Review: Silk Sonic, ‘An Evening with Silk Sonic’
Silk Sonic are smooth but sterile, finding Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak precisely mimic their influences for an irresistible experience that yearns for more.
Category: Reviews
Review: Stalley & Apollo Brown, ‘Blacklight’
Two of the Midwest’s most prominent artists join forces to deliver a stunning collaboration which sonically pays homage to their region’s musical roots.
Review: Joell Ortiz, ‘Autograph’
Joell Ortiz reels fans in for a deeper, introspective look into the life of the New York emcee.
Review: Curren$y & Harry Fraud, ‘Regatta’
The underground’s favorite duo returns with another collaborative project that builds upon the dynamic chemistry crafted through multiple cult classics.
Review: Ransom & Rome Streetz, ‘Coup de Grace’
Two of hip-hop’s most vicious and hardworking emcees verify the resurgence of street rap in its most unfiltered form.
Review: Music from the Motion Picture, ‘The Harder They Fall’ Soundtrack
The Harder They Fall soundtrack is in matrimony with the vision of the film, doubling down on authentic representation through its motley palette of artists.
Review: Young Thug, ‘Punk’
On Punk, Young Thug plays it safe for his standards, serving a consistent take on the most popular production style in hip hop right now.
Review: Lute, ‘Gold Mouf’
After spending the last few years carving out his name into the landscape of hip-hop, Dreamville’s underdog finally releases his highly anticipated debut project.
Review: Potter Payper, ‘Thanks for Waiting’
The Barking native sets up the next chapter of his career, toying with modern trap sounds and his signature familiarity.
Review: Baby Keem, ‘The Melodic Blue’
Baby Keem’s debut album is ambitious and strives to convey personality, funnelling through a burdening number of ideas.
Review: M1llionz, ‘Provisional License’
Birmingham’s M1llionz silences doubters on his debut mixtape, showcasing an artist that could comfortably be here for the long run.
Review: AZ, ‘Doe or Die II’
Brooklyn legend AZ finally delivers the highly anticipated sequel to his classic debut, twenty-five years after its release, displaying his immense growth as an emcee since then.
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