Tag: Travis Scott

6th August 2018

Travis Scott – Astroworld | Video Review

We’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...

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22nd February 2017

Rap Names Part II: For a Few Rappers More

Like 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...

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18th August 2016

808s & Heartbreak and the Children of Kanye West

Disclaimer: 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.

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23rd May 2016

Jacking For Biebs | The Justin Bieber Story

I have always been something of a Justin Bieber apologist. He never drew strong emotions from me, Before I heard his new album, the strongest emotion he drew in me was disinterest. Perhaps I’m biased, I only scored 54% on the “How Much Do You Hate Justin Bieber” quiz.

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