While the song’s lyrical themes of racialized self-hatred are executed flawlessly, the 2Pac sample (“Keep Ya Head Up”) on the pre-chorus is handled so well with the concept of the song, that it brings a new deeper sound and meaning to the words being expressed.Continue Reading
Three years after the release of her comeback album Rainbow, Kesha returns with her fifth studio release, High Road. While promoting the release of this album, Kesha claimed time and time again that she finally “got her balls back,” and that is very evident in this album. There was obviouslyContinue Reading
Trainor’s long-awaited third studio album is finally here, but was it worth the wait? After suffering several delays and a relative career slump in between the release of her sophomore LP Thank You in 2016 and today, Treat Myself utilizes consistently ambitious production to breathe new life into Meghan’s tried-and-trueContinue Reading
In a world of people making songs about love and feeling good, Billie speaks out on issues that are somehow still taboo (suicide, depression) and it resonates with a younger audience.Continue Reading
Eumetris is a musical project begun in 2003 by Hans Lamboo and Bart van Schoonhoven, and on their second studio release (and first since their 2005 debut 412nd) they harken back to the more classic vocal and instrumental styles of the ‘60s, with an abundance of organic instruments cradling tenderContinue Reading
While Bebey probably won’t be the album breaking into the Billboard 100 charts, but the album exists as London’s most fleshed out and cohesive project to date, reaffirming the versatile artist’s roots while confidently experimenting into the future.Continue Reading
After the utter mockery that surrounded his fifth studio album, Speedin’ Bullet 2 Heaven, Kid Cudi suffered multiple breakdowns, including beef with longtime friend and mentor Kanye West, firing shots at Drake, and ultimately entering rehab for depression and suicidal urges on October 4, 2016. It truly seemed as ifContinue Reading
It’s been 4 years since Rihanna’s last release. In this new segment we’ll take a look at each of her albums leading up to her highly anticipated R9, rumored to release this year.With today being the four year anniversary of the album let’s start with ANTI. Some background: I’m honestlyContinue Reading
As the general admission floor slowly but surely started to fill up for GZA’s Liquid Sword 25th Anniversary Tour, ’90s original hip-hop tracks featuring Naughty by Nature and Pete Rock played in the background while we awaited the arrival of the Brooklyn native. The legendary Wu-Tang Clan member performing at FineContinue Reading
You have to be keen to understand the voice and potential of a rapper who comes out to perform in sweats. This man is here for the music.Continue Reading