Albums
Best 3-Song Album Sequences of 2018 (Staff Picks)
There's nothing quite like an amazing run of songs.
The Importance of the "Blowing Off Steam" Album
We’re talking about albums made for the thrill of rapping, not for the sake of flooding the market.
6 Most Disappointing Rap Albums of 2018 (Staff Picks)
From 'Scorpion' to 'ye' and everything in between, these were the most disappointing albums of the year.
10 Best Non-Rap Albums of 2018 (Staff Picks)
Mariah Carey, The 1975, 'A Star Is Born'—our favorite non-rap albums of the year.
The Development of an “East Atlanta Playboy”
J.I.D's 'DiCaprio 2' and 6LACK's 'East Atlanta Love Letter' comprise a portrait of the “East Atlanta playboy.”
Meek Mill 'Championships' 1 Listen Album Review
Meek Mill steps into the role of people's champion with a thunderous and star-studded event.
777: The Cult of KEY! and Kenny Beats
God may have rested on the seventh day of creation, but KEY! and Kenny Beats did not.
Earl Sweatshirt 'Some Rap Songs' 1 Listen Album Review
"Calling 'Some Rap Songs' a challenging album would be an understatement."
Kirk Knight Attempts to Bridge the Rapper-Producer Gap on ‘IIWII’ (Review)
As a man of many skills, the Pro Era artist is his own life raft on his sophomore solo album.
Anderson .Paak 'Oxnard' 1 Listen Album Review
"Despite being named after his birthplace, 'Oxnard' isn’t an invitation to his home. I don’t know whose home this is."
Please, Listen to Everything CupcakKe Is Saying
We can call this the grand irony of progressive thought.
25 Years Later: Wu-Tang Clan's 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)'
We take a look back on the classic '36 Chambers,' 25 years after its release.
Where Does ‘Come Over When You’re Sober, Pt. 2’ Fit in Lil Peep’s Legacy?
Is this the album Lil Peep would have wanted to put out?
Smino 'NOIR' 1 Listen Album Review
Smino is still testing the waters of his artistic realm on 'NOIR.'
Metro Boomin 'NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES' 1 Listen Album Review
Metro Boomin is moving on his time, and it’s far from being up.
Jay Critch Finds His New York Sound on Debut Mixtape ‘Hood Favorite’ (Review)
On ‘Hood Favorite,’ Critch mainly focuses on setting trends over chasing hits.
Curren$y, Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist 'Fetti' 1 Listen Album Review
'Fetti' is short and sweet, and will leave you wishing it would never end.