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Cardi B was a prominent figure in the late 2010s rap scene. She entered the game during a time when hip-hop was at its peak for the decade, and she had already been gaining popularity thanks to her hotheaded personality, mixtapes, social media presence, and appearance on Love & Hip Hop. Her rise to fame was further fueled by the public’s desire for a new female rapper to go mainstream, as much of the decade had been dominated by Nicki Minaj. Then Cardi arrived with her debut album, ... read more

Pink Friday 2 is not a totally bad album, but it certainly didn’t meet the high expectations set by its promotional hype. Nicki Minaj has been championing this album as her finest work for months, but in reality, it falls very short. My biggest criticism stems from its inability to recapture or enhance the vibrant energy that was the hallmark of Pink Friday 1 and even Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. Those albums, though not masterpieces, were remarkable for Nicki’s creative fusion of ... read more

This album may be shorter than Billie Eilish's previous two, but it packs a punch with its diverse sound. Known for her alt-pop style, Billie really expands her toolkit on this one, exploring new areas of alt-pop and even mixing in a bit of rock. It feels like a natural progression from her "Guitar Songs" EP, which hinted at what was to come.

First off, the title "Hit Me Hard and Soft" is spot on. The album is a dynamic mix of soft and energetic sounds that keep you on ... read more

So I finally listened to Brat, along with re-listening to several tracks of the album to decode some things. As most of you saw, there’s a lot of buzz around Charli’s new album. The album is apparently the most critically acclaimed album this year, with a 95 rating on Metacritic. It’s also the number one album of 2024 on RYM. But does it live up to the hype?

To start, I’ll say I’m not a “super fan” of EDM music, so my expectations for most electronic ... read more