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"monster" is, in my opinion, not just future's best mixtape, but his best release overall.
the production, especially on songs like "throw away", "codeine crazy" and the title track are perfect, fitting the vibe of this dark, sadistic project. it is addictive, and if these beats were on an instrumental album, i would love it.
if im being honest, the lyrics are not that strong. i don't mean that the writing is bad, it's very fun. but at the heart of ... read more

Roc Marciano has always been an underrated artist. his style is very unique, as despite having the name as a boxer, his style doesn't feel aggressive, but rather predatory. this style helps him stand out when comparing gangsta rap, and shows that you don't need to be "in your face" to be intimidating.
the album contains top class lyricism, especially on songs like "tek to a mack" and "76". the production accompanying the lyrics give the album a cinematic ... read more

in 1995, two young men from queensbridge, new york city, kejuan muchita(Havoc) and albert johnson(Prodigy) released their second album, "the infamous", to universal acclaim and superstar status in east coast hip-hop.
this album is the follow-up to their 1993 debut album "Juvenile Hell", which i have heard is terrible(I haven't listened to it). the sophomore album starts with one of the best 90s intros "the start of your ending(41st side)", which gives an ... read more

coming back after 20 years since their last official release, "Blood Money", Mobb Deep have proven that they still got skill after a period of group silence.
the album feels like a respectful tribute to prodigy, who died in 2017 due to sickle cell complications, and i am glad that he didn't get screwed over like Pac, Juice WRLD, Pop Smoke and XXXTENTACION. on the album was by the second half of mobb deep, havoc, as well as critically acclaimed producer the alchemist, who give the ... read more