While Nujabes sophomore album might not be as good as its predecessor, it's still a pretty incredible project in its own right. You can kind of observe the development and evolution of Nujabes as a producer, as the sonic palette he uses is similar, yet different. I saw someone online say that Metaphorical Music is like spring, and this album is like summer. For whatever reason, that just feels right to me. If Metaphorical Music represents Nujabes abilities blossoming, this album is him ... read more

The mainstream trap scene is really... in a spot to say the least. It feels like yesterday when Travis Scott and Future were dropping absolutely amazing albums that would be revered as classics of the medium. And of course, Young Thug himself, who was consistently dropping gems throughout the 2010s. This is not to say any of these artists I've mentioned are incapable of dropping a good project again, but they've shown that they are highly capable of dropping some absolute garbage if ... read more

Westside Gunn has really had a career resurgence recently. Besides "12", I have been quite unimpressed with Gunn's recent output. However, this is genuinely one of his best works in a while. I wasn't too crazy about the original HEELS HAVE EYES, but the second edition actually being a full-blown project, is really exciting. It's also quite amazing that Gunn basically made this entire thing in one weekend; his work ethic really is unmatched. Gunn brings along a lot of ... read more

Key Glock continues to remain one of the most consistent and entertaining rappers in his lane. "Glockaveli: All Eyez On Key," is another deluxe to his album Glockaveli, but it honestly feels like its own project because it's ten extra songs. If you liked Glockaveli, you are going to like this deluxe quite a bit. There are some really good and catchy songs on this deluxe. South Memphis Patriot has been stuck in my head for the past week now, I swear to god. Key Glock's ear ... read more

Don't get me wrong I love Joey, but claiming you're "Lonely At The Top" and then dropping a project which really is kind of hit or miss isn't the best look. I can't tell if Joey wanted to try and appease as many rap fans as possible, or experiment with the kind of music he wants to make. This project is truly all over the place, and it can really throw you for a loop sometimes. Going from a song like "SWANK WHITE" to "SUPAFLEE" really ... read more

This is seriously a contender for Earl's best project. If I were to compare this to a more recent album, I would compare it to Dark Times by Vince Staples. The sonic palette of that project and this one is very similar. While this album is much more accessible compared to a project like "Some Rap Songs," it's just as depressing to listen to. This album has a really claustrophobic and eerie sound to it. Earl throughout this project, is just laying out everything on the table ... read more

FEET OF CLAY is far and away Earl's weakest project. It's honestly hard to put into words how this project makes me feel. Confused? Unsettled? Maybe a combination of both if we're being honest. The sound is comparable to Earl's other music, but I think it's executed really poorly. It just seems weird to drop this after dropping "Some Rap Songs," which many view as his best work. A lot of these songs feel like fever dreams, and they aren't exactly dreams I ... read more

Earl is one of the most consistent rappers in the game, it's truly commendable. I've never been head-over-heels for any of Earl's albums, but I cannot deny the fact that he's crafted his own unique, instantly recognizable sound that truly belongs to him. There are others that can sound similar to him, but nobody can really imitate what Earl does. Earl's songs can sometimes make you feel like you're stuck in a hazy labyrinth, with no sense of where you are. ... read more

While the other Samurai Champloo soundtrack isn't as infamous as the first one, I still think it's pretty damn solid. A lot of things that I said in my previous review about the other soundtrack apply to this one as well. However, this time around we get the addition of hip-hop producer/DJ duo Force of Nature. They are seriously such a welcome addition to this soundtrack, and their contributions are some of the best on the entire album. Just Forget and Nightshift are just absolute ... read more

Nujabes and Samurai Champloo are two things that are basically inseparable. I'll be honest, I've never watched the entirety of Samurai Champloo, but I've seen enough to know how this soundtrack really transformed this show into something special. Soundtracks for any movie, show, etc, are usually pretty damn underrated, but not this one. I think a big reason why Samurai Champloo was as successful as it was is because of this soundtrack. Now, I don't want to discuss the show ... read more

