Action Bronson – Mr. Wonderful
He still has bars on top of bars – stuffed with more bars; however this album seems far less rushed. As far as rap characters go, there aren’t many in the game with the background of overweight-spitter Action...
Kendrick Lamar – To Pimp A Butterfly
When I first heard Kendrick Lamar’s song “i” I knew his new album was going to be off the charts. I was so happy when he won a Grammy for “i” – that song is so empowering. Every...
Jamal STEELE – Driving Toward Our Purpose
Must be a circus in town, cuz I’m surrounded by clowns, claiming that their mic skills are ridiculous. – Jamal STEELE Support the underground. A lot of heads are scared to jam unknown acts, but if my time...
Fashawn – The Ecology
Confession: just last week I didn’t know who Fashawn was – but now I wish I would have known about him much sooner. Fashawn has a new album out called, The Ecology. When I tell you I enjoyed...
XVRHLDY – Need To Know II: Luna
“The passion and purpose are clear, the people authorities fear, whomever you pray to, you need to go thank them for letting this reach to your ear.” – XVRHLDY from the song Road Trips A few months ago,...
Ghostface x BADBADNOTGOOD – Sour Soul
This album has absolutely no filler – and flows coherently from cover to cover. It’s intricate, down to the last detail, atmospheric and full of depth. There’s something to be said for live instrumentation, or rather, using actual musicians...
Mood Doctors – Containment
The Mood Doctors, more commonly known as The MD’s, are a Long Island based hip-hop group that consists of Lucious “Luck” Mercer, Neal “Purp” Forrester, Savander “Van” Parker a.k.a. Grippy Grip and DJ Evil Dee – one half...
Your Old Droog – Kinison
I’ve been known to shower Your Old Droog with praise – in fact he was one of my top 5 of 2014; although, it’s hard to argue the opposite. It’s not often in today’s landscape that a white...