Review: James Blake, ‘Assume Form’

Review for English singer-songwriter James Blake’s album ‘Assume Form’.

Kanye West Albums: Ranked

All Kanye West’s commercial releases ranked from 9 to 1.

Best Albums of 2017

The best albums of 2017, ranked from 20–1, alongside honourable mentions.

Best Songs of 2017: 50–1

My personal favourite hip hop and R&B songs of 2017, ranking them from 50–1; alongside honourable mentions.

Review: Eminem, ‘Revival’

Review for Eminem’s first album in four years, ‘Revival’.

The Significance of “Watch the Throne”

A reflection on Jay Z and Kanye West’s 2011 collab album ‘Watch the Throne’.

Public Enemies: Jay Z vs Kanye West

A summary and additional commentary on Channel 4’s documentary on Jay Z and Kanye West.

Is “Mumble Rap” Killing Hip Hop?

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

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

DJ Khaled’s ‘Grateful’ Tracklist is Too Long

DJ Khaled just put out the track listing for his forthcoming album Grateful. It includes an incredible 23 tracks. With a long album like this, Khaled’s hitting new yet popularity territory … Continue reading DJ Khaled’s ‘Grateful’ Tracklist is Too Long