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Electronic producer Girl Talk is best known for his mashup albums that came out in the second half of the 2000s. On Night Ripper, Feed the Animals, and All Day, he mixed classic pop and rock songs with the top hip hop and pop tunes of the day. Though the
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J. Cole brings a lot of heart and salient points on KOD, but it’s yet another mixed bag.
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Saba commendably tries to do something of depth on his sophomore album CARE FOR ME, but drowns in his influences.
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Vacation in Hell has its share of great songs, but many of the deep cuts find the Zombies punching below their weight.
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While the quality of Invasion of Privacy drops off a bit in the second half, it’s overall a promising commercial debut for Cardi B.
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Total Xanarchy is way too drab to be even dumb fun.
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Before the hype from “God’s Plan” dies down, Drake has changed pace with his new single “Nice for What.” The track features a prominent Lauryn Hill sample, and is clearly made for the dancefloor. The Canadian crooner blends his pop rap sound with a dusty old school vibe, making
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Portland rapper Aminé has teamed up with Phoenix rap trio Injury Reserve for a smooth, low-key single titled “Campfire.” It’s Aminé’s second single since his debut album Good for You, which came out last year. This unexpected combo pairs well on the short but catchy track. Aminé handles
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Jean Grae and Quelle Chris have a yin and yang chemistry on Everything’s Fine, one of the smartest, funniest, and most eclectic hip hop albums I’ve heard this year.
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Though a bit predictable and restrained, Czarface Meets Metal Face is a solid collaboration that’s a cut above both parties’ most recent work.
