Albums

"'Bandana' is the definition of dope boy magic."

'7 EP' is a collection of eight unfocused songs engineered to recreate the crossover genre success of "Old Town Road."

This isn’t a project with a lofty goal to meet; it’s an endurance test.

The artistic wunderkinds summoned the best of each other.

"'DIASPORA' is lush, made-for-summer music. It is black, and it is proud."

This is a return to the world of 'HNDRXX,' but far more lugubrious.

On 'BLEU,' Dave B tackles the uncertainties of mid-20s adulthood.

Denzel Curry records with the energy of a live performance.

'4REAL 4REAL' is a comeback record that reintroduces YG at his most inspired.

"I feel less like I’ve escaped New York and more like I came back from the bodega with the wrong bottle of Snapple."

"I have no idea what 'Flamagra' is about, but I liked it."

We quickly realize ‘Apollo XXI’ is a jam session of one, and that one is a compelling auteur.

'IGOR' is André 3000's 'The Love Below' on spiritual acid.

Megan Thee Stallion came here to motherfucking rap.

Jamila Woods’ ‘Legacy! Legacy!’ relives the past as an integral part of her present.

"You’ll find yourself drawn into the Emotional Oranges universe."

Listening to Logic’s 'Confessions of a Dangerous' Mind provides a puzzling sensation.

Young Nudy and Pi'erre Bourne turn in an effort exemplifying their collective proficiencies.

‘Shea Butter Baby’ is a triumph in that it showcases all the ways R&B is adapting to a fresh wave of sorrow.

On ‘CrasH Talk,’ all ScHoolboy Q wants is for us to look at him.

Contrary to what he has said during his press run, ScHoolboy Q's 'CrasH Talk' doesn’t sound like an album made in artistic heavens.

Man, someone give Q a hug.

This was the most satisfying tasting menu she could have offered us.

Lizzo uses ‘Cuz I Love You’ to showcase all of the benefits of falling in love with yourself.

In the face of great loss, rapper Daniel Dumile perfected a formula.

Those jumbo-sized Crayola boxes wish they had this much color.

There are many ways to deal with the pain that life brings. Choose wisely.

Pivot Gang’s ‘You Can’t Sit With Us’ is pure fun and kicking back with the homies.

"When he's in his zone, there’s very little wrong Anderson. Paak can do—and he does no wrong on 'Ventura.'"

Omar Apollo chooses to be a new kind of pop star on 'Friends.'

Atmosphere’s honesty is our redemption.

The story of “Therapy” is crucial for the listener.

'Rap or Go to the League' is 2 Chainz displaying his greatest gift as a rapper: eclecticism.

'FATHER OF 4' is an album of great intentions but is unable to manifest its ideas into great songs.