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Review: "Sexy" by Coco & Clair Clair

Ella E McCarville

Dec 1, 2022
2 min

Review: "Sexy" by Coco & Clair Clair

Album: Sexy Artist: Coco & Clair Clair Genre: #pop #hiphop #rap Sub-Genres: #bedroompop #cloudrap #lofi #demonglamrock Label: self-released Non-Airable Tracks: All except Bitches (feat. Marjorie, -W.C. Sinclair), Pop 1, Lamb (feat. Porches) and Be With U (feat. DETO BLACK) It’s bimbo o’clock, bitches! The Coco & Clair Clair’s debut album aptly titled “Sexy” is full of the bubbly, bedroom pop sound that the Atlanta-raised duo has built their careers off of so far. Over the pas

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Full Time Loving the Full Time Lover Album

Therese Peralta

Oct 15, 2022
2 min

Full Time Loving the Full Time Lover Album

Album: Full Time Lover Artist: Eyedress Genre: #indiepop, #hiphop, #rap Sub-Genres: #shoegaze, #bedroompop Label: Lex Records To begin, this album was a very interesting listen. There are so many different genres and influences, the vibe can completely change from song to song. At some points I was wanting to head bang, and at others I wanted to stare contemplatively at the ceiling. The Eyedress sound I am used to is more of bedroom pop and alternative, so going into listen

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Sorry Umar! New Freddie Gibbs Stands Up to Previous Projects

Oct 5, 2022
2 min

Sorry Umar! New Freddie Gibbs Stands Up to Previous Projects

Album: $oul $old $eparately Artist: Freddie Gibbs Genre: #hiphop #rap Sub-Genres: #midwesthiphop Label: ESGN LLC, Warner Records, Inc. Non-Airable Tracks: Full Album Description: Freddie Gibbs' quality of work over the last few years has been consistently exceptional. Gibbs' most recent studio release, Alfredo (2020), was a collaborative album between himself and esteemed producer The Alchemist, netting Gibbs' his first Grammy nomination for "Best Rap Album". Prior to that,

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Am I The Only One Who Likes This?: A Review of Drake’s ‘Honestly, Nevermind’

Jul 9, 2022
4 min

Am I The Only One Who Likes This?: A Review of Drake’s ‘Honestly, Nevermind’

Album: Honestly, Nevermind Artist: Drake Genre: Hip-Hop/Dance Sub-Genres: #HipHop #Rap #Dance #DanceRap #House #Club #MelodicRap Label: OVO Non-Airable Tracks: A Keeper, Calling My Name, Sticky, Liability, Jimmy Cooks (feat. 21 Savage) On June 16th, Beyoncé announced that she would be releasing an album for the first time since her 2016 album, ‘Lemonade.’ The album is set to release at the end of July. Additionally, she revealed to British Vogue that the album will focus on d

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JELEEL!'s New Single "Rain on You!": This man serves hit after hit

Apr 27, 2022
1 min

JELEEL!'s New Single "Rain on You!": This man serves hit after hit

Album: RAIN ON YOU! Artist: JELEEL! Genre: #hiphop #rap Sub-Genres: #RageRap Label: UMG Non-Airable Tracks: N/A Description: First off, let me start off by saying JELEEL! gives off REAL, HYPE, RAW energy with every song he releases, and this short single "RAIN ON YOU!' does just that. The lyrics to this song paired along with the phenomenal beat by Shoto Beats allow the listener to go ham and jam out. JELEEL! has a very distinct voice that, as soon as you hear, you'll be off

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RAMONA PARK BROKE MY HEART - Vince Staples

Rose Prendergast

Apr 13, 2022
2 min

RAMONA PARK BROKE MY HEART - Vince Staples

Album: RAMONA PARK BROKE MY HEART Artist: Vince Staples Genre: #HipHop #Rap Sub-Genres: #WestCoastRap #PopRap Label: Motown Non-Airable Tracks: Entire album, but a clean version is available Description: Vince Staples's album RAMONA PARK BROKE MY HEART is genuinely a masterpiece. This is an album that is best listened to from start to finish. With seamless transitions and an autobiographical storyline, the order only emphasizes Staples's musical ability. What makes this alb

