What to Expect from Travis Scott’s ‘Utopia’
The must-read expectations and predictions for Travis Scott’s upcoming album, Utopia.
Author: Hamza Riaz
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Review: Lil Baby & Lil Durk, ‘The Voice of the Heroes’
Lil Baby and Lil Durk secure their customary streams on a collab album with rapturous performances but zero shelf life.
Review: DMX, ‘Exodus’
The posthumous record covers all of DMX’s traditional bases but turns a cold shoulder to having his own voice heard.
Review: Jorja Smith, ‘Be Right Back’
The British songstress submits an album-worthy EP that is the most intimate we have heard her so far.
Tara Mills & Carns Hill Indulge in Silky R&B on ‘False Hope’ LP
Two unlikely South London talents come together for a sultry R&B project that demonstrates exactly what the UK R&B scene is craving.
A2 Releases Third Project, ‘Just So You Know’ LP
The elusive South London rapper and producer releases his debut album, Just So You Know, featuring appearances from Etta Bond and Fee Gonzales.
Five Up and Coming UK Music Podcasts
Here are the five best up and coming UK-based podcasts that discuss hip hop.
Still Shadey Drops Music Video for “Undone Ties”
South London rapper Still Shadey drops the visuals for his latest single, “Undone Ties” – his third release of 2021.
Guvna B Releases ‘everywhere + nowhere’ Deluxe Edition
East London rapper and author Guvna B has released the deluxe version to his ninth project, ‘everywhere + nowhere’.
Review: J. Cole, ‘The Off-Season’
On his first project in three years, J. Cole revives the hunger from the mixtape days to lay a foundation for something greater to come.
The Spot Cheque: Toosii is For the Fans
We joined Toosii in a conversation to discuss Thank You for Believing, the journey through his career and what defines him as a human being.
Review: AJ Tracey, ‘Flu Game’
On his sophomore album, West London rapper AJ Tracey bags plenty of buckets, discarding the pick-n-mix approach to his debut to give a refined focus on trap production and cocky confidence.
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