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Is “Mumble Rap” Killing Hip Hop?

An in-depth analytical piece of commentary on the current state of rap music.

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Best Albums of 2017: So Far

The first half of 2017 has provided numerous rap and R&B albums already, with the likes of Young Thug (done), Quavo & Travis Scott, Eminem and Nas still expected to … Continue reading Best Albums of 2017: So Far

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2017 XXL Freshman Freestyles: Worst to Best

Now that all the 2017 XXL Freshman individual freestyles are out I’ve had a good listen to them all. As expected it’s nothing special in the slightest. Pretty much everyone … Continue reading 2017 XXL Freshman Freestyles: Worst to Best

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Review: Young Thug, ‘Beautiful Thugger Girls’

Young Thug continues to flex his diversity on Beautiful Thugger Girls. Thugger emerged as the most notorious and incomprehensible mumble rapper but has now go on to become one of the … Continue reading Review: Young Thug, ‘Beautiful Thugger Girls’

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Review: MoStack, ‘High Street Kid’

MoStack delivers a catchy project but ends up lacking the quality of hits he’s already put out. At a short half-an-hour, High Street Kid concisely showcases what MoStack does best. He borderlines … Continue reading Review: MoStack, ‘High Street Kid’

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Review: DJ Khaled, ‘Grateful’

Khaled’s tenth album proves to be more lacklustre than expected. Grateful – presented as a monumental offering with poster boy ASAHD – is chock-full, chock-full of standard, forgettable DJ Khaled album filler. Like I … Continue reading Review: DJ Khaled, ‘Grateful’

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Review: Vince Staples, ‘Big Fish Theory’

Vince Staples may have just delivered the most experimental project of the year. Big Fish Theory is a breath of fresh air for hip hop which is currently being dominated by … Continue reading Review: Vince Staples, ‘Big Fish Theory’