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Single "Guilty" - Sevyn Streeter, Chris Brown and A$AP Ferg

Mar 8, 2021
2 min

Single "Guilty" - Sevyn Streeter, Chris Brown and A$AP Ferg

Album: Guilty Artist: Sevyn Streeter, Chris Brown and A$AP Ferg Genre: #HipHop #Rap Sub-Genres: #Soul #RandB Label: TStreetz Corp/Groundwerk Description: Even though Sevyn Streeter hasn't released a full length album in four years, her single "Guilty" makes up for lost time. Recruiting her friends Chris Brown and A$AP Ferg, these three put together a track that will make you second guess whether having a long term relationship is worth it. Streeter brings the sexiness, Brown

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Scary Hours 2 - Drake

Mar 8, 2021
2 min

Scary Hours 2 - Drake

Album: Scary Hours 2 Artist: Drake Genre: #HipHop #Rap Sub-Genres: #RandB Label: OVO and Republic Records Non-Airable Tracks: What's Next, Wants and Needs (feat. Lil Baby) and Lemon Pepper Freestyle (feat. Rick Ross) On March 5, Drake dropped "Scary Hours 2," a track that is already the talk of 2021. Most know Drizzy for his smooth lyrics about his feelings, relationships or life as a superstar. He takes a different approach this time, directing the mic at all the haters.

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Sen Morimoto - Sen Morimoto

Haley Elizabeth Williams

Dec 1, 2020
4 min

Sen Morimoto - Sen Morimoto

You can tell every second of this album was meticulously crafted for the listener to experience a little microcosm.

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OTHER WAYS TO VENT – by iyla

Feb 27, 2020
3 min

OTHER WAYS TO VENT – by iyla

Artist: iyla Album: OTHER WAYS TO VENT Genre: #Rap, #RandB Sub Genre: #SingerSongwriter, #Pop Label: 3T Entertainment Non-Arable Tracks: “Cash Rules,” “Bad Side” Description: Iyla’s latest album “OTHER WAYS TO VENT” is a smooth blend of beats, ballads, and betrayal. Even though iyla is no newbie to the music scene, this Los Angeles based artist is making waves with her latest record featuring verses from Other Method and Y2. The central themes of the album are dishonesty and

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Nicki Minaj - “Yikes” Single Track Review

Feb 9, 2020
2 min

Nicki Minaj - “Yikes” Single Track Review

Album: “Yikes” Single Artist: Nicki Minaj Genre: #HipHop #Rap Label: Young Money/Cash Money Records Non-Airable Tracks: The whole track Description: After a declaration of retirement, the queen of rap is back with the single “Yikes”. I am proud (but also somewhat ashamed) to honestly say that I am one of Nicki Minaj’s biggest fans ever….but this song is a yikes. Nicki Minaj is famous for her extremely iconic verses, however this track seems to feature no noteworthy lines. Eve

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Apr 16, 2019
1 min

Little Simz- GREY Area Album Review

Album: GREY Area Artist: Little Simz Genre: #Rap Sub-Genres: #Hiphop Label: Age 101 Music Non-Airable Tracks: All of them, sadly. Description: This album is an upbeat female-led hip-hop album with an emphasis on Simz as she discusses her rise to success. Sounds Like: Grime Rap (Stefflon Don, Skepta, etc.) Recommended Tracks: Venom Boss Reviewer’s Name: Aidan Moncrief Date of Review: 4/16/19

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Zion III 9th Wonder Album Review

Mar 20, 2019
3 min

Zion III 9th Wonder Album Review

Album: Zion III Artist: 9th Wonder Genre: #HipHop #Rap Sub-Genres: J-Dilla Sound Label: It’s A Wonderful World Music Group Non-Airable Tracks: All Description: The first track, “A-OK All Day” on the album has a nice laid-back funk rhythm that puts a smile on your face like the first time you hear “Mary Jane” by Rick James in the movie “Friday”. Even if you don’t partake in the marijuana you still feel that instant deep relaxation trace come over you due to how catchy that fun

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Raz Simone-“Drive Theory” (2018) CD Review

