Reviews

Memphis rapper Yo Gotti has a lane and, for the most part, he’s stuck to it. His brand of southern-fried street hop has remained relatively unchanged over the past decade, with the only exceptions coming when the 32-year-old rapper has tried—and usually failed—to fit in with the rap du jour. “LeBron James,” ...

Artist: Wu-Tang Clan Reviewer: Macklemore Rating: XXL Anniversary: 20-year I remember starting to listen to it when I was in the sixth grade, so I was probably a little bit late from when it first dropped, but once I found it, it became the soundtrack to my entire existence...

The Jet-Life movement has been quietly on fire in the past year. Curren$y has been on a tear since the release of his album, dropping EP’s left and right, while Smoke DZA's fan base continues to expand at a rapid pace following the release of K.O.N.Y... Read More ...

In an age of Internet transparency, constructing a creative narrative has almost replaced projecting authenticity as a viable marketing strategy. Action Bronson is possibly the most eccentric character navigating rap these days, and his appeal lies mostly within the minute details of an absurd, carefully crafted, larger-than-life persona...

Eminem Battles Slim Shady On 'Marshall Mathers LP 2'

Boldy James Gives A Hazy Tour Of Detroit On 'My 1st Chemistry Set'

Dom Kennedy Shows Off His Versatility On 'Get Home Safely'

There are reasons to hate on Nipsey Hussle at this point. He’s charging c-notes for his latest tape, Crenshaw, which you can just as easily get for free. He hasn’t released an official project since 2011, besides X-Tra Laps, which was a different set of rejects for his TMC project. He’s shown...

Young Dro Doesn't Mess With His Formula On 'High Times'

The past year has been an up and down ride for Vic Mensa. The 19-year-old rapper was a member of Kids These Days, a group of teenage musicians that blended rock and rap with ease, scoring an appearance on Conan and collaborating with artists like Wilco's Jeff Tweedy...

Pusha T 'My Name Is My Name' Review

Throughout the early 2000’s, Nelly was a force to be reckoned with. He churned out hit after hit, produced a series of multiplatinum albums, and was considered one of the most successful artists of the decade in many circles. These successes only make the St. Loui...