ALBUM REVIEW: There’s Plenty Great About Slowthai’s ‘Nothing Great About Britain’
The Northampton rapper has a lot to say on his debut album.
Hip-Hop/R&B
ALBUM REVIEW: Injury Reserve Takes DIY to the Next Level on Major Label Debut
The Arizona rap trio stands with the best of them.
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘IGOR’ Is Tyler, The Creator like You’ve Never Heard Him Before
Tyler’s marvelous new album is a wide-screen exploration of lost love that dazzles at every turn.
S.U.S.H.I EP 006: “Hoes Mad x24”
A bi-weekly playlist diary of “Stuff U Should Hear Immediately.”
Hip-Hop Radar: May 20, 2018
A weekly recap of what’s new in Hip-Hop and R&B.
“Old Town Road” Got the Epic Music Video It Deserves
Every once in a while, a song comes along and mucks up the entire hit machine.
ALBUM REVIEW: Tank and The Bangas Miss their Mark on ‘Green Balloon’
Having won NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2017, New Orleans R&B outfit Tank and the
ALBUM REVIEW: Jamila Woods Assures Her Place in History on ‘LEGACY! LEGACY!’
The Chicago poet’s second album is the most profound work of art you’ll hear this year.
Hip-Hop Radar: May 13, 2018
A weekly recap of what’s new in Hip-Hop and R&B.
S.U.S.H.I EP 005: “Banana Bread At Work Dude, HELL YEAH”
A bi-weekly playlist diary of “Stuff U Should Hear Immediately.”
Hip-Hop Radar: May 6, 2018
A weekly recap of what’s new in Hip-Hop and R&B.
ALBUM REVIEW: Kevin Abstract Takes a Mental Break from BROCKHAMPTON on ‘ARIZONA BABY’
What it lacks in unity is made up for in diversity.
ALBUM REVIEW: Nico Segal and Nate Fox Fail to Tie It All Together on ‘Intellexual’
The Donnie Trumpet members fall flat on new project. But it ‘sounds’ great!
ALBUM REVIEW: Rico Nasty and Kenny Beats Blow Their Tops on ‘Anger Management’
Trap’s most exciting duo loses their temper – in a good way – on their full-length collaboration.
Hip-Hop Radar: April 29, 2018
Ft. ScHoolboy Q, Rico Nasty & Kenny Beats, Kevin Abstract and more.
ALBUM REVIEW: Pivot Gang Comes Out Firing On Collective Debut
I’ve been saying it for a few years: the best and most promising hip-hop music
ALBUM REVIEW: Billy Woods & Kenny Segal Are Razor Sharp on ‘Hiding Place’
This is some raw hip-hop right here!
ALBUM REVIEW: Dijon Blurs Lines Like Few Can on ‘Sci-Fi 1’
The elusive singer-songwriter’s first formal project since his collaboration with producer Abhi Raju.
ALBUM REVIEW: Cautious Clay Shows Why He Ruled SXSW on ‘Table of Context’ EP
If you’re a fan of The Internet, or what happens when Kanye and Cudi get together, you’re gonna love him.
ALBUM REVIEW: Little Simz Is All That and a Bag of Chips on ‘GREY Area’
The British MC’s latest LP is anything but monochromatic.
ALBUM REVIEW: Solange Does It Again on ‘When I Get Home’
The visionary, free-flowing follow-up to ‘A Seat At The Table’.
ALBUM REVIEW: 2 Chainz Becomes an All-Star on ‘Rap Or Go To The League’
The artist formerly known as Tity Boi paints his masterpiece.
ALBUM REVIEW: Offset Shows Off His Worth on ‘FATHER OF 4’
The Migos member’s solo debut is anything but whack!
ALBUM REVIEW: Heroes Collide on ‘Czarface Meets Ghostface’
A classic battle to abolish wackness in the rap game.
ALBUM REVIEW: What Were You Really Expecting from Lil Pump’s ‘Harverd Dropout’
The young delinquent is may not be cut out for an album-length project.
ALBUM REVIEW: Aesop Rock and Tobacco Are ‘Malibu Ken’
A match made in surrealistic hip-hop heaven.
ALBUM REVIEW: Boogie’s ‘Everything’s For Sale’ is Post-Gangsta Rap
Compton rapper dwells on the consequences of the gangsta lifestyle.
ALBUM REVIEW: Earl Sweatshirt Does It Again on ‘Some Rap Songs’
A profound, honest marvel of emotionally bare hip-hop.
ALBUM REVIEW: Black Thought Ages Like a Fine Wine on ‘Streams of Thought Vol 2’
Aspiring MCs: don’t quit your day jobs.
Kanye West’s ‘808s & Heartbreak’ Turns 10
The album that made it okay to cry in hip-hop.
ALBUM REVIEW: Anderson Paak Takes It Home on ‘Oxnard’
Give it time. It’ll grow on you.
ALBUMS WE’RE THANKFUL FOR: Beastie Boys’ ‘Check Your Head’ Started Everything for Me
For Thanksgiving, MMC Writers are sharing records they’re grateful for.
ALBUM REVIEW: Action Bronson Shows His Maturity on ‘White Bronco’
But is that good thing?
ALBUM REVIEW: Metro Boomin Flexes Hard on ‘Not All Heroes Wear Capes’
Further proof Metro is one of hip-hop’s greatest producers.
ALBUM REVIEW: ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2′ is a Glimpse of What Lil’ Peep Could Have Been
“I was dying and nobody was there.”
ALBUM REVIEW: Vince Staples Makes His Point on ‘FM!’
Few can do it as well as he can.
ALBUM REVIEW: Joij Completes His Transformation on ‘Ballads 1’
Ballads 1 is the heavily anticipated debut full-length from internet sensation turned serious musician Joji.
ALBUM REVIEW: Mick Jenkins is the Rightful Heir of Gil Scott-Heron
‘Pieces of a Man’ might be this year’s most artful hip-hop album.
ALBUM REVIEW: NAO Soars Through Space on ‘Saturn’
British R&B doubles down on her electric sound on sophomore effort.
ALBUM REVIEW: Homeboy Sandman and Edan Bake Up Something Special on ‘Humble Pi’
If you’re sick of generic beats and rhymes about sex and drugs, here’s the real deal.
ALBUM REVIEW: Khalid’s ‘Suncity’ EP is All Surface
The follow-up to ‘American Teen’ features syrupy, by-the-book R&B.
ALBUM REVIEW: Ella Mai Arrives Fully-Formed on Self-Titled Debut
Sultry vocals, direct lyrics, luscious harmonies and 808s.
ALBUM REVIEW: At Long Last, ‘Tha Carter V’ is Here
Lil Wayne’s long-delayed album doesn’t disappoint.
ALBUM REVIEW: 6lack Has Found His Formula with ‘East Atlanta Love Letter’
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
ALBUM REVIEW: BROCKHAMPTON Just Keeps Getting Better on ‘iridescence’
It’s hard to imagine anybody not loving this album.