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Nick Weaver, Prowler © Nick Weaver

Nick Weaver, Prowler | Album Review 💿

On his full-length album ‘Prowler,’ Nick Weaver shows both his continual growing potential and exceptionalness as an MC.

By the musical hype, 10 yearsMarch 7, 2016 ago

G-Eazy, When It’s Dark Out © RCA

G-Eazy, When It’s Dark Out | Album Review

Up-and-coming Bay Area rapper G-Eazy drops his sophomore album, ‘When It’s Dark Out’. Eazy remains true to himself, which makes album no. 2 so endearing.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsDecember 10, 2015 ago

Snoop Dogg, BUSH [📷: Columbia]

Snoop Dogg, Bush | Album Review 💿

While veteran West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg hasn’t returned to rapping just yet, chill, funky, R&B LP ‘BUSH’ proves to be satisfying.

By the musical hype, 11 yearsMay 14, 2015 ago

Lana Del Rey, Ultraviolence [📷: Interscope]

Lana Del Rey, Ultraviolence | Album Review

Alternative musician Lana Del Rey shines on her incredibly moody new LP, ‘Ultraviolence.’ It perfectly showcases Del Rey’s incredibly robust, unique voice.

By the musical hype, 12 yearsJune 19, 2014 ago

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