Michael G. Barilleaux

5.5

Lil Yachty :: Lil Boat

Michael G. BarilleauxJuly 12, 2016

There is a strange, fluffy, theme park-like vibe to Atlanta rapper Lil Yachty's debut project "Lil Boat." Something about the way each song progresses, both wit... Read More...

Review

In Defense of “Illmatic”

Michael G. BarilleauxMay 17, 2016

A Complex article originally published on April 19th 2013 stated that Nas' critically acclaimed debut album "Illmatic" "ruined hip-hop." The basic reasoning beh... Read More...

BlogEditorials

8

Skepta :: Konnichiwa

Michael G. BarilleauxMay 10, 2016

There is something about the way Skepta delivers his unfiltered, determined, and direct raps that is extremely captivating. He spits vibrant, focused bars like ... Read More...

LPReview

5

Mac Miller :: GO:OD AM

Michael G. BarilleauxApril 12, 2016

Mac Miller is not what you would call a predictable rapper. Although he may have begun his career as one, he has since thrown listeners for a loop. "GO:OD AM" h... Read More...

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7.5

NYCk Caution :: Disguise the Limit

Michael G. BarilleauxMarch 22, 2016

Pro Era is a hip hop collective with nothing to prove as a group, but arguably everything to prove as individuals. The group's leader, Joey Bada$$, has more tha... Read More...

MixtapeReview

4

2 Chainz :: Collegrove

Michael G. BarilleauxMarch 15, 2016

For anyone who hasn't heard all of the buzz surrounding this album, it is important to know that this is not simply another 2 Chainz project, it's actually more... Read More...

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