There really are no words that can truly describe how incredible and beautiful this album is. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, the sole album from the rap legend Ms. Lauryn Hill, is a remarkable piece of work that blends many African-American built genres in one, combined with heartfelt lyrics and powerful messages. It’s an album that just feels timeless, capturing themes that resonates with almost any listener. Even decades after its release, it stands as a testament to Lauryn ... read more

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

Ever since Normani started her solo work after leaving Fifth Harmony, I had high hopes for her. Especially after everything she went through within the group, from cyberbullying to people overlooking her talent, I felt that with strong support, she could easily become a powerful presence in the modern R&B/urban pop world. Fast forward to late 2019, she released "Motivation," which was a very good Pop R&B single in my opinion, and truly kicked off her upcoming era. But ... read more

This year saw the rise of Sabrina Carpenter, after years of being overlooked and a few moderate hits from her previous album. After listening to her latest work, I must say this is a solid musical evolution, and despite this being her sixth album, it feels like a nice debut for her entry into the mainstream.

For starters, I must praise the diversity of the album’s sound. The album is primarily pop but also contains strong hints of yacht rock, disco pop, some pop rock and country, making ... read more

2024 has certainly been Kendrick Lamar’s year hasn’t it, perhaps his biggest since 2017. While 2022 wasn’t exactly a powerful year for him, with his previous album “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers”, which covered more personal themes, being sadly overshadowed by many of the lingering songs of that year. This year gave us a powerful comeback from Kendrick, mostly thanks to his infamous beef with Drake (and also J. Cole), which is perhaps one of (if not) the ... read more