MUSIC REVIEW: Nick Grant – ‘88
Hailing from South Carolina, but earning his stripes in Atlanta, Nick Grant would be what many would expect out of a “star”. You know: the...
MUSIC REVIEW: King – “We Are King”
It seems like yesterday when King debuted its EP to the world. It took the internet, and R&B world, by storm. Yet, this was 2011. It is now 2016...
MUSIC REVIEW: ScienZe – #GeorgiaTape. LP
Scienze is underrated. There is no other way to describe how this man’s music is ignored or unappreciated. Sure, he isn’t on some...
MUSIC REVIEW: Cozz – “Nothin Personal”
Cozz has had a great 12-month span. This is all due to his Cozz and Effect album. As underrated as the album is, that didn’t stop him from...
MUSIC REVIEW: Anderson Paak – Malibu
All it took was a feature with Dr. Dre to set Anderson Paak’s career into overdrive. Before this, he was dropping projects to underground acclaim....
MUSIC REVIEW: Trick Trick – “Outlaw”
When many think of Detroit, artists like Slum Village, Eminem, or J. Dilla come to mind. Even the rock-star-status-holding Danny Brown comes up....
MUSIC REVIEW: @WindsorJonesATL – “F#ck Being Humble” Hosted by DJ MLK & A Town Mike
Although there's been a new sound emerging from the streets of Atlanta, there are still some local artists who embrace tradition. Not that these...
MUSIC REVIEW: Mello Music Group – Persona (compilation album)
Mello Music Group is becoming an independent powerhouse. Like Rawkus and Fondle ‘Em did before, the label is focusing on the quality of music....
MUSIC REVIEW: Ghostface Killah x BadBadNotGood – Sour Soul
Ghostface Killah is residing within the realm of “the veteran artist”. Chances are that he will never become the big album seller he put out...
MUSIC REVIEW: Fashawn x Alchemist – FASH-ionably Late
For those in the know, Alchemist and Fashawn have history. Ever since Fashawn helped rip “The Far Left” from Evidence’s The Layover EP,...
Music Review: @Common – Nobody’s Smiling
Chicago has been in the news quite often nowadays. Yet, it is rarely for anything positive. With school closings, consistent gun...
Music Review: Jeru Da Damaja – The Hammer
Jeru Da Damaja is one of those rappers that started off hot and cooled off too fast. After making two arguably superior/classic albums,...
Music Review: The Underachievers (@theUALifestyle) – Cellar Door
The Underachievers (Issa Gold @issa_gold) and AK @iunderachieve)have worked diligently to put their stamp on the hip hop map. Thus...
Music Review: @AdrianMarcel – Weak After Next
A lot has changed for Adrian Marcel over the past year. Right after the release of 7 Days of Weak, his popularity has increased. He has...
Music Review: J’Von (@itsjvon) x Lakim (@lakimisalive) – Left EP
I know nothing about J’Von or Lakim. I don’t know where they are from. Nor do I even understand their influences and motivations....
Music Review: GLC (@glctheism) – By Ism Means Necessary
GLC is probably one of the most consistent emcees on an independent level. While with Kanye, he made sure he kept himself in the...
Music Review: Yasiin Gaye (Yasiin Bey x Marvin Gaye) – Soul Mates Part 1
Amerigo Gazaway (@amerigo615) has made himself known for his blends of two different musical approaches into one conceivable whole. It...
Music Review: @SageFrancis – Copper Gone
Sage Francis is one of hip hop’s most original orators. With a career spanning over the healthier part of 15...
Music Review: @MeyhemLauren x @Buckwild_DITC – Silk Pyramids
For what it is worth, Meyhem Lauren has been rocking it hard for the past few years. The Lo Life representative made sure he kept the...
Music Review: LE$ (@settle4les) x @CookinSoul – ACE
Street lore is always appealing when it is either authentic or done in the proper fashion. The main thing is not about subject matter;...
Music Review: Ab-Soul (@abdashsoul) – These Days
The biggest surprise out of the TDE family has to be Ab-Soul. Control System was considered a number one threat for Album of the Year...
Music Review: Murs (@murs) x ¡Mayday! (@maydaymusic) – Mursday
Murs is synonymous with collaboration. Collaboration is a part of the mentality of his crew Living Legends. In fact, he started in the...
Music Review: Blitz The Ambassador (@blitzambassador) – Afropolitan Dreams
Blitz The Ambassador is one of the most world renowned unknown artists in hip hop. Although he has made waves across the world, not...
Music Review: PeeWee Longway (@mpapeeweelongway) – The Blue M&M
If you have not heard, there is a “New Atlanta” sound that has been banging hard in these streets. With the inclusion of artists...
Music Review: Army Of The Pharaohs – In Death Reborn
Army of the Pharaohs is the super-group formed for the sake of bringing hardcore hip hop to the forefront. This group is comprised of...
Music Review: Blu (@HerFavColor) – Good To Be Home
Blu is the hip hop anomaly. After creating the virtual underground classic which is Below The Heavens, things have been pretty much a...
Music Review: Slaughterhouse – House Rules
Slaughterhouse, as a rap “super group”, has been sort of hit-or-miss. There was much to be ecstatic about when they first dropped on the...
Music Review: @Skyzoo x @Torae – Barrel Brothers
In hip hop, greatness has a tendency to appear in pairs. Run DMC was one of the most legendary microphone masters in the 80’s. EPMD...
Music Review: @WizKhalifa – 28 Grams
“For all those that don’t know what 28 Grams is, that is an ounce of weed” – Wiz Khalifa, at the end of...
Music Review: @TroyAve Presents B$B Volume 4
Troy Ave has been on a tear as of late. Over the past 6-7 months, he has released an album, a mixtape, and earned his spot in the 2014...