Bladee's most digestible and conceptual album yet; it's a step in the right direction for the Swedish rapper.

There are some brilliant pockets of ambience here that make me feel remarkably nostalgic, but the tracklist is a wonky mix of good and great songs.

Genesis doesn't hold back on his political sharpness, but I don't think the punk elements of the album interest me as much as other production directions it could have taken.

I asked God why He was here and then He whispered back
"To give a gift" and then I asked, "Is the gift the rap?"
"Nope, it's the feelin' that fill up after that
The feelin' of dodgin' death row, yes, it's the aftermath
If I could put it in perspective you might get the message
What's the feelin you feel now?" I said, "I feel accepted."

Kenny Mason is a Bulldawg. He struggles with feeling like an outcast and being born a ... read more

Mostly inoffensive R&B Drake slop. It's not bad.

House slop for Drake to break out of his contract with UMG.

Drake's most interesting album this decade, but that's not saying much. Drake's career has been under a cultural microscope for the past 2 years, and this is the first time we've seen Drake actively pursue an artistic statement about himself. I have personally had a gripe with Drake for his lack of depth in his music, so this time, I was intrigued to see him introduce the ICEMAN: a character that seemed to promise a nuanced look at the persona of Drake as a pop powerhouse, ... read more

Many things have made JPEGMAFIA a paragon of experimental hip hop in the 2020s: his wacky production, his shouty flows, his offensive attitude. Oddly, Peggy's newest record EXPERIMENTAL RAP sounds as though he took all these aspects that have made him so great, and parodied them into oblivion. The production is fast and explosive, but it lacks the depth of the cuts you might have heard on his previous albums. His lyricism feels emptier than usual, and the outlandish comments he's ... read more

One of the most average, inoffensive albums I've heard. It's classy standard pop music through and through.

Sofia's music is in conceptual shambles. Any attempts at satire are crushed under the EPs terrible mix and master, as well as stumbling, wonky melodies. Its focus is clearly on its writing, where interesting social observation is replaced by crude images that repeat without depth, and the music is incapable of keeping an emotional grip.

Never thought to consider the crossroads of Jazz Fusion and Newcastle poetry, but it's here, well-composed and performed with some assistance from the brilliant mind that is Mr. Greep.

PLANET FROG is the perfect non-concept for such a free-form, life-loving hip hop album that only Action Bronson could fill with his charm.

There are some great tracks here to add a touch of delight to your summer 2026 playlist. Though after a day of listening, I don't think the album's novelty retains much bite.

glaive was one of my favorite angsty bedroom artists that came out of the pandemic at the time, but the style soured quickly. kurtains was an artist running in similar circles who would occasionally collaborate with glaive. With kurtains' recent EPs and singles, he's proven to have increased his skill in pop songwriting. To see these two finally collaborate on a fully-fledged album would have had my 2021 self bouncing off the walls. All that said, God Save The Three is a more than ... read more

Dead men tell no tales. An anguished man seeks meaning by uncovering the circumstances of his birth after his mother's death. Burdened by his own existence, he cannot find the answers in the mute body of his mother. She, too, had suffered much and tried to protect her son from the truth. Now, nothing can stop him from seeking answers. Hunting down family members shackled by shame, the man discovers the shadow that hangs over his cursed life, and he seeks to burn it all down.

Frances the ... read more

"This song could have been fire, but I need more motivation."

Body of Work is anti-music. Edward Skeletrix hyperbolizes the boring, sleepy production synonymous with SoundCloud rappers to the point where it lacks so little substance that, suddenly, it gains substance. It's a collage of ominous noise and autotuned freestyles that highlight Edward's empty struggle to make avant-garde art. The album is a blank slate, a tired, defeated crossing of the finish line with no hope ... read more

Mike Kinsella's voice doesn't have the punch it did in 1999, but it's still a feat to see American Football just as emo and layered in presentation as they were 27 years ago.

Isaiah Rashad's poppy, layered production is nothing new, and his performance occasionally struggles to stand out in the mix, but the overall package and presentation reveal a well-thought-out hip hop album with vulnerable themes of kicking off lingering addiction.

An Irish Hip Hop album that certainly has more to offer than simply its own novelty, with witty hooks and groovy production, but not something I would find myself often returning to.

I found much of the production and performances to be rather dry, with features that sounded too subtle to provide variety from track to track. Rhinestoned was an immediate standout. Loved the bright, twinkly sound and catchy riff.