Up 2 Me is Yeat's most complete and impressive album. With impeccable re-listenability and catchy lyrics this is a project I find myself going back to frequently. The unique sub genre of rap that Yeat has pioneered has been on full display on this project. The hard hitting melodies and trademark bell sounds has made his sound instantly recognisable. Stand out tracks include: U could tell, Cmon, Got rich, Trendy Way, Kant change, Ya Ya and Turban. The project is long however the lack of general ... read more

Drake has produced a mediocre mix between house and hip hop music. Although the negative reception upon release the project has been overly hated upon due to a large majority of listeners reviewing the album from a hip hop perspective. The mix between house, R&B, and bursts of hip hop aim to diversify the stale and 'safe' nature of Drake's discography. Although the consistency of the quality of tracks fluctuates there are some high highs such as the tracks Massive, Flights Booked, Liability ... read more

Ken Car$on's short but sweet debut album, Project X has shown the vast and impressive influence that Playboi Carti has had on the modern-day trap genre. It is apparent that a large amount of this project's inspiration has come from Playboi Carti, from the vocals to the production. This will be due to Car$on being signed to Carters 'Opium Crew' Label. The infections mixes and high tier production of the album will have come as a gift due to Carters links throughout the hip hop industry. Nether ... read more

Tyler, the Creator does not disappoint with his latest project, one that excellently combines the styles of his previous albums. Taking a large amount of inspiration from own albums 'Igor' and 'Wolf'. The inspiration is apparent and obvious. Tyler's ability to mash different genres of music into a single song is shown in the fascinating execution of the 9-minute track 'SWEET/ I THOUGHT YOU WANTED TO DANCE'. The way In which Tyler is able to fit artists such as NBA YoungBoy into a hip hop jazz ... read more

The unique style of Stereophonics' 'You Gotta go There To Come Back' was reviewed in a mixed manner due to the sometimes shaky and inconsistent nature of the tracks. However, in contrast to many negative reviews, this project is a very enjoyable listen with strong highlights such as 'Help Me (She's Out of Her Mind)', 'Maybe Tomorrow' and 'Climbing the Wall'. This project is a mixture of some of Stereophonics greatest tracks and although inconsistent at times this project is an enjoyable album ... read more

Considering the hype that this project had gathered in the months leading up to its release, the album was a complete flop. The repetitive nature of both the mixes and lyrics would not be out of place in any of drakes previous albums. Drake has once again shown that he is not progressing as an artist and not evolving his sound in a unique and innovative way as he has in the past. Drake is becoming an artist that creates music for the sole purpose of financial gain as seen in his safe formula ... read more

The polarising nature of Playboi Carti's sophomore album is shown in the mixed reviews and attitude towards the album. However, the album has quickly turned into a modern masterpiece of trap and a defining project in both Jordan's career and Hip Hop as a genre. The highlights of this album are the meticulous and impressive mixes produced by KanYe West (executive producer) however compressed at times the production of WLR is at a level that we have never seen from a Carti project before. The ... read more

Carti's compelling self-titled mixtape outlines the fun and captivating melodies and lyrics of Jordan Carter's character, Cash Carti. The iconic lyrics and mixes are nothing but astonishing for a musician with a discography as small as his was on date of release. The sometimes lacklustre mixes of tracks such as 'New Choppa' are saved by the melodic lyrics of Carter and Rocky. Carti's new and innovative sound is sure to have a long and impactful reign on the hip hop industry.

One of the most compelling and stand out albums of 2018. The large set of features didn't feel bloated or excessive. The attitude for this album is instantly apparent from the first tracks as well as the album cover that set the scene for a punk-rap mix. This album is a staple of trap and one that will and has changed the landscape of modern hip hop and music.