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E-40 Runs a Rap Marathon on 'The D-Boy Diary'
As long as he keeps coming with the double-time flows, slick “oouuuus” at the end of each verse and memorable bars, E-40’s got a place in the game.
Childish Gambino Gets Far Out Funky on 'Awaken, My Love!'
"Awaken, My Love!" is more of a funky, progressive rock album than anything else.
Gucci Mane and Future Are the Trap Personified on 'Free Bricks 2: Zone 6 Edition'
Wop and Hendrix waste no time repping where they’re from on 'Free Bricks 2: Zone 6 Edition.'
French Montana Plays to His Strengths on 'MC4'
Is French Montana's 'MC4' worth your time? Find out in XXL's review.
A Tribe Called Quest Give a Wake-Up Call on 'We Got It From Here... Thank You 4 Your Service'
A Tribe Called Quest's new album, 'We got it from Here... Thank You 4 Your service,' is equal parts a wake-up call to America as it is a dedication to a fallen soldier.
Common Aims to Inspire on 'Black America Again'
'Black America Again' is a strong, well-orchestrated and focused album that speaks on the issues at hand.
A$AP Mob Stand United on 'Cozy Tapes Vol.1: Friends'
'Cozy Tapes Vol. 1: Friends' is solidified as a body of work that feels as real as it sounds.
D.I.T.C. Keep It Authentic With 'Sessions'
D.I.T.C's new album, 'Sessions,' is a return to the good old New York hip-hop that made the group so revered in their heyday.
2 Chainz Satisfies With 'Hibachi for Lunch'
2 Chainz returns with 'Hibachi for Lunch.' Check out how the mixtape stacks up in XXL's review.
Boogie Takes a Different Approach on 'Thirst 48, Pt. II'
Boogie’s been defining the “quality over quantity” philosophy more than most with his recent release, 'Thirst 48, Pt. II.'
Jeezy Returns to His Roots on 'Trap or Die 3'
Jeezy returns with his long-awaited album, 'Trap or Die 3.' Find out if the project is worth your time.