It took a while to get going, but 2019 managed to provide plenty of superb hip hop records despite a distinct lack of heavy-hitters. With no Kendrick Lamar, Od... Read More...
The four elements of hip hop are considered the backbone of the culture, but the title of the latest Blu album (or is it an EP?) reminded me of the actual elem... Read More...
It's time to get slaughtered, and not in the alcoholic, "call me an ambulance" sense. I thoroughly enjoyed Blu & Exile's "Below the Heavens", but while I wo... Read More...
"Unearthed" implies gems that have previously gone unseen by human eyes, but in this case it's just a clever pun for Coalmine Records on their 10th anniversary... Read More...
This album was originally intended to be titled "No York". No matter. Blu was described by RR's Mike Baber as "(one of) the most underappreciated emcees in hip-... Read More...
Goose's Year in Review
This was a pretty crazy year for me. This was the year I graduated from college, and started my career as a professional journalist. Thi... Read More...
