Man, so many of Cole's hungriest verses are found on here. A level up in production, storytelling, lyricism, and quality from his previous mixtape.
So much hunger and potential on this mixtape. He really improved from here, though.
Nearly flawless. One of the most comforting and emotional albums I have ever heard.
There's a lot to say about 'Take Care,' but I think that this is easily one of the best albums of the 2010s. Drake has nearly perfected everything, making this album a huge step up from his debut. "Over My Dead Body" gives me chills every time I hear it, as the chorus (combined with the cold piano) creates such a raw feeling. We get some of Drake's best rapping performances, with ... read more
I really love this album. It screams "2010s," especially with the production, but its so fun to listen to.
What an improvement from 'So Far Gone.' Drake's rapping leveled up completely, with "Fireworks" and "Light Up" containing some all-time verses. 'Thank Me Later' is one of Drake's most melodic albums, especially for this early in his career. "The Resistance," "Find Your Love," "Show Me a Good Time"; ... read more
Some glimmering moments on here, but overall inconsistent. You really see Drake's roots sprouting here.
What a great return for Rocky. This album is full of amazing moments.
I recently became a fan of A$AP Rocky after listening to his mixtape 'LIVE.LOVE.A$AP,' which quickly became one of my favorite albums ever. I went into 'Don't Be Dumb' with high expectations, and Rocky absolutely delivered. He uses his confidence and persona to create a really engaging experience, combining great flows and verses on top of off-the-wall production. His relaxed nature on ... read more
Such a disappointing listen. One of the most overrated albums of all time.
I came into 'channel ORANGE' with multiple people telling me that Frank Ocean is one of modern music's greatest artists. If this is what he's capable of doing? Then there's probably a thousand better.
For starters, Ocean's writing on this is boring. It's one dimensional, vague, and plain nonsensical. There's very little variation throughout it, and Frank wastes the great ... read more
Such an interesting, fun listen. I love Earl's style, but hearing him happy is so heartwarming.
Earl Sweatshirt is one of my favorite hip-hop artists ever. His mix of abstract production and astounding rapping is why. And 'Live Laugh Love' is a continuation of that combo. From the intro, 'gsw vs sac,' the production takes an immediate spotlight. Its wobbly feel creates such an interesting vibe, and Earl slides on the beat. "FORGE," "Gamma (need the ... read more
Man, what an underwhelming album. Barely any of it is impressive. It's alright.
For starters, I loved 'The Never Story.' It's different production, mixed with JID's intricate rapping, creating a unique experience. However, 'DiCaprio 2' strips away both of those aspects. The production takes a trap-inspired route, making for some super bland songs with little variation. JID also does not help, as it feels like he's just rapping fast to...rap fast? He ... read more
One of the better debut records of our time. JID really did everything he could here.
This album remains underrated, especially by mainstream rap fans. JID's potential is put on full display here, as his rapping and flows are remarkably good. "General" has stellar production, and JID snaps on this beat. Easily my favorite on the album. "NEVER," "EdEddnEddy," "Somebody"; there are so many great moments throughout this record. JID's flows and ... read more
Surprisingly good. Like, really good. Especially for two brothers who haven't worked together since 2009.
Opening with an emotional ode to their parents in "The Birds Don't Sing," 'Let God Sort Em Out' is immediately attention-grabbing. As is expected from two veteran artists, Pusha T and Malice have fantastic verses all throughout the project. Their cut-throat, dizzying rhyme schemes and flows create a confidence and intelligence unmatched within rap. The ... read more
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'HEELS HAVE EYES 2' is classic Westside Gunn. Some great verses, flows, and tracks are found all throughout. The drums take center stage in the production, with "HEEL CENA" and "AMIRA KITCHEN" being the best examples. The classic Griselda samples and beats are on this album, with Gunn and his features flowing well on them. It creates a dark, gloomy atmosphere, occasionally cut up by a track like "PRICK" or "LOVE ... read more
Man this album is pretty boring, especially for what Joey did during the whole "beef" with the West Coast he had.
This was my introduction to Joey Bada$$. I was expecting more bars or introspection, but we get a lot of "I'm the best rapper alive"-type verses and songs. "SUPAFLEE" is great, I loved the energy and tone to it. Joey's singing on "UNDERWATER" is surprising, and "BK'S FINEST" is a good posse cut. The rest of ... read more
Better than 'Short n' Sweet.'
Maybe not by much? I don't know. Sabrina takes a similar approach with nearly everything on this album. Same snarky