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Drake - Dark Lane Demo Tapes
Drake
Dark Lane Demo Tapes
2020 • Mixtape
30
4h ago
Vince Staples - Summertime '06
Vince Staples
Summertime '06
2015 • LP
80
14h ago
Vince Staples - White Flag
Vince Staples
White Flag
2026 • Single
86
16h ago
Vince Staples - Blackberry Marmalade
Vince Staples
Blackberry Marmalade
2026 • Single
90
Jun 2
Naomi Scott - F.I.G
Naomi Scott
F.I.G
2026 • LP
50
May 28
Weezer - Weezer (Blue Album)
Weezer
Weezer (Blue Album)
1994 • LP
90
May 26
Thundercat - Distracted
Thundercat
Distracted
2026 • LP
70
May 26
North West - PIERCING ON MY HAND
North West
PIERCING ON MY HAND
2026 • Single
68
May 26
North West - N0rth4evr
North West
N0rth4evr
2026 • EP
40
May 26

Pinned Review

By Storm - My Ghosts Go Ghost
90

ABSOLUTELY HAUNTING! (No pun intended) RIP GROGGS! FULL REVIEW SOON..

Injury Reserve turned By Storm have completely pulled me into their chilling abstract atmosphere once again. Everything one could possibly love about Injury Reserve is right here in the flesh.

Recent Reviews

Vince Staples - Blackberry Marmalade
90

One of Vince's strongest displays as a constantly evolving artist. This will possibly be his most ambitious, politically aware, versatile project yet. It's amazing to see how many artists are choosing to speak up ever since the orange man entered office. Feels good to see a sense of unity being built around bringing awareness to this country's issues. Love the writing here, the callback to Jay Z's 444 at one point, and even the punk rock instrumental. Vince has always been ... read more

Weezer - Weezer (Blue Album)
90

Hit after hit after hit after hit.

Isaiah Rashad - IT'S BEEN AWFUL
60

Despite being a bit stagnant in creativity, Isaiah has his shining moments.

Having been a fan of TDE’s representatives for quite some time now, I think it’s absolutely abysmal that Isaiah Rashad isn’t in that same radio popular scope like some of its more critically acclaimed counterparts such as SZA, Schoolboy Q and of course former member Kendrick Lamar. Isaiah in my opinion is a much needed member of this label that almost feels like a breath of fresh air. That more ... read more

North West - N0rth4evr
40

BETTER THAN VULTURES 1 AND 2, I'LL SAY THAT MUCH! Giving her dad a run for his money.

Definitely a start.. The emo sampling kicking off the tracks feels a bit cringe yet is executed in the exact way I'd assume a child would want it done. Obviously for a RAGE project, it does a good job at bringing such loose and free spirited thrash energy. Outside of how well this EP is engineered, it's more than clear that her writing is very "silly" for the most part and sort of ... read more

Genesis Owusu - REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE
80

Yes Kofi, I'm wondering as well.. WHO gave these incels moolah???

Some of the best social commentary 2026 has to offer. The production is bold, it's in your face, it's heavy! There are zero f*cks to be given by Genesis Owusu this time around. As a poor bloke myself, this LP gets a stamp of approval.

Favorites: PIRATE RADIO, STAMPEDE, HELLSTAR, FALLING BOTH WAYS, THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE, BLESSED ARE THE MEEK, MOST NORMAL AMERICAN VOTER:, DEATH CULT ZOMBIE, SITUATIONS, BIG DOG, ... read more


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