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Gnash, us (EP) | Album Review 💿
gnash showcases exceptional potential on ‘us.’ Artistically, he has a lot to offer + he’s NOT like everybody else.
Music
What’s The Deal With The ‘DM’ and the ‘Gram’?
References to social networking have become the new go-to for rappers. Is it good? Eh, probably not, but in one regard at least it’s not molly rap.
Lyrical Spotlight
Drake, Views | Lyrical Spotlight
What better way to examine ‘Views,’ the fourth studio album from Canadian rapper and singer Drake, than analyzing and commentating on his deep lyrics?
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Christon Gray, The Glory Album | Album Review 💿
On his latest album, The Glory Album, Christon Gray shows he has plenty to offer both secular and religious music fans.
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Nick Weaver, Prowler | Album Review 💿
On his full-length album ‘Prowler,’ Nick Weaver shows both his continual growing potential and exceptionalness as an MC.
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Lyric Examination: Kanye West, The Life Of Pablo’
Kanye West’s new album ‘The Life Of Pablo’ is a trip. Here are some of the most memorable lyrics from LTOP, with a dash of commentary.
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Future, ‘EVOL’ – By the Lyrics
Future looks to keep the momentum going strong in 2016 with latest album EVOL, which has no shortage of memorable rhymes from the autotune loving MC.
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The Downfall of Kid Cudi: A Sad Tale
Kid Cudi is in a bad place. ‘Speedin’ Bullet to Heaven’ makes you question where he is mentally given its raw, depressed, and at times morbid nature.
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Hoodie Allen, Happy Camper | Album Review 💿
If he does nothing else, Hoodie Allen maintains consistency on ‘Happy Camper.’ Is Hoodie on? Yes, he’s ON.
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Mike Stud, These Days | Album Review 💿
Rhode Island rapper Mike Stud showcases a solid flow and delivers an enjoyable, though not transcendent effort on ‘These Days.’
Evergreen
Playlist: 25 Best Rap Songs of 2015
After flexing my muscles (writing, not biceps) and compiling the best songs and best albums of 2015, how about diving into genres? Here’s a quickie – 25 Best Rap Songs of 2015. Are there some ‘best’ songs that didn’t get loving from yours truly? Probably, but that’s life, and life’s Read more
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Ty Dolla $ign, Free TC | Album Review 💿
Ty Dolla $ign shows great versatility throughout ‘Free TC’, oscillating between singing/rapping & soulfulness/unapologetic brashness.