This album really marks the start of Chris Brown’s decline, both musically and publicly. After two okay R&B albums with that typical mid-2000s love-song vibe, Graffiti took a bit of a turn. He tried to reinvent himself here, blending more pop and electro sounds into his music, but the result is just messy. The songwriting took a major hit. The lyrics are shallow, the themes are repetitive, and there’s not much that sticks emotionally or creatively.

A lot of the tracks sound ... read more

This is definitely the best album The Cure had put out up to that point. After already showing solid growth with Seventeen Seconds, Faith takes it even further, leaning deeper into that dark, moody, almost depressive space, and they totally nailed it. The whole atmosphere is so eerie and haunting that you almost get sad just listening.

Like with most post-punk bands, the bass work here is so mesmerising, really pulling you into that hypnotic groove. And Robert Smith’s voice, man, ... read more

Pff… this album really left me speechless. I genuinely think it’s one of the most beautiful albums I’ve ever heard. Like, really. I always liked The Beatles though I’m not per se their biggest fan or anything, but they’ve made some absolutely iconic music, obviously. But what George Harrison did here on All Things Must Pass… it just hits in a different way. It feels really, really special. You can tell this was him finally getting the space he deserved, ... read more

After dropping some of the most iconic albums ever with Talking Book, Innervisions, Fulfillingness' First Finale, and Songs in the Key of Life, Hotter Than July had some big shoes to fill. And I got to be honest, it doesn’t always measure up to that level of brilliance. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a damn good album. It is. But compared to the genius of the classics he already dropped, there’s a noticeable shift in sound that you might see as a step back.

It ... read more

By the time Graduation came out, Kanye West was already a certified superstar. With just two albums, The College Dropout and Late Registration, he had already changed the face of hip-hop, and you could already call him a hip-hop or music legend. So when he dropped Graduation in 2007, the expectations were sky-high. And he absolutely smashed those expectations.

This album marked quite a shift. Kanye moved from the soulful, chipmunk-sample-heavy production that dominated his first two records. ... read more

THIS is how you revolutionise house music. Justice really dropped a sonic bomb that innovated the entire electronic music scene. With Cross, the French duo took the boldest parts of rock, industrial, and electro-house and mashed them into something totally fresh. It’s rough, raw, gritty, distorted, loud, and yet it all works so effortlessly well. The moment you press play on Genesis, you’re launched into this huge, cinematic electronic sound world that just keeps getting better with ... read more

Wait wait wait… Corey dropped a new single and I completely missed it??

So I had to check it out obviously, and man, I gotta say… this one isn’t even THAT bad. Like, not “Corey Feldman” bad. Which honestly is saying nothing actually. It’s still bad, don’t get me wrong, but it’s not full-on trainwreck mode like most of his other stuff.

The production is actually fine. Nothing wild, nothing great, but passable and even pretty subtle and ... read more

IS DRAKE FINALLY BACK TO TOP FORM AGAIN?

Drake dropped a surprise solo single out of nowhere, and I gotta give him that this one goes pretty hard. What Did I Miss? feels like a proper return to form. I really used to pray for times like this. From the first second, that instrumental hits incredibly hard, finally some real production with punch again. One of the best beats he’s rapped on in years, seriously. That two-way type beat works perfectly again.

And then Drake himself, man, this ... read more

After giving us an incredible trilogy of The College Dropout, Late Registration, and Graduation, Kanye West took a sharp left turn. He was going through real heartbreak, personal loss, and instead of trying to mask it, he poured it all into 808s & Heartbreak. And honestly, we should be thankful he did because this album is revolutionary.

