'Who’s Got A Problem With GENA? '

It was an all-consuming passion for hip-hop and jazz sounds that first prompted Detroit-born artist Karriem Riggins to move out to New York in 1994 - while he was 19 years old at the time - and inspired him to join the jazz group Jazz Ahead, led by jazz singer Betty Carter back then as a drummer. From then on, Riggins would go on to shape a meteoric rise, buoyed by his ties with Common and J. Dilla in 1996, as Detroit-based producer would ... read more

I clearly didn't fully appreciate the full potential of this album when I was younger...listening to this on holiday was amazing for real

pglang artists been going HARD lately

The Last Rockstars Of The New World.

What better way to leave a lasting mark in the rock industry with a roaring debut album?

The start of the new millennium reshuffled the deck for rock ‘n’ roll, which was no longer the sole genre in the spotlight. With the advent of the internet—and before the seismic shifts it would bring to mass music consumption- and with the emergence of numerous musical genres in the late 1990s, rock music has arguably lost some of its prominence; ... read more

‘Let your hair down to the track, yeah, kick on back’
‘The boogie monster of rap, yeah, the man's back ’

A couple of years after the release of "The Marshall Mathers LP" in May 2000 - which sold millions of copies in the US - 2002 was marked by the release of Eminem's third studio album, which completes a fabulous run, as this album represents the culmination of his career. TES is much less dark and raw than his previous works, but just as theatrical ... read more

Shortly after the year and a half that separates the release of his second studio album, "The Slim Shady LP", released in February 1999, rapper Eminem's notable public appearances and unapologetic lyrics played a significant part in making him a controversial figure on the hip-hop stage: Em's popularity continues to grow, while his public image is drawing increasingly mixed reactions.

On "The Marshall Mathers LP", Eminem pulls off a feat that’s quite rare ... read more

The year is 2001, and the lead singer from the alternative rock band Mazzy Star, Hope Sandoval, joins with drummer Colm Ó Cíosóig (My Bloody Valentine) to form an independent group called "The Warm Inventions". Bavarian Fruit Bread is one of the first albums of the 2000s to pioneer the “dream pop” subgenre, which continued to emerge in the 2010s under the influence of various artists, such as Lana Del Rey and Phoebe Bridgers. " Butterfly ... read more

Incredible vibes! What an album 🩵

Didn't know the Wilson Brothers back then. Then I heard "Don't Go Near The Water" on the "Surf's Up" album (shortly after Brian Wilson's passing last June), and really appreciated it. Almost a year later, the BBC documentary *Wouldn’t It Be Nice* put me back on this classic album.

My top 3 songs are :
1°/ I Just Wasn't Made For These Times
2°/ God Only Knows
3°/ Caroline,No

This is the perfect project to really dive into alternative music—once and for all. A chaotic atmosphere, distorted samples, and completely disjointed instrumentals on this. Insane

A soothing listen—I have to admit, it was well worth the time. Loved "Jesus, Etc.", Ashes Of American Flags" and "Reservations".

‘ Ne vois-tu pas que le monde se meurt et que les étoiles ont arrêté de danser ? ’

In early 2022, despite having already achieved some success on the mainstream French hip-hop scene, French rapper Josman was about to release his biggest solo effort so far, as he builds on the critical success of his early mixtapes and projects, JO$, J.000$, and 000$. Josman also had great appearances on many French rap projects following the release of his first LP, SPLIT (Luv ... read more

‘And they like to wonder where I’ve been,
Protecting my soul in the valley of silence.’

The final line from the 14th track of “Mr. Morale And The Big Steppers" titled “ Saviour,” knows how to summarize the approach that Kendrick adopted on this album: a solemn statement - yet a strong reminder to the average fan that public figures are only human, and as a result, must be considered as such by anyone.

"Mr Morale And The Big Steppers" is the ... read more

' What do you say when you meet blue women ? '

New Zealand singer Aldous Harding makes a long-awaited comeback after a four-year hiatus with her fifth opus, "Train on the Island", a ten-track record that cements her position as one of the most prominent artists in folk music; a heavenly voice wrapped up in an undulating sound. Great orchestration on those 10 tracks. I really appreciated the solo harp part on the 8th track, "What Am I Gonna Do". Vocal ... read more

Mesmerizing vocals, a magnificent demonstration of her musical talent through her lyrics ! This one's definitely among my best discoveries of this week so far !

‘We did it all alone, now we’re coming for the throne‘

Those could be the words that come to mind when describing the turning point in Canadian singer The Weeknd’s career in late 2015. The Weeknd's fifth album would bring a 4-year run of albums to an end, reinforcing his place as a prominent figure in the R&B industry, as a singer and as a hitmaker.
“Beauty Behind The Madness” features personal themes that include romance, success, loneliness, ... read more

Another gem that went under the radar, the atmosphere created is mad creepy on this

In early 2016, Beyoncé Knowles was proven to be one of the most significant figures of the 21st century, as she had already reached what one might imagine to be the pinnacle of fame. Yet the hope among his fans that he would return was very real. And was there a better way to try to regain the upper hand than with a surprise album release?

Despite the controversy following her Super Bowl performance in February 2016 ( in which she took a stand against police brutality) , Beyoncé ... read more

‘ I remember you was conflicted…’’

Vous n’auriez pas à chercher bien loin s’il vous fallait trouver une critique élogieuse justifiant le succès commercial et critique qu'a rencontré To Pimp A Butterfly. Et pour être totalement honnête, lorsque vous posez les yeux pour la première fois sur cette cover, une partie de vous peut déjà s’en douter.

Ce 4e album vient encore un peu plus ... read more

Never thought I'd be in awe with Colombian experimental rock. Criminally underrated.