Chance is releasing a project for the first time in 6 years? I guess you could call this a BIG DAY for Chance fans! In all seriousness, Chance is someone that I've always had a soft spot for. His music has always had a very whimsical and fun vibe to it. However, many would say that he probably got a little too whimsical for his own good, after dropping his infamous project, "The Big Day". I've personally never listened to that album, but I've heard parts of it that have ... read more

Every time I listen to Nujabes music, I feel like my soul is being cleansed. That's truly how beautiful this man's music is. There was a moment earlier this year when I was sitting outside on a bright, sunny day and staring at the clouds. I was thinking about what to listen to, and I immediately thought it would be a good idea to turn on some of Nujabes music. Up to that point, I had very limited exposure to his stuff, but I kind of knew the gist of what I was getting into. So, I put ... read more

There are not too many artists that can get me absolutely pumped for an album, but JID is definitely one of those few that will get my full attention every time he drops something. It's been three years since the release of Forever Story, which will go down as an all-time classic album this decade and as JID's magnum opus. So, as JID would attempt to follow up that project, to say my expectations were high would definitely be an understatement.

This album is honestly all over the ... read more

I think this is quite honestly one of Yeat's best projects he's ever released. The versatility, ingenuity, and creativity of Yeat here blew me away to be honest. If this is only a preview of what's to come on his new project, which should be releasing sometime this year, we are in for a fucking TREAT! There are a few talented producers on here, but I have to give a massive shoutout to BNYX for his absolutely immaculate contributions on here. Dude was producing like his life ... read more

Am I surprised at the hate this project is receiving? Not really, to be honest. Metro Boomin is commonly associated with a distinct sound, often characterized by the Heroes and Villains sound and the dark, Without Warning-type sound. So when Metro threw a curveball at his fans with this throwback mixtape, which paid homage to early 2000s Atlanta club music, I don't think anyone expected it. I actually started recently reacting to albums live on my YouTube channel (link on my profile if ... read more

As if Young Fathers haven't shocked me enough already, I listened to this album and was quite floored by how good it was. I wasn't sure if they had something in their discography that could rival Cocoa Sugar, but I was wrong. I think this comfortably slots in as my 2nd favorite project of theirs, closely behind Cocoa Sugar. I would say that these guys were associated with hip-hop music up to this point, but that isn't the case at all on here. Honestly, this album has the least ... read more

Out of everything I've heard from this group, I think this is probably their weirdest project yet. Funnily enough, this is actually their debut album, and it also happens to be one of the most avant-garde pieces of work they have released. This album is honestly very haunting-sounding. The production in general is very experimental and unconventional, making for an album that will surprise you at every turn. If I'm being honest, I'm not insanely crazy about this project, but I ... read more

If there is a Mount Rushmore for rappers in the 2020s, Freddie Gibbs is on it, no doubt. When people talk about how good Freddie's discography is, they typically bring up three albums: Pinata, Bandana, and Alfredo. These albums are SO GOOD, that even among Freddie's amazing discography, they completely outshine everything else he's made. So, how does Freddie make another album on this level? Make a sequel, of course. Pinata's sequel was Bandana, and now Alfredo has a sequel, ... read more

A little less than 2 years after Tape One, Young Fathers released their second EP, fittingly called "Tape Two". It's astonishing how much their sound evolved over the time between these two projects. Like I said before, categorizing this as "Experimental Hip Hop" is putting them in a box that they do not deserve to be in. This project is a complex amalgamation of a bunch of different genres of music. This EP feels much more polished than their previous one, with ... read more

The best way that I can describe this album is like a warm embrace from a loved one. It's just got that kind of feeling to it. Although Saba's catalogue is pretty short, the sheer amount of quality he's put out is more than a lot of other rappers. However, I think this is his worst project up to this point in his career, which isn't saying much considering that it's still pretty damn good. I think the thing that is setting this project back from truly being great is ... read more