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Reneé Rapp comes through on her debut album with passionate vocal performances and amateur writing. Finding herself working within a competitive pop scene, weaving in certain cliches, and delivering a project that is flawed in as much respect as it is exciting.

Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist return with a sequel to their 2020 album, and just as cinematically intriguing, "Alfredo 2" continues building a modern gangsta/jazz-rap platform that Freddie Gibbs sits at the top of. This 47-minute project lives up to the success of the predecessor, even if it isn't as inventive.

It would not be a Freddie Gibbs album without a lyrical discussion that a Mr. Mayoinasse such as myself cannot particularly relate to, but indefinitely enjoy. Maybe ... read more

Tyler, The Creator reaffirms his place as one of hip-hop's best world builders within his latest album, "Don't Tap The Glass".

Within its playful first two-thirds, instrumental emphasis on synth bumping synth patterns, and a callback to older West Coast Hip Hop, Tyler comes around with an energy in which you must "leave your baggage at home". Throughout this tracklist, high energy is riddled throughout, with an exploration of electronic, funk, dance, and really ... read more

Quadeca delivers a truly biting experience both conceptually and sonically within "Vanisher, Horizon Scraper". Exploring just about every genre you can conceptualize and some, this album is a surprisingly welcoming listen in most of its moments.

As an album, everything flows together incredibly. It's head scratching in a sense that somehow he has managed to explore so many different sounds and give them all qualities that create this cinematic value. Even when you take each ... read more