Review

7.5

Jay-Z :: 4:44

Sy ShacklefordJuly 4, 2017

Four years ago, when "Magna Carta... Holy Grail" dropped, I considered it mostly a lyrical exercise in an indulgence that was just as pervasive in hip-hop as it... Read More...

LPReview

7.5

Public Enemy :: Nothing Is Quick in the Desert

Steve 'Flash' JuonJuly 4, 2017

Right now on the date of publication of this review, Public Enemy's Nothing Is Quick in the Desert" is available as a free download. That timing is not a coinci... Read More...

LPReview

7.5

PremRock & Fresh Kils :: Leave In Tact – The Remix Collection

Steve 'Flash' JuonJune 27, 2017

Right away I'm amused by the coverart for "The Remix Collection" as it's a clear homage/parody of the "20th Century Masters" album series released by the Univer... Read More...

Remixes/Mash-UpsReview

8.5

Vince Staples :: Big Fish Theory

Patrick TaylorJune 27, 2017

In a recent Pitchfork interview, Long Beach rapper Vince Staples spoke to the deeper meaning behind his lyrics. "It's not for me to answer," He said. "I'm askin... Read More...

LPReview

7

DJ Khaled :: Grateful

Steve 'Flash' JuonJune 27, 2017

This didn't need to be a double album. Before DJ Khaled fans take exception and fly off the handle, let me clarify that I'm referring to the packaging and NOT t... Read More...

LPReview

7.5

Bonelang :: Venn Diagrams, Pt. I

Patrick TaylorJune 27, 2017

Bonelang are a mutli-ethnic hip-hop duo from Chicago whose EP title references a 25-foot tall Venn diagram the duo constructed out of bones, cacti, soil, and su... Read More...

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Reviews

Brother Ali :: Satisfied Soul

Fat Joe :: The World Changed On Me

The Alchemist :: The Alchemist Sandwich

Jay-Z :: 4:44

Public Enemy :: Nothing Is Quick in the Desert

PremRock & Fresh Kils :: Leave In Tact – The Remix Collection

Vince Staples :: Big Fish Theory

DJ Khaled :: Grateful

Bonelang :: Venn Diagrams, Pt. I