Wow man... finally got around to listening to this Mk.gee album, and it really took me way too long. I’ve been a huge Dijon fan for a few years now, and of course I knew Mk.gee’s name since he’s such a frequent collaborator with Dijon. But after hearing both of them contribute to the new Justin Bieber record, I figured it was time to really dive in here. And man, I’m so glad I did, because I really, really liked this.

Mk.gee has such an incredibly unique sound. It still ... read more

Whenever a track is called Moon, you already know it’s gonna be something special. And with this third single from his upcoming album, Daniel Caesar absolutely snapped. I already liked the previous singles — Have A Baby (With Me) was pretty intimate, Call On Me was really vibey and mooth — but this one, man, this one is like an ethereal dream. I really feel like I’m floating listening to it.

The instrumentation is so soft and delicate, really pulling you into this ... read more

After a pretty shaky run through the 80s, Queen finally found their footing again with Innuendo. By this point Freddie was really at the end, fighting for his life, and you can feel that urgency all over the record. They knew the clock was ticking, and they weren’t going to fade out quietly: they made sure to go out with something strong.

The title track is already proof of that. What an opener. A full-on rock opera, huge in scope, dramatic as hell, and honestly one of their most ... read more

This is where it all really began for Pac. 2Pacalypse Now is already a pretty solid start. It's raw, rough around the edges, but you can already hear the fire in 2Pac's voice, the emotion, and the talent that would later make him a legend. It’s not the most polished or consistent record, but that kind of makes it what it is. Pac was still finding his sound, and that hunger just pours out of the speakers.

Right from the start of the album you hear how real and direct he already ... read more

Love Deluxe is absolutely on another level. This album is so smooth, so perfect, it’s basically impossible not to get lost in it. Nine tracks, and every single one hits. It flows so well from start to finish, creating this really cohesive, immersive vibe.

The production is really, really gorgeous. Warm, lush, rich… every little sound fits perfectly. The instrumentation, the arrangements, the subtle layers, everything is spot on. And Sade’s voice, woooow. One of the best ... read more

Wow, this was pretty amazing. After an already great album — easily her best work so far — she managed to make it even better with these two new tracks.

Secrets is pure pop gold. The chorus sticks instantly, the production is tight, and I even think it’s one of the best songs on the whole album.

Then there’s Lockdown with David Byrne, which feels like stepping into an entirely different world. It runs over 13 minutes, but never drags at all. The dreamy and soaring ... read more

After the solid but somewhat inconsistent Music from Graffiti Bridge, Prince came back swinging with Diamonds and Pearls, and he really locked in here. This album feels very focused, cohesive, and full of tracks that immediately stick with you — whereas Graffiti Bridge had a bit of a problem with tracks blending together and not all tracks being as memorable. He made sure people would remember this one.

Musically, the album leans heavily into R&B again, but it’s smoother and ... read more

After that INSANE run with Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad, MJ could’ve easily slowed down or called it quits already, but instead he came back full force again with Dangerous. And while it might not sit on the same legendary level as those three — which are basically perfect albums — it’s still an amazing record in its own right and honestly way too underrated.

This is the album where MJ fully leaned into that harder, punchier sound he already started exploring on Bad. ... read more

This album is really something else. Heaven or Las Vegas is a record that just grabs you with atmosphere alone. The production here is absolutely gorgeous, drenched in dreamy layers, and it feels like you’re floating the whole time. Easily one of the best dream pop albums ever, no doubt.

And here’s the funny part: lyrically, it’s basically nonsense. Not really “lyrics” in the traditional sense, more like fragments of words, or sounds that vaguely resemble words. ... read more

After that monstrous 80s run — one of the greatest album runs of all time — Prince kicked off the 90s with Graffiti Bridge and it's evident he just can't miss.

This one sees him lean a bit more into that R&B lane, but still with plenty of Prince's signature funk sound. There’s definitely some really enjoyable cuts here: Can’t Stop This Feeling I Got, New Power Generation, The Question of U, Joy in Repetition, Thieves in the Temple — all smooth, ... read more

And not just one single, but two!!! Thundercat really goes all in with this comeback. While Children of the Baked Potato was pure chaos and crazy energy, this one slows things down and shows the more dreamy side of Thundercat. It’s again a total vibe on its own.

