By David Williams
“This is the most happy Cudi has ever sounded consistently over an album. He slayed his demons now all he wants is some summertime adolescent high jinks…"
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Review: Utopia by Travis Scott
by David Williams
“Utopia is where Travis Scott gives maximum effort to try and create the biggest rap blockbuster of the year. Which makes for a good time just based on vibes, but if you look any deeper you won’t find much substance…"
Read MoreFlint’s Prophet Rio Da Yung OG Returns With The F Tape EP
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By Oliver Heffron
“Flint’s Prophet Rio Da Yung OG returns with The F Tape EP, reintroducing the Michigan rapper’s relentless flow, hilarious punchlines, and unique perspective to a rap game heavily influenced by his gritty storytelling and chorus-allergic song structures…”
Read MoreMoko Makes Grand Return to London Music Scene on New EP 48, Pt. 1
“Moko’s new eight-track EP, 48, Pt. 1, champions the rising star’s grand return to London’s music scene and further solidifies him as a force to be reckoned with…”
Read MoreGloRilla Makes Her Case As the Next Great Memphis MC on debut EP Anyways, Life’s Great
By Oliver Heffron
“The 9-track EP via CMG/Interscope Records shows off GloRilla’s dynamic flow as she absolutely bullies southern trap beats with infectious charisma and witty punchlines. The project also displays her lyrical range by slowing down the pace to let the ascending Tennessee artist share compelling stories about her journey to the top and the vision guiding her on where to go from here…”
Read MoreAlbum Review: Her Loss by Drake & 21 Savage
by David Williams
“Drake enlists the help of Savage to carry him in spurts helping him with the workload and filling in the cracks with a cement full of charismatic punchlines. But it’s time to come to the conclusion that Drake is past his prime and is nowhere close to the artist he was years ago…”
Read MoreAlbum Review: The Forever Story by JID
by David Williams
“In a sense, his latest offering, The Forever Story, serves as a prequel of sorts for the Atlanta rapper, where he showcases his upbringing. JID gives us a peek behind the curtain of his life before we knew him and how that turned him into the man he is today.…”
Read MoreSymba Teams Up With Pusha T for "Never End Up Broke Pt. 2"
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by David Williams
“Rapidly ascending Symba teams up with the ‘Prince of Powder’ Pusha T to take the king’s shillings in with a new banger “Never End Up Broke Pt. 2” produced by the iconic Dr. Dre & Dem Jointz…”
Read MoreSeddy Hendrix Releases New Video "WELL SED"
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by David Williams:
“Former Nuance cover star Seddy Hendrix releases new visuals for “WELL SED” He gets to show off his otherworldly melodic flows over sonically summery production…”
Read MoreInterview: Peter $un
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by David Williams
“Peter $un’s art has a deeply personal meaning through his trademark jazz-style instrumentation coupled with his hypnotic melodies treating Phone Calls Give Me Anxiety as his therapist, tieing vulnerable autobiographical lyrics while sending an uplifting message of inspiration and empowerment…”
Read MoreSeddy Hendrinx shines brighter than ever on his new Gangsta Grillz Mixtape Well Sed
By Oliver Heffron
“Former Nuance Cover Artist Seddy Hendrix shines brighter than ever on his new Gangsta Grillz mixtape Well Sed, putting on for Duvall County with the best execution of his sound to dat, cementing Seddy’s status as a fixture in the rising generation of great Southern hip-hop artists…”
Read MoreNiko Brim and Kai Ca$h release "Sunday Service" video off ELEVEN53 EP
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By Oliver Heffron
“CYN founders and cousins Niko Brim & Kai Ca$h team up for their new EP ELEVEN53, an electric six-track showcase of their independent sound…”
Read MoreFilipino-American Musician Ez Mil Shares Self-produced and Written Single, "27 Bodies"
By Wyatt Westlake
“The song is set to appear on the 23-year-old artist’s second studio album DU4LI7Y, out this summer via FFP Records and Virgin/UMG…”
Read MorePeter $un Gets Petty In New Single "Pay Me No Mind"
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By David Williams
“Peter $un has released his first single “Pay Me No Mind” off his forthcoming EP Phone Calls Gimme Anxiety. The bodacious lyrics of the song can give you the confidence to go out onto the court and think you can shoot threes like you are Steph Curry even if you never picked up a ball a day in your life..”
Read MorePharrell Cashes Out With Tyler, the Creator and 21 Savage
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By: David Williams
"‘Pharrell is back with his latest banger “Cash In Cash Out” enlisting Tyler, the Creator, and 21 Savage for help. The hunger from Skateboard P to keep striving to be the best after being in the music industry for over twenty years and counting is what transcends him to being one of the all-time greats…”
Read MoreKid Cudi Does What He Wants in Latest Single
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David Williams “Scott Mescudi is strapping on the space suit once again and launching us out into the great beyond with his latest single “Do What I Want.” If his music is any indication of how his television show will be the fans of his will have quite a treat this year…”
Read MoreReview: CyHi - EGOT the EP
By: Wyatt Westlake
"If EGOT the EP is any indication of what the quality level of his highly anticipated second album will be, it is safe to say that CyHi's best material could be on the way..."
Read MoreAlbum Review: Pusha T It's Almost Dry
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By: David Williams
“With his fourth full-length solo record, the self-proclaimed “L. Ron Hubbard of the cupboard” is aging like a fine wine. It’s Almost Dry is yet another strong entry into Pusha T’s discography leaving little doubt that he is now the King of Coke rap…”
Read MoreThe Art of Kendrick Lamar: Albums Ranked
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By: David Williams
“This week marks the return of Kendrick Lamar’s fifth studio album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. Three out of his four records are already regarded as classics. Let’s look at where his albums stand to see where they rank amongst themselves…”
Read MoreReview: Come Home The Kids Miss You by Jack Harlow
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By: David Williams
“Come Home The Kids Miss You is a step up from his debut record, but if he wants to be a superstar he needs his music to have higher quality…”
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