2nd October 2018Lil Wayne – Carter V | Album ReviewLil Wayne has finally released Tha Carter V, after almost six years in development hell. But how will this project fare? Can Weezy match the enormous hype? Categories Hip-Hop/Music Comments: 0
29th December 2017Do People Still Care About Eminem?Eminem’s ninth studio album, Revival to complete a lukewarm trilogy with Relapse [2009] and Recovery [2010]. Revival, along with much of Eminem’s recent output, has received a mixed reception. We must ask: do people still care about the Shady Records founder? Categories Hip-Hop/Music/Pop Comments: 0
22nd February 2017Rap Names Part II: For a Few Rappers MoreLike we talked about last time, rapper’s stage names usually fall into two categories: Boasts = Mos Def Or Name-based puns = Nelly [first name Cornell] We’re going back to the well to look at more of these ridiculous names, and shatter the illusion that rappers are cool. I mean, there’s a dude on Dr. Dre’s label who goes by... Categories Garage/Hip-Hop/Music/Pop/R&B Comment: 1
25th January 2017Rappers’ Names – What Do They Even Mean?Obie Trice, real name, no gimmicks – Obie Trice I love rap music: a genre with many colourful characters, where every song is basically an excuse to boast about how dope you are. The whole genre is basically a dick measuring contest, and that’s what we love about it. Of course the best way to impress the world and [more... Categories Hip-Hop/Music Comments: 0
16th July 2016What Makes a Classic Album?To be considered an extraordinary musician you must be responsible for at least one classic album. Of course, “classic” is a subjective criterion, plenty of memorable artists lack a classic in their discography. Categories Hip-Hop/Music/Pop Comments: 0