“[Andre 3000] just sat next to us eating tomato soup, pretty much just talking about how much of a big fan he is of us.” Divine Council–the foursome of Lord Linco, Cyrax!, ICYTWAT, and $ilkmoney–is undoubtedly one of the more exciting acts that are destined to bloom into fruition this…
Snowgoons, the four-man production/hip-hop outfit comprised of Det Gunner, DJ Illegal, Sicknature, and J.S. Kuster have been one of the most visible best-kept secrets in hip-hop for a while now. With a decade-long rap sheet of content in their catalogue, they’ve made it their business to keep that chunky orchestral…
“Bottoms up sunshine, Love Potion No. 9.”–Geechi Suede (Camp-Lo) Well, the 28th of January marks The twentieth anniversary of one of my favorite albums ever, Camp Lo’s Uptown Saturday Night. I remember copping it with my homeboy back in the ninth grade and being hooked on it immediately. Led by…
Huge shout out to Kid Cudi for releasing a new album titled Passion, Pain & and Demon Slayin’, and admitting to his struggles with addiction. Cudi dropped the 19 track album just after his release from rehab. The man had a lot to say and didn’t hold back. Passion, Pain…
What a whirlwind 365 days it’s been for Donald Glover. He created some of the most genuine television of the year with his critically acclaimed series ‘Atlanta’, launched ‘Pharos’ his hyper-audio/visual app, and treated fans to a live Pharos experience , which many media outlets called the most dynamic live…
“I don’t want to compromise my vision of hip hop or myself… there is always a social consciousness to what I do”—Zion I Recently, Above Average Hip Hop had the opportunity to speak with MC Zion I, AKA Zumbi, about his first album as a solo artist The Labyrinth. Zion…
“I am a wizard, an illusionist. I am a dreamer in a dream without a society. I am Hodgy.” Hodgy got his start in the game as one of the founding members of Odd Future—a groundbreaking collective that birthed the careers of Tyler The Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, Frank Ocean and…
“A solid R&B album from a singer who’s been nothing but consistent for over two decades.” Joe has always been–in my humble opinion–consistent as a singer. From his New Jack Swing soaked debut album, to his slew of incredibly notable guest features, to his constant club and radio presence at…
