pop rap
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Toronto rapper Drake unexpectedly and suddenly releases a new project. What his reasoning was is up for debate, but what’s clear is Drake’s sounding more confident than ever on a series of somewhat minimal, dark, moody, trap-inspired pop rap beats with contemporary R&B change-ups.
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Even after stripping back the hooks and instrumentals, and giving himself center stage, there isn’t much outside of J. Cole’s baseline technical abilities that makes him a compelling rapper and lyricist.
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Big K.R.I.T.’s second commercial project, much like his last, leaves much to be desired.
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The Cool Kids’ Sir Michael comes together with a pretty fun album on Banco.
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On his latest project, Childish Gambino dreams of running Atlanta and getting a Gangsta Grillz mixtape.
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West Coast rapper Kendrick Lamar graces us with a new single.
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Legendary Chicago rapper Common drops a hit-or-miss album.
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Between the basic flows, uninteresting lyricism, and ridiculous “singing” that’s barely masked by the auto-tune it’s slathered in, I’m honestly not finding much of anything to like about the new Future record. The beats are decent sometimes…
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When it comes to loud, visceral trap rap, there are plenty of songs worth recommending on this new Migos mixtape. The problem is it’s so packed with filler that finding the cartoony, eccentric, and occasionally hilarious gems on this thing can be a bit of a chore.
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Ross, what’s ur Skype? I need some1 2 count money 4 me, bb. ;_____;
