Following the massive success of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), the Wu-Tang Clan members all started building out their solo legacies. And what followed was one of the best solo runs in hip-hop history. With RZA in full creative control behind the boards, the foundation was laid for some absolutely classic records. Liquid Swords, Ironman, Return to the 36 Chambers, all masterpieces in their own right. But then there’s also Only Built 4 Cuban Linx…, and man… that one might ... read more

Five years after the disastrous Keepin’ the Summer Alive and two years after the tragic passing of Dennis Wilson, The Beach Boys returned with a new album. Unfortunately, it didn’t revive their career — nor did it show many glimpses of the greatness they once had. The result is yet another forgettable record full of safe, predictable cuts and uninspired songwriting.

In the early ’80s, the band mainly focused on touring, but the issues between members were still very ... read more

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫! 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 :)

Starting the year with my very first listen of 2026, and it’s by home-country artist and viral act Joost. Joost has been on a crazy run these past few years. Since his whole Eurovision Song Contest situation (and disqualification lol), his name just kept ... read more

After a strong start to his career, building a name off his undeniable presence, his unmistakable voice, and mix of raw street bars with powerful, meaningful lyrics, 2Pac dropped his magnum opus with Me Against The World. And the crazy thing is, he was only 23 when this came out. The man was a gift from above.

With this album, 2Pac proved he was operating on a level far above anyone else. From the opening run of If I Die 2Nite, Me Against The World, So Many Tears, and Temptations, you already ... read more

Following the bit underwhelming Come, and the official release of the long-shelved masterpiece The Black Album, Prince came through with what I think is his best album since Sign “O” the Times. The Gold Experience really feels like a return to form. This is Prince back at his most focused, his most inventive, his most electrifying. The whole record just glows. It’s glossy, it’s lush, it’s warm, and it has this atmosphere around it that really feels golden. This is ... read more

After an untouchable run with Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad, and Dangerous, Michael Jackson came back with HIStory. It’s both a look back and a step forward – part greatest hits, part brand-new material. Basically, it’s MJ celebrating what he’s already achieved while proving he still had plenty left in the tank.

The first disc is easy to sum up: flawless. It’s packed with some of the greatest songs ever made, and hearing them lined up together just reminds you how ... read more

Lol… this album really lives up to its title, but not in a good way at all. More Chaos is just really exhausting to sit through. And look, I’m not even saying Ken Carson can’t pull off this distorted, blown-out sound, because that’s clearly his lane and it can work. But man… you absolutely cannot run the exact same beats, with the same flows and the same delivery for 22 tracks straight and expect it to stay interesting.

The whole project feels cohesive, sure, ... read more

Now that we’re in the last week of the year, I finally have some time to catch up on albums I didn’t manage to listen to earlier. For all albums I listened to this year, I wrote a review, but I won’t be writing full reviews for everything I catch up on right now, because there’s just no way I can manage to write so many reviews in such a short time span. But what I will do is highlight the ones that really stood out to me, either in a really good way or a really bad ... read more

Merry Christmas to all of you 🎅🏻🎄
Hope you’re having a day full of joy, laughter, and time with family or loved ones. And if not, I truly hope better days are coming your way soon.

What a joyful album A Charlie Brown Christmas really is. Every single track just puts a smile on my face. There’s something so warm, cozy, and innocent about it. From the very first notes, it immediately pulls you into that calm, snowy Christmas atmosphere.

Vince Guaraldi really created ... read more

Wow… just wow. I’ll be honest, I somehow never really got around to listening to Miles earlier, even though he’s been sitting on my list forever. With a legacy like his in jazz and especially jazz fusion, I obviously already knew he was a giant. A legend. One of those artists. But for whatever reason, I never really dove in. So I figured, I have some time now, and if I’m finally doing this, I might as well start with one of his most critically acclaimed albums. And ... read more

Another pretty solid single from Uzi. His recent run has been quite nice. These last four singles haven’t really been pushing his sound forward in any major way, but they do show him being comfortable again in his own lane. And sometimes, that’s really all you need. They’ve just been fun, enjoyable tracks that actually sound like he’s putting some effort back in.

