Cheat Code
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Westside Gunn’s ‘Supreme Blientele’ is Grimy Opulence
The Griselda Records founder’s personality is as golden as his ear for beats.
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Jorja Smith’s ‘Lost & Found’ Is Your Soundtrack to the Loneliest Summer Nights
Smith’s ‘Lost & Found’ is not perfect, but its imperfections are captivating.
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Black Thought’s ‘Streams of Thought Vol. 1’ is All Bars But Little Staying Power
Black Thought’s consistency is admirable, but in form, it makes the music a bit complacent.
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The Internet’s Patrick Paige II Spills His Soul on Debut Album ‘Letters of Irrelevance’
Paige II reminds us that sometimes the worst pain can bring out the best art.
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Review: Junglepussy Delivers a Lush, Declarative, & Self-Loving Album with ‘JP3’
‘JP3’ is grand because Junglepussy makes it so.
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Leon Bridges’ ‘Good Thing’ Explores Every Nook and Cranny of Love
With ‘Good Thing,’ Leon Bridges is moving soul forward with a bellied shout.
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‘Book of Ryan’ Is Royce da 5’9″ As We’ve Never Heard Him Before
In his quest for the crown, Royce has found himself.
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‘tobi lou and the Loop’ is the Soundtrack to Your Self-Care Routine
“Fuck it, I’m gorgeous.”
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Janelle Monáe is the Sexually Free American Dream on ‘Dirty Computer’
‘Dirty Computer’ is Monáe’s definitive, crazy, could-be classic, album.
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Tom Misch Charts Growth and Memory on Effortless Debut Album ‘Geography’
Misch’s Dilla and early boom bap influences are on full display.
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Trouble Moves Closer to Finding His Voice on Mike Will-Produced Debut ‘Edgewood’
“‘Edgewood’ proves that finding your voice is not a direct route but a journey of trial and error.”
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‘PRhyme 2’ Is a Familiar Buffet of Bars & Beats
“‘PRhyme 2’ is yet another dazzling bit of jump roping between title matches, sometimes flashy but always familiar.”