Category: Hip Hop
Review: Guin Records Showcases Potential On The Cluttered “Uncharted”
DJ Khaled would say otherwise, but collaboration albums are hard to get right. It’s not easy to get assorted personalities in the studio to create a cohesive album that also allows individuals to shine. Maybe that’s one reason the Hip Hop practice is an endangered species. Up-and-coming label Guin Records…
Review: Tre Capital’s “Hero” Reveals Much Room For Growth
Tre Capital’s mission isn’t just to be the best rapper among his competition. He takes more pride in his artistic development and humanist approach to all of his career endeavors. As his Hero project’s title and Star Wars Jedi-resembling cover suggest, the Los Angeles lyricist is simultaneously asserting himself as…
Review: Young Buck’s “10 Plugs” Has Zero Surprises
G-Unit’s original southern representative Young Buck has been the most active of the original foursome over the past decade, releasing (among other things) his “10” series of mixtapes. His recent eighth entry in the series 10 Plugs is a curious blend of excellent production, consistency, but — ultimately — forgettable…
Review: Buddy’s “Harlan & Alondra” Proves His Debut Was Worth The Wait
Review: YG’s “STAY DANGEROUS” Never Establishes Its Identity
Review: Travis Scott Ascends Even Higher Past His Imitators With “Astroworld”
In the near two years since Travis Scott dropped his platinum-selling sophomore LP Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, there have been countless acts who have attempted to emulate his sound that has engrossed millions. After a series of delays — and a forgettable collaborative effort — eager fans were…
Review: Popcaan Strives For Timelessness On “Forever”
Popcaan has been infiltrating the world stage for nearly a decade now. With a powerful co-sign from his close friend and mentor, the infamous dancehall legend Vybz Kartel, 2010 single “Clarkes” marked Poppy’s international debut. Since then, the Jamaican singer-songwriter has gone on to collaborate with everyone from Pusha T…
Review: The Internet Harness Collective Grooves On “Hive Mind”
When Syd Bennett and Matt Martians decided to branch out from Odd Future to form The Internet in 2011, the music that followed wasn’t exactly predictable. Odd Future was renowned for its raucous, sometimes controversial rap, while The Internet was emanating ’70s-influenced, sophisticated soul vibes. After three albums (including the Grammy…
Review: N.O.R.E. Keeps It Average On “5E”
Review: Guin Records Showcases Potential On The Cluttered “Uncharted”

DJ Khaled would say otherwise, but collaboration albums are hard to get right. It’s not easy to get assorted personalities in the studio to create a cohesive album that also allows individuals to shine. Maybe that’s one reason the Hip Hop practice is an endangered species. Up-and-coming label Guin Records…
Review: Tre Capital’s “Hero” Reveals Much Room For Growth

Tre Capital’s mission isn’t just to be the best rapper among his competition. He takes more pride in his artistic development and humanist approach to all of his career endeavors. As his Hero project’s title and Star Wars Jedi-resembling cover suggest, the Los Angeles lyricist is simultaneously asserting himself as…
Review: Young Buck’s “10 Plugs” Has Zero Surprises

G-Unit’s original southern representative Young Buck has been the most active of the original foursome over the past decade, releasing (among other things) his “10” series of mixtapes. His recent eighth entry in the series 10 Plugs is a curious blend of excellent production, consistency, but — ultimately — forgettable…
Review: Buddy’s “Harlan & Alondra” Proves His Debut Was Worth The Wait
Review: YG’s “STAY DANGEROUS” Never Establishes Its Identity
Review: Travis Scott Ascends Even Higher Past His Imitators With “Astroworld”

In the near two years since Travis Scott dropped his platinum-selling sophomore LP Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, there have been countless acts who have attempted to emulate his sound that has engrossed millions. After a series of delays — and a forgettable collaborative effort — eager fans were…
Review: Popcaan Strives For Timelessness On “Forever”

Popcaan has been infiltrating the world stage for nearly a decade now. With a powerful co-sign from his close friend and mentor, the infamous dancehall legend Vybz Kartel, 2010 single “Clarkes” marked Poppy’s international debut. Since then, the Jamaican singer-songwriter has gone on to collaborate with everyone from Pusha T…
Review: The Internet Harness Collective Grooves On “Hive Mind”

When Syd Bennett and Matt Martians decided to branch out from Odd Future to form The Internet in 2011, the music that followed wasn’t exactly predictable. Odd Future was renowned for its raucous, sometimes controversial rap, while The Internet was emanating ’70s-influenced, sophisticated soul vibes. After three albums (including the Grammy…