17th June 2019Octavian – Endorphins | Mixtape ReviewEndorphins is the first project from UK rapper Octavian since he won the BBC Music’s Sound of 2019 award, does he live up to the potential? Categories Hip-Hop/Music/UK Hip-Hop Comments: 0
21st January 2019Future – Future Hndrxx Presents: The Wizrd | Video ReviewFuture Hndrxx Presents: The Wizrd is the seventh studio album from Fewtch and sees the rapper adopt a new persona on this latest effort Categories Hip-Hop/Music Comments: 0
16th October 2018Quavo – Quavo Huncho | Video ReviewQuavo Huncho is the debut album from Quavo, leader of the Migos. Quavo gets washed all over this album by stellar feautred artists like Drake and Madonna Categories Hip-Hop/Music Comments: 0
6th August 2018Travis Scott – Astroworld | Video ReviewWe’re looking at the third studio album from Travis Scott, Astroworld. This project comes two years after the disappointing Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight and feels like a return to form. Astroworld features several exciting producers from across the music spectrum including Tame Impala and Thundercat; while Pharrell Williams, Drake, Frank Ocean and The Weeknd all have great guest spots. Join... Categories Hip-Hop/Music/R&B 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
18th August 2016808s & Heartbreak and the Children of Kanye WestDisclaimer: this blog contains a sickening amount of praise for Kanye West 808s and Heartbreak is one of the most and influential albums of the last 10 years. Since its 2008 release, the echoes have reverberated throughout hip-hop. Consider how many rappers currently use Auto-Tune as evidence of this. Categories Hip-Hop/Music/Pop/R&B Comments: 9