So Ghostface just announced Supreme Clientele 2 is dropping this month, and to kick things off, he dropped the first single called Rap Kingpin. And I have to say it's pretty solid. Not top-tier Ghostface or anything mind-blowing, but definitely solid.

The beat is cool, nothing too crazy or groundbreaking, but it fits him well. It has that gritty feel you'd expect, and it gives Ghost the space to do his thing. And his flows and delivery are still there. He sounds sharp, comfortable, ... read more

Edit: 35 --> 51 --> 74 LOL

You may ignore everything I've said below. Didn't know why I thought it was ass in the first place, because this shit fucking slaps. Luckily I've come to the realisation that this is gas instead of ass. Better late than never right? ;)

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(Original re-review)
Re-review after giving the EP another chance, and I have to say, it isn't as ... read more

Metro Boomin dropping a summer tape full of Atlanta rappers, paying homage to the scene? Sounds fun on paper. Let's dive in.

This is very much an Atlanta tape through and through. The production’s got that signature Atlanta trap bounce with clean 808s, catchy hi-hats, vibey synths. Metro nails that sound, no doubt. There’s a couple beats on here I quite enjoyed (Butterflies, Slide, Birthday, Overly Trimm, Jerry Curry), and overall the production’s fine, but also some ... read more

This is what you call a real hip-hop album. Just everything about this record breathes quality. Mos Def / Yasiin Bey absolutely came through with this one. After already killing it on the Black Star album with Talib Kweli, he dropped this solo album and he absolutely nailed it.

From start to finish, Black on Both Sides is packed with so much energy, charisma, and intelligence. Mos Def has this incredible ability to mix deep topics with clever rhymes and flows that just roll off the tongue ... read more

After the already great 77, Talking Heads just levelled up. More Songs About Buildings and Food is such a weird name and the music is just as weird. But that’s exactly what makes it so great. David Byrne is just a mad genius. No one else really makes music like this. His weirdness, that quirky energy, the twitchy vocals, the way he delivers everything, that’s the core of the album. It’s funky, it’s jittery, it’s just... Talking Heads.

On this one they again really ... read more

The start of something really special… For You is Prince’s debut album, and you can already hear so much talent and potential from this album. He was only 18 or 19 when he made it, and that’s pretty crazy to me. Wrote everything, produced everything, played all the instruments… this dude was on a different level from day one.

Musically, it’s already got that sexy, funky, soulful vibe Prince is known for. It’s not his most consistent record, and not every ... read more

Menagerie will always be one of my favourite feel good albums. There’s this warmth and ease to it that’s so undeniably charming. It’s not a groundbreaking record, not by any means, but man… it’s so likeable. I honestly can’t imagine someone hearing this and not enjoying it on some level.

Bill Withers’ voice is really what makes me like this album so much. It’s so smooth, so gentle, and so warm that it almost feels like a hug. His delivery is ... read more

Queen was pretty much on fire in the late ‘70s, and News of the World just kept that streak going strong. Following up A Day at the Races, which was solid in its own right, this one continues building legacy. It kicks off with arguably two iconic punches in rock history: We Will Rock You and We Are the Champions. That’s some strong start. Those two are absolute stadium-filling monsters, and they still hit hard decades later.

But there’s more than just the big anthems here. ... read more

Okay, so can I be honest? I know Rumours is one of the most praised, best-selling, critically worshipped albums of all time, but till this date, I still a little bit indifferent about it. Though, I get why many people love it. The songwriting is tight, the production is clean, the harmonies are lush, and the music itself is just pretty accessible. But musically it just doesn’t hit me like I would expect a legendary record to do.

Let’s be clear: it’s quite a good album. Dreams ... read more

After Ironman, which was already insane, Ghostface came back and somehow levelled up again. Supreme Clientele is just elite hip hop. Like, this is the album where he fully solidified himself as a patron in hip-hop. You could already feel it coming, but here he’s simply untouchable.

