The prevalence of this duo’s mystique is a sight for sore eyes but more so a conformation of legendary status up for the taking. Creatives often collide but rarely do they deliver as one entity with minimal to no friction.

Al’s production is often characterized as painting grim and desolate portraits of black plight and triumph. He’s often deemed as the front man of ambient, sample-based rap, but he somehow plunges into unexplored depths on this record. Depth which are ... read more

In the current climate of contemporary pop culture, it’s easy to overindulge in what once was and overlook components of music which gives the present its allure and rigor.

Lorde is obsessed with moving the needle. She stitches together 35min of sensory overload and drenches it in generational trauma, existentialism and sexuality. She compulsively reiterates the importance of individuality and self-preservation at the expense of her own reputation as modern day’s pop sweetheart. ... read more

Snow will fall this summer, my sled is polished and ready for use but only to flee the scene after the hysteria unleashes. This duo will have you singing Christmas carols in July

Dot’s prevalence in 2024 is no secret, he’s mastered an artform worthy of obligation and grace - The art of surprise. He may have omitted his vision in the dreariest fashion possible but in doing so managed to shed awareness on the importance of contrast. Light is only perceptible in a medium that once housed darkness. They coexist and thus create harmony we call balance. Yes, it came at the expense of peers but in its purest form, hip hop is a contest. Anybody who disagrees with ... read more

Lupe's mystique has come across as pretentious and insubstantial for the past decade, he operates in a lane of creatives who dare to contemplate and go against the grain by pitching elaborate and sometimes obscure theories to the table. I've always been an admirer of his work and this takes the cake for my aoty so far. So premeditated and nuanced but poised with the most uncanny grace and attention to detail. Lupe is rap's astronaut, never been confided by the walls of naysayers. ... read more

"If I gotta slap a pussy ass nigga ima make it look sexy"

Kendrick giving the Graham's free therapy, how thoughtful. This rap beef might have a silver lining after all

Open heart surgery sounds exactly like this, drake wasn't disrespected, this was an attempt at abolition. Kendrick showcased unfathomable levels of disregard for the walking calamity. Drake made his bed, it's time to put it to use

Cole's appeal is grounded in "consciousness" but this fails to capture that incentive and comes across as vapid and obnoxiously delusional. The fact that he capitalised off Dot's mention to pull a quick one is respectable but this sorely misses the mark.

Nothing can prepare you for this skull-impaling, nail-biting, and nerve-racking experience. Sensory overload clatters your awareness and spirals in and out of focus as you slowly progress through the moss and eeriness of this lp.

Danny shamelessly toils with concepts of lust, fame, and the abstract and empty braggadocio on a note he hasn’t struck since AE. Peggy’s aloof approach to songwriting and producing allows Danny to embrace the freedom afforded to him. Peggy’s ... read more

KD 3, another immaculate attempt at keeping the series alive. Might become one of the most iconic runs of our time, it's rather ironic because Nas is crushing it well past his so called "golden years" Both acts are refuting that theory. Strife and hunger never ages

Gnashing of teeth, the album

Infectious to say the least. I was hooked from the opening kick to the last punchline. The luxury hotel interludes intensify the overall experience by drawing you right into the hysteria. Pungent piece of work, nothing more, nothing less.

Fav: Space Rabbit, Dark Rabbit, Feel No Pain, CIA, Gold Rings, Zipper Bagz

Least Fav: Too Much

The Forever Story
JID redefines conceptual elegance and negates modern standards along the. The Forever story has enough spunk to be a cult classic.

He found a pocket he could occupy beautifully and claim as his own. He possesses a rare set of skills which in turn pushes his vision and unusual persona into the limelight. Charismatic, versatile, elegant, and at times superfluous. JID recalls his most dire and suppressed memories in what is his most eloquent and endearing output to date. Tongue ... read more

Oklama trades blows at the peak of his powers and delivers yet another stifling piece of art. He muffles redundant expectations by summoning vulnerability and controversy to the stage more often than ever.

The album’s musical foundation is grounded as it is monstrous, stepping in and out of different spectrums and styles in the most Kendrick way possible. The recurring presence of piano arpeggiation and potent key stabs send chills down your spine and create a cohesive setting for the ... read more

Kendrick channeling entities to enlighten spirits once again... Timeless

Most atrocious collection of hooks I've ever heard on a rap album in the last 5 years. I won't even discuss the production and lyrics

This LP isn't as concise or grandiose as it's predecessor but enjoyable nonetheless. Push ventures through the carefully curated but effortlessly glossy beats with new found cadence and pride but the lack of consistency and precision sells the potential short, I expected more from this. On most tracks Push's eerily monstrous and infectious grit that we've become so accustomed to throughout the years gets swapped out and shelved in order to make room for accessible, humorous but unfulfilling ... read more

This album is good. Like Ramona, yall just the police

With a runtime of under 40 minutes, 22, A million is undoubtedly one of the most expansive and endearing LP's of the last decade, in my opinion one of the greatest 40 minutes art pop has to offer. Vernon's tonal grandeur and adventurous production techniques launch themes of love, self-awareness, unquenchable longing and fear of not attaining perfection into the stratosphere. Vernon's obssesion with dashing vocal sample chops with industrial sawdust is quite unique. Subtle ear worms such as ... read more