Reviews

After a 13-year hiatus, AZ returned in 2021 with Doe or Die II, the long-awaited follow-up to his seminal 1995 debut, Doe or Die

Lola Brooke has cemented her place in New York’s drill scene while breaking into Hip Hop’s mainstream elite.

Pink Siifu, a rapper whose roots trace back to Cincinnati and Birmingham, first gained attention by collaborating with underground producer Swarvy.

Peezy’s name is etched into Detroit rap history. As a founding and once-dominant member of Team Eastside, he soundtracked much of the city’s life throughout the 2010s.

Offset’s second solo album, SET IT OFF, ventures into bold terrain, but its ambition often stumbles under the weight of its own inconsistency. The album cover—showing the artist plummeting upside down from a blazing city—suggests a metaphorical break from conventions and a desire to rise above a rap scene he views as stagnant. While Offset’s […]

Detroit’s rap scene is teeming with talent, but Cash Kidd has carved out a niche with his sharp wit and unconventional style. Some listeners were introduced to him through Big Sean’s star-studded “Friday Night Cypher,” where his standout line, “Put a body on a ratchet, I feel like Dr. Miami,” showcased his knack for memorable […]

Rochester rapper RXKNephew is known for his chaotic, meme-worthy punchlines, unpredictable storytelling, and irreverent approach to rap.

Danny Brown has long been an enigmatic force in Hip Hop, his eccentric image—a high-pitched delivery, wild hair, and missing front teeth—cementing his status as an unconventional disruptor in the genre. Known for airing his self-destructive tendencies on record, Brown’s early career thrived on chaos, earning him both awe and concern. In 2017, Brown adopted […]

The journey of former Bad Boy rapper Black Rob ended abruptly on April 17, 2021, when he succumbed to cardiac arrest after years of battling serious health issues. His struggles, which began with a stroke in 2013 and included several more in the years that followed, marked the later stages of his life. Despite his […]

Since his 2017 breakout project May God Bless Your Hustle, MIKE has been on an extraordinary creative streak, building an impressive catalogue that evolves with each release. Alongside his artistic growth, the now 25-year-old has firmly established himself as a cornerstone of New York’s underground hip-hop scene. With his latest album, Burning Desire, MIKE proves […]

In the world of veteran Hip-Hop collaborations, nostalgia often takes center stage, with artists rekindling past connections rather than forging new ones. However, Paul Wall and Termanology defy this norm. Their partnership, ignited during pandemic studio sessions at Statik Selektah’s studio, has blossomed into a dynamic creative force that feels fresh yet rooted in their […]

Jamila Woods honed her craft in Chicago’s vibrant poetry scene, publishing her first collection in 2012 and playing a key role in organizing Louder Than a Bomb, a renowned youth poetry festival. Transitioning her lyrical talents to music, Woods debuted with HEAVN in 2016, a critically acclaimed album that established her as a fresh, vital […]

Time is one of humanity’s greatest adversaries—indiscriminate and relentless. It can make our happiest moments feel fleeting and our most painful experiences stretch endlessly. Sampha knows this all too well. On his debut album, Process, he grappled with the loss of his mother, ultimately arriving at a reluctant acceptance of her absence. Five years later, […]

Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz took wildly different paths to stardom. Wayne became a household name in his teens, a prodigy who shared stages with Hip Hop’s greats before he could drive.

For 14 years, OutKast redefined the boundaries of Southern rap, a genre they arguably invented, by fusing their diverse musical influences into something entirely their own. The duo’s dynamic interplay was their strength: Big Boi’s grounded, rhythmic lyricism offered a stark contrast to André 3000’s cosmic exploration. While Big Boi’s verses reflected the grit and […]