On What You Saying, Lil Uzi Vert taps back into that Jersey Club vibe, but this time he adds a bit of a ... read more

After dropping a ridiculous amount of projects in the first half of the year, it somehow took Boldy James four whole months to drop another one. And honestly, by his standards, that almost feels like a hiatus. But he’s back now with Criminally Attached, once again teaming up with Nicholas Craven. Their previous LP Late to My Own Funeral was pretty solid, and this one lands in a similar lane.

Craven’s production here is solid overall, but I do think I preferred the beats on their ... read more

This might genuinely be the worst type of music to exist. And I’m not even exaggerating. I’ve never been a fan of NF’s music, but this new EP, FEAR, might honestly be an all-time low for him (if you can even go any lower lol).

Everything here just sounds incredibly soulless and painfully corny. That whole emo aesthetic is pushed to the extreme, and the worst part is that every single track blends into the next. Same vibe, same sound, same boring palette all the way through. ... read more

Conway is back with a brand new album, and this one really feels like a return to form. Don’t get me wrong, Conway hasn’t been bad at all lately, but his most recent run didn’t really hit the same for me. Some mediocre, but also some solid projects for sure, but nothing touching From King to a GOD or God Don’t Make Mistakes. Those projects felt special. With You Can’t Kill God with Bullets, he finally taps back into that level again.

First thing that stood out to ... read more

Wow Ferg… this was honestly one of the worst listens of the year for me. What even is this project man? Ferg’s already been on a pretty rough run for a long time now, never really dropping something truly solid since Trap Lord. Since then it’s mostly been either just okay or straight up bad. But with FLIP PHONE SHORTY – STRICTLY FOR DA STREETZ VOL. 1, he somehow manages to sink even lower.

The beats are just way too goofy most of the time, and not in a fun way, just in ... read more

After the somewhat mediocre, but still listenable, debut album COYOTE, Tommy Richman is back with a new EP, WORLDS APART. And well... this is pretty much exactly what I was afraid of. He really didn’t step his game up at all. If anything, this just confirms that he’s comfortable staying in the same lane, doing the same thing over and over again.

From the beats to the performances, everything here feels way too familiar. It sounds like stuff we’ve already heard from him ... read more

Okay, let’s be honest for a second. We’re all dealing with some serious trap fatigue right now, right? Trap had an insane run from like 2010 to 2020, but the past few years have been pretty rough. There’s barely any innovation left, not in the beats and not in the performances. And look, that’s not always a problem. Trap has a certain formula, the hi-hats, the 808s, that darker atmosphere. But lately, so much of it just feels empty. Lazy beats, lifeless performances, ... read more

Nas and DJ Premier are back, and it honestly feels crazy to even say that. The amazing rapper/producer duo returning for the final album in the Legend Has It… series is already a win on its own. These two have given us so many classics over the years. Illmatic alone has enough iconic moments to last a lifetime, and then you’ve got tracks like N.Y. State of Mind Pt. II, 2nd Childhood, I Gave You Power, Nas Is Like… the list is long. So the expectations going into Light-Years ... read more

After the disastrous run with M.I.U. Album and L.A. (Light Album), The Beach Boys somehow went even further downhill with Keepin’ the Summer Alive, their first record of the 1980s. By this point, the band was barely functioning as a unit. Brian was under the control of Eugene Landy and wasn’t really involved in producing, while Carl and Dennis were both caught up in their own personal struggles. So once again, it was basically Mike Love, Al Jardine, and Bruce Johnston carrying most ... read more

After the overly bland and uninspired M.I.U. Album, The Beach Boys gave it another shot with L.A. (Light Album) — but once again, they delivered something that feels predictable and, honestly, pretty lifeless.

By this point, the band was really falling apart. Brian was barely present during most studio sessions, struggling heavily with depression and drugs. Carl and Dennis were both in rough shape too, and the relationships within the band were deteriorating fast. You can really hear it ... read more