You get Thundercat's signature touch immediately with the smooth bassline, those ethereal synths floating all around, and his soft, almost otherworldly vocals drifting over the top. The whole thing really feels like ... read more

Thundercat back!!!! Finally, after 5 years, he’s returned with new solo music, and man, what a way to make a comeback. Children of the Baked Potato is just everything you’d want from him: it’s weird, it’s funky, it’s playful, and it’s got so much energy. The addition of Remi Wolf just takes it up another notch, her vocals bouncing perfectly with his and adding even more character to the track.

The whole thing is just pure chaos in the best way: eclectic ... read more

Man, if there was ever a perfect artist to do a Batman soundtrack in the late 80s, it had to be Prince. And to think it was supposed to be a collab between Michael Jackson and him???? The idea alone of him and MJ splitting the soundtrack — MJ as Batman, Prince as the Joker — is still one of those “what if” moments in music history. That would’ve been insane, one of the most legendary collabs ever. But even though that didn’t happen, Prince taking this one on ... read more

By the time The Miracle dropped in 1989, Queen’s run through the 80s had already been a bit of a rollercoaster. The 70s were their prime, they couldn’t miss back then, but in the 80s things became way more inconsistent. Sure, The Game had some great moments, and The Works was a decent step up after Hot Space, but then A Kind of Magic felt uneven and underwhelming. Sadly, The Miracle doesn’t change that trajectory much.

It’s not a terrible album at all but it’s ... read more

This album is just as fun as it can get. Honestly, might be the most fun-sounding hip-hop album ever. From the second it kicks off, you just feel the positivity and energy flowing through it. Back in the late 80s when hip hop was still in its early days and a lot of acts were going harder with the street/gritty angle, De La Soul just came in with something completely different. Bright, funky, playful, and just full of good vibes.

The album cover already says it all — colourful, happy, ... read more

Man… this is how you enter, and change, the game. Straight Outta Compton is loud, raw, and straight in your face. With this album, N.W.A. made sure everybody knew who they were, and that they weren’t going anywhere. It’s one of the first big West Coast hip hop albums, and honestly, it’s no surprise people call it a classic.

The production on here just goes insanely hard. Those beats are punchy as hell, gritty, full of energy. Dre really knew how to make it hit, and ... read more

Gorillaz back!!! After the bit inconsistent and, for Gorillaz standards, underwhelming Cracker Island, it feels like they’re back in form with this new single. The Happy Dictator is already better than almost anything on that last record, and it even brings back some of that classic Gorillaz vibe.

The production is top-tier here – super immersive with a great synth lead and then you’ve got Sparks jumping on the track, still killing it while pushing 80, which is just wild. ... read more

Next in line of the Mass Appeal Legend series is Mobb Deep, and they’re finally back with a new single. This is the first release since Prodigy passed away, so it really feels special to hear his voice again. Against The World immediately carries their classic energy, even though this one leans a bit more laid-back. The production is smooth, riding on a chilled-out loop that just sets the perfect mood. Nothing too over the top, just chill vibes.

Both Havoc and Prodigy sound sharp, ... read more

After the genius that was Sign “O” the Times, Prince came back with Lovesexy. And of course, trying to follow Sign is basically impossible, but you get the feeling Prince didn’t even care about topping it. He just did his thing again, and the result is another masterpiece in its own right.

This album is so signature Prince. It’s funky, it’s weird, it’s soulful, it’s playful, just everything you expect from him, all wrapped into one cohesive record. ... read more

This is hip hop in its absolute purest form. With this album Public Enemy just came in and completely shook everything up. Even the title already tells you what you’re about to get into. It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back... that’s one of the coldest, most powerful album names ever, and the music backs it up from front to back.

The energy here is absolutely insane. The beats are loud, chaotic, and hit so hard, and Chuck D’s voice just cuts through everything with ... read more