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The Problem with Young, SoundCloud Propelled Rappers | Op Ed
Social media plays a gargantuan role in propelling rappers to the mainstream theses day. While this is a wonderful ‘come up,’ the musical quality often suffers.
Music
Lil Xan, ‘Wake Up’ | Track Review
Up-and-coming rapper Lil Xan proves he’s part of the ‘new normal’ of rap music with “Wake Up.” That new normal being lazy rhymes built on platitudes spat over generic, minimalist, but hard-nosed beat.
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Cardi B, ‘Bartier Cardi’ | Track Review
Up-and-coming female rapper Cardi B returns as the lead artist on tough-minded single “Bartier Cardi.” She’s assisted by ubiquitous rapper, 21 Savage.
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N.E.R.D, No One Ever Really Dies | Album Review
Following a seven-year hiatus, N.E.R.D returns full-throttle on fifth studio album, ‘No One Ever Really Dies.’
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Machine Gun Kelly, ‘The Break Up’ | Track Review
Cleveland rap standout Machine Gun Kelly stays on the grind, dropping pop-radio-ready rap single, “The Break Up.”
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G-Eazy, The Beautiful & Damned | Album Review 💿
28-year old, Bay Area Rapper G-Eazy shows more range on his highly-anticipated third album, double album ‘The Beautiful & Damned.’
Evergreen
20 Best Rap Albums of 2017 | Year in Review
Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Jay-Z (4:44), and Tyler, the Creator (Flower Boy), lead the list of 20 Best Rap Albums of 2017.
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Eminem, Revival | Album Review
Following a four-year hiatus, veteran Detroit rapper Eminem returns with a lengthy, jam-packed new album, ‘Revival.’
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Juicy J, Rubba Band Business | Album Review
Memphis rap veteran Juicy J returns turned-up after a four-year hiatus. ‘Rubba Band Business’ is chocked-full of bangers.
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Big Sean & Metro Boomin, Double or Nothing | Album Review
Rapper Big Sean and sought-after producer Metro Boomin make magic together on their collaborative album, ‘Double or Nothing.’
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6ix9ine, ‘Kooda’ | Track Review
6ix9ine is the latest SoundCloud rapper on the rise into the mainstream. He has an energetic, hard-hitting banger on his hands with “Kooda.”
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G-Eazy, ‘Love is Gone’ | Track Review
G-Eazy brings the heat with the seventh teaser track from ‘The Beautiful & Damned,’ “Love is Gone.” He’s assisted by Drew Love of THEY.