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  • Jul 29 Album Reviews

    Kemba - Negus

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    Formerly YC the Cynic, Kemba returns with a new name and a new album that explores some heavy, politically charged themes.

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  • Jul 26 Album Reviews

    Gucci Mane - Everybody Looking

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    Fresh out of prison, southern rap legend Gucci Mane returns with a celebratory new album.

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  • Jul 25 Album Reviews

    Lil Yachty - Summer Songs 2

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    Atlanta rapper-singer Lil Yachty returns to defend his title as trap’s goofiest personality.

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  • Jul 22 Album Reviews

    Bat for Lashes - The Bride

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    Bat for Lashes returns with a conceptual but underwhelming new album.

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  • Jul 21 Album Reviews

    The I.L.Y's - Scum with Boundaries

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    The Zach Hill and Andy Morin passion project returns for another album.

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  • Jul 20 Album Reviews

    21 Savage & Metro Boomin - Savage Mode

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    Hey, the beats are decent, tho…

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  • Jul 19 Album Reviews

    Apathy - Handshakes with Snakes

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    Connecticut’s Apathy returns with another collection of topical, well-produced rap ragers that celebrate the history of East Coast hip hop, but don’t come off stale or overly nostalgic.

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  • Jul 18 Album Reviews

    Clams Casino - 32 Levels

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    Famed cloud rap producer Clams Casino returns with a star-studded commercial debut.

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  • Jul 16 Album Reviews

    ScHoolboy Q - Blank Face LP

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    The incredible ambition of ScHoolboy Q’s new album is suffocated in the same album’s lack of organization.

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  • Jul 15 Album Reviews

    BADBADNOTGOOD - IV

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    Toronto jazz outfit BADBADNOTGOOD returns with some surprising and well-incorporated musical guests on their new album.

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