla $ign, assisted by southern rappers Gucci Mane and Quavo, returns with the delicious, enjoyable single, “Pineapple.”
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Lil Xan, ‘The Man’ | Track Review
Banging production and an edgy sound can’t save Lil Xan from falling victim to emptiness, shallowness, and most of all, rap clichés.
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Tyler, the Creator, ‘Okra’ | Track Review
Controversial, Grammy-nominated Tyler, the Creator drops a ‘flex-fest’ on his brief single “Okra.” He also drops a number of pop cultural references, not to mention raising more questions about his sexuality.