Last month, the abstract rhymes and trippy beats on Shabazz Palaces’ new album, Black Up, convinced me it was one of the most interesting hip hop LPs I’ve heard this year. So interesting, in fact, that I threw it on my favorites of 2011 so far list without much
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In a song that seems to be filled with hot girls and fast cars, Louisiana’s Curren$y creates a fantasy world that I’m sure every red-blooded male would love to bask in. However, hearing about how awesome it is second-hand isn’t really something that interests me–especially
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A video for “HiiiPower,” which comes off Section.80: The debut full-length of California rapper Kendrick Lamar. Production by J. Cole.
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Video for the track “Last Name London,” which is coming off Theophilus London’s forthcoming LP, Timez Are Weird These Days. That LP is getting a July 19th release via Warner Bros. As you may already know, I dug the EP to drop earlier this year a lot.
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This is a rare and secret review most people will never understand. If you guys start a flame war in the comments, you really have learned nothing. WATCH THE REVIEW
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To me, Action Bronson is known for a few things: Sounding a little like Ghostface Killah, loving food, and being down with Mayhem Lauren. I’ve never thought of the guy as a killer, though. But that’s the angle being played up in his latest video, “Brunch.” I guess
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MP3 On August 23rd, Connecticut MC Apathy will be dropping his latest album, Honkey Kong. “Check to Check,” which gets some production credits from Evidence–yeah, from Dilated Peoples–is all about being broke as a joke. Seems Apathy is pretty open about his money problems whether they’re because
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According to Above Ground, Brooklyn MC Jean Grae will be dropping a new mixtape titled Cookies or Comas on June 23rd. Well, I hope, because I’m tired of feeling like the only female MC getting any attention right now is that “Gucci Gucci” lady. I’m also reading Talib
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MP3 Nas is back, and I was honestly dying to hear some new solo stuff from this guy after hearing him guest on the new Beastie Boys album that I reviewed very highly. The dude hasn’t lost it. Flow goes like a busted dam, and I love the drums
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Theophilus London’s new EP, Lover’s Holiday, is a piece of pop rap I can really get down with. Not only are some strong new wave influences tastefully shown on off this thing, but the songwriting is crafted for maximum enjoyability. With strong melodies, beats, and guest singers, Theo