That opening stretch is just ridiculous: Nutmeg, One, Saturday Nite, Ghost Deini, Apollo Kids... straight up flawless. And One’s genuinely one of the best hip-hop songs ever. The way he just rips through ... read more

Stankonia is absolutely wild from start to finish, and rightfully considered one of OutKast’s best works. They went all-in here, mixing all kinds of sounds (funk, soul, hip hop, even some rock vibes) and somehow it all just clicks perfectly. The energy on this album hits you right away, nonstop and crazy. Tracks like B.O.B. just blow your mind with how fast and intense they are, Gasoline Dreams might be the best intro track EVER (that energy is crazy to start an album with), So Fresh So ... read more

After Vol.2, which was solid but already a bit of a drop from Vol.1, Jay came through with the third volume in the series, and sadly it continues the trend of stepping down. You can really hear him leaning into that mainstream zone now. It’s flashy, big-budget, but also kind of hit-or-miss.

Jay’s still rapping his ass off though, don’t get it twisted. His pen game is still sharp on a lot of tracks. But the production is not always as strong or gripping as his earlier work. ... read more

How can Corey Feldman make such great music over and over again? Absolutely mind-blown by this album.

Trap music is in a really bad place right now. What once felt like a thrilling, rebellious wave in hip-hop has turned completely stale. It used to be the sound of energy, emotion, and experimentation, but now it’s just copy-paste music with zero innovation. MASA is yet another example of how far the genre has sunk.

I’ve never been a huge YoungBoy fan, but he used to bring something at least a little raw and emotionally charged to the table, but here it’s just absolutely ... read more

R.I.P. Sly 🕊️ First time listening to this Sly & The Family Stone album after already hearing a lot of good things about them, and I’m definitely not disappointed. Stand! is a pretty great funk record. It’s a perfect mix of funk and psychedelic soul. It’s bold, different, but still so damn funky and groovy. And, it’s definitely psychedelic too. This album really gets you going. Can’t help but move it.

The production is top-notch, the song structures are ... read more

After the kind of mixed bag that was Vol. 3, Jay came back with something that hits a bit harder again. To be honest, The Dynasty feels more like a Roc-A-Fella crew album than a pure JAY-Z solo record, but still goes pretty hard. It’s got that energy again. It’s more focused, more energetic, and overall just a step up from Vol. 3 for sure.

The opening stretch is simply great. Intro is just straight fire, Jay sounding sharp and hungry. Then you get Change the Game, I Just Wanna Love ... read more

Coldplay’s debut, Parachutes, is a pretty enjoyable album. It introduced their signature sound of melancholy, melodies, and thoughtful lyrics right away. The songwriting and production on this debut album is already pretty impressive. Tracks like Don’t Panic, Shiver, Sparks, Yellow, and Trouble really stand out and show their early strengths. What’s also so good is that there aren’t really any weak tracks on the album, it’s all pretty consistently good throughout. ... read more

The Black Eyed Peas’ sophomore album, Bridging The Gap, is a pretty solid follow-up, nothing groundbreaking, but definitely fun enough to keep you engaged. The chemistry between the trio is clear, and that makes the album work. There are some standout tracks like BEP Empire, On My Own with Mos Def, and the title track Bridging The Gap that catch your attention. But honestly, most of the album just floats along, mostly okay, but not exactly memorable. Still, it’s a decent album.

Well, it’s an album. It contains some music. Uhm, yeah.

After already dropping the iconic Homework, Daft Punk came back with Discovery and just wow… this is really next level. Like Homework was that club-vibe, dirty house music. On Discovery, Daft Punk went all out, like it almost sounds like they jumped in a spaceship, flew into the future, and made the most perfect album ever on the moon. It’s so smooth, so fun, so smart, like this is peak Daft Punk. Peak electronic music. Honestly, just peak music in general.

The production on here ... read more