Cheat Code
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Lupe Fiasco’s ‘HOUSE’ EP Is a Sharply Produced Thought Experiment
When Lupe isn’t tethered to an overbearing concept, his thoughts are still intriguing enough to build worlds around.
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Knxwledge Bends Time to His Will on ‘1988’ Album
Every Knxwledge project, remix, and loosie has led to this moment.
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Medhane‘s ‘FULL CIRCLE’ Is a Reminder of Continuous Self-Care: Review
Brevity continues to be the soul of Medhane’s wit across ‘FULL CIRCLE.’
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Boldy James Is Cold & Thoughtful on ‘The Price of Tea In China’: Review
Alchemist’s legacy has been long secured, and ‘The Price of Tea In China’ feels like a level-up for Boldy James.
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070 Shake Is Part of a Beautiful Orchestra on ‘Modus Vivendi’: Review
At present, 070 Shake is another member of the orchestra. But when the time comes, she’ll be ready to take up the mantle as maestro.
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Roc Marciano Demands Respect on ‘Marcielago’: Review
If there is a running theme throughout ‘Marcielago,’ it’s a yearning for respect.
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Wiki Embraces Himself on ‘OOFIE’: Review
The 26-year-old New York rapper documents his growing pains on his second studio album, ‘OOFIE.’
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Emotional Oranges Create a Retouched Photograph on ‘The Juice Vol. II’: Review
The actual music on ‘The Juice Vol. II’ is good—great, even. It just feels over-produced.
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Gallant Constructs a Shrine to His Dazzling Voice on ‘Sweet Insomnia’: Review
On ‘Sweet Insomnia,’ Gallant constructs a body of work tailored entirely around his greatest strength: his voice.
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Post Malone Optimizes the Algorithm on ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’: Review
Malone makes the most of his pliable vocal tone, pop-sensibilities, and curatorial ear while downplaying his greatest weakness: himself.
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Childish Major Finds Comfort in Brutal Honesty on ‘Dirt Road Diamond’: Review
The South Carolina native is cruising down life’s windy highway searching for new experiences.
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bLAck pARty Is 2 Steps Ahead of His Listeners on ‘Endless Summer’: Review
bLAck pARty’s ‘Endless Summer’ is a celestial mood board, unique to his idiosyncratic sensibilities.