pop rap
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Harverd Dropout sounds more refined and slicker than its self-titled predecessor, but is all the worse for it.
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10 years on from its initial release, Drake’s breakthrough mixtape remains a mixed bag, albeit a somewhat groundbreaking one.
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Meek Mill’s celebratory new album ends up being a mixed bag of mostly generic pop rap.
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Tyler, the Creator leaves an awkward and weakly assembled Christmas EP under the tree.
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The Sunset Tapes just sounds like it doesn’t matter.
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Oxnard has a stronger sense of direction than its predecessor and is a breath of fresh air in the current state of pop rap and neo-soul.
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Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2 features more dynamic vocal performances and a more diverse instrumental palette than its predecessor, but is still let down by shallow songwriting and bland production.
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Not All Heroes Wear Capes is a pretty cohesive listen for a producer-guided album, but it’s not fire from front to back.
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Joji’s BALLADS 1 has some great songs, but a thin appeal, as most of the tracks don’t function beyond their moody vibe and lo-fi aesthetic.
