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The sequel to Quelle Chris and Chris Keys’ Innocent Country is one of the rapper’s most sobering efforts and continues his winning streak.
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Royce 5’9 is in rare form as both an MC and producer on The Allegory, an album somewhat marred by occasionally questionable messaging and a muddled concept.
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Terror Management‘s often humdrum production and lack of development makes it one of Billy Woods’ least gratifying works. It’s still a cut above many rappers’ best, though.
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Many of the songs on Is He Real? are either too underdeveloped or lacking in a distinct voice to capitalize fully on the fundamentals and promising concept IDK brings to the table.
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North Carolina rapper Rapsody’s newest album is a thoughtful tribute to black women, and her most ambitious concept to date.
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Even though Cordae wears some of his contemporary influences on his sleeve, The Lost Boy is a solid and promising debut album.
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Despite having similar shortcomings, Revenge of the Dreamers III is arguably the most promising posse album to have dropped in the past year or so.
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It’s hard not to nod in agreement with what Dave’s saying throughout Psychodrama, but generic instrumentals and humdrum flows don’t translate many of his good points into captivating songs.
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Though GREY Area isn’t the most cutting-edge rap album out there, there’s not a spot on it where Little Simz falters even slightly.