Feb 28, 2019
1 min

Raz Simone-“Drive Theory” (2018) CD Review

Album: Drive Theory Artist: Raz Simone Genre: #HipHop Sub-Genres: #Rap Label: Black Umbrella Music Non-Airable Tracks: Tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Description: Raz Simone’s recent release: “Drive Theory”, is a concept album that is about self-stratification which is ironically told by a rich performer that names where she/she is from and how they started making moves. To my assumption the titles: “White Collar” “I Sell Drugs” and “Streets All Day” are themes o

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Feb 9, 2019
1 min

Aktion Park by Headkrack

Album: Aktion Park Artist: Headkrack Genre: #Hiphop, #rap Sub-Genres: none Label: Ray’s Bodega Non-Airable Tracks: none Description: Listening to the album Aktion Park by Headcrack was an interesting experience to say the least. Within his song “All the way lit” he hit both minor and major keys but still kept it fresh throughout. Both his voice, dexterity, and way of words gave me flashbacks of Kanye’s older music from the 2000s. Over all his album had new fresh beats with th

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Steps ft. Mick Jenkins – Single by Zac Flewids

Feb 9, 2019
2 min

Steps ft. Mick Jenkins – Single by Zac Flewids

Album: Steps – Single Artist: Zac Flewids Genre: #HipHop Sub-Genres: #Rap ; #TripHop Label: Zac Flewids / Burgundy Soul Non-Airable Tracks: Steps I talked about Mick Jenkins last year, and honestly I can’t stop talking about the man. In fact, one of my first reviews of last year on the new blog was back in September; “Elephant in the Room” was the track which preceded Pieces of a Man, and I think it is safe to say a lot has been already addressed within the fraction of time t

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Got Muscle (Single) – GoldLink

Feb 5, 2019
1 min

Got Muscle (Single) – GoldLink

Album: Got Muscle – Single Artist: Goldlink ft. Peewee Longway and WaveIQ Genre: #Hiphop Sub-Genres: #Rap Label: RCA Records Non-Airable Tracks: Got Muscle Description: “Got Muscle” is a pretty straight-forward, chill song. Throughout the track, there’s a constant cycle of a four-note melody and a trap-like riff. Goldlink’s part in this track was much slower and more chill than his other stuff. To be honest, I didn’t think Peewee Longway and WaveIQ suited Goldlink’s voice as

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Got Muscle – Goldlink (Single) Review

Feb 4, 2019
1 min

Got Muscle – Goldlink (Single) Review

Album: Single Artist: Goldlink (Feat. Peewee Longway and WaveIQ) Genre: #HipHop Sub-Genres: #Rap Label: RCA Records Non-Airable Tracks: Got Muscle Description: Goldlink released this single with production from WaveIQ and bars featuring Peewee Longway. The instrumental is nothing crazy, very chill piano sample that continues throughout the entire song. I enjoy Goldlink’s flow, its a good contrast between his fast rapping compared to the calmer beat and chorus that repeatedly

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Vince Staples – FM!

Dec 3, 2018
2 min

Vince Staples – FM!

Album: FM! Artist: Vince Staples Genre: #Rap Sub-Genres: #HipHop Label: Def Jam Recordings Non-Airable Tracks: ALL Description: Unlike Vince Staples most recent release Big Fish Theory, FM! is a less than hour and a half album, that reveals much like his EP Prima Donna. It’s hard, vicious, and reflects the nuance of trauma, violence, fame and even Twitter beef through unapologetic street-rap. The entire album transitions in and out of skits from radio personnel, making it see

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Drive Theory – Raz Simone

Nov 6, 2018
2 min

Drive Theory – Raz Simone

Album: Drive Theory Artist: Raz Simone Genre: #Rap, #HipHop Sub-Genres: #ConsciousRap, #GangsterRap, #Top200 Label: Black Umbrella Non-Airable Tracks: All Description: In psychology, “drive theory” is a concept which works to explain psychological drive. In essence, it asserts that our motivation for our actions are prompted by intrinsic psychological needs, and we will do anything to meet those needs. In his ninth release of the same name, Raz Simone contemplates with this c

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