With this record, Kanye completely shifted the sound of rap. He started making 808s central in the music and turned auto-tune into a full-blown emotional ... read more

After the success of Tha Carter II, Lil Wayne came back with more heat with Tha Carter III, and this was absolutely his peak, both in terms of popularity and performance. This album really captures Wayne at the top of his game. Sure, the album is pretty long, and not every track is a hit, but the highs are really high. You’ve got 3 Peat as a fiery intro, Mr. Carter with Jay-Z bringing that prestige, the legendary A Milli with that crazy beat, and Dr. Carter, which is such a clever concept ... read more

And what’s better than one good single? Two good singles. Brent’s really going all in right now right? He’s definitely 2/2 with these singles.

tony soprano .is just like peter pan.: another very strong single, but with a different energy. The production on this one feels a bit heavier, a bit darker maybe. Those deep drums, that low-end groove, it gives the track some serious weight. Brent’s still gliding over it with those seductive vocals, doing what he does best. ... read more

Wowwwww. I didn’t even realise how much I missed Brent’s voice until I heard this track. But damn, he’s really back, and this one hits hard. peter pan. is just a really beautiful, soulful track. The production is super delicate, almost fragile in a way, but that’s exactly what makes it so smooth. There’s so much warmth in it.

And then Brent comes in, floating over the beat like only he can. That smooth voice, those slick melodies, man, he really has that R&B ... read more

The first rapper to drop a preluxe?

That alone is already kind of sick. GDLU definitely does the job as a warm-up. It gives us a little taste of what JID’s been cooking and gets the hype going for the album. Even though these are cuts that didn’t make the final version, it’s still a pretty solid release, and that only raises my curiosity for what did make the album.

Behold kicks it off nicely. The production is pretty good, nothing too wild or out of this world, but it ... read more

A$AP FINALLY BACK AGAIN. AND SHIT'S BEAUTIFUL.

After what feels like forever, dropping singles here and there, teasing us with Don’t Be Dumb and constantly pushing it back, it finally feels like there’s some real hope again. And if pray4dagang is anything to go by, this album might actually be really worth the wait. Because this track is absolutely gorgeous.

It might be my favourite out of all the singles he’s dropped recently. The production is really beautiful, like ... read more

We all kind of have a love-hate relationship with David Guetta, don’t we? Sure, he gave us some undeniable hits on here, such as When Love Takes Over, Sexy Bitch, Memories. Songs that were absolutely everywhere for a while. But outside of those, this album is just pretty much trash. There’s no way around it. It’s full of painfully generic EDM tracks with weak hooks, tired beats, and no real identity. It’s like he threw a bunch of basic electronic loops together and hoped ... read more

Drake’s first real breakout moment. So Far Gone was the project that put him on the map, and looking back at it now, you can definitely hear that he was still trying to figure things out. It’s definitely a start, and there are glimpses of the Drake we’d eventually get to know, but overall, it’s quite a mixed bag. His performances feel not always convincing, like he’s still testing different styles and seeing what works.

The production leans atmospheric and moody ... read more

MIKA was everywhere back then. I still remember seeing his videos on MTV Music in the morning before school and having those songs stuck in my head all day. The Boy Who Knew Too Much keeps that same playful energy as his debut album: it’s theatrical, quirky, and packed with sugary melodies.

It’s definitely not everyone’s cup of tea, and to be honest, it’s also not an album I actually go back to, but it’s a fun album. The songwriting doesn’t really go further ... read more

Now this is how you make a debut. Man on the Moon really came out of nowhere and brought something fresh to the table. Kid Cudi showed up with a vibe that was totally his own: a mix of introspective lyrics, spaced-out production, and that signature humming that somehow feels just as emotional as any lyric. His deep, slightly monotone voice has this almost hypnotic pull, and it works perfectly with the dreamy, atmospheric beats all over this album.

What really stands out is how cohesive it all ... read more

Now this is how you follow up a breakout debut. The Fame Monster isn’t a full-length album, but it might as well be because it’s packed with huge hits and bold personality. Right from the start, Lady Gaga was already such a hit-machine, and this EP proves that she wasn’t just a one-album wonder. Bad Romance, Alejandro, Telephone... those tracks were absolutely everywhere at the time and they still hit to be fair. Sure, the production might sound a bit dated now, but ... read more

Teen Dream... what a record. This is where it all really started for Beach House. With this one, they truly defined their sound, which they’d continue to build on for the rest of their career. This is dream pop in its purest form. Hazy, emotional, comforting. The kind of music that makes everything feel soft and distant, like you’re floating through some warm memories you forgot you had.

The opener Zebra already sets the vibe perfectly. Then Silver Soul hits, and instantly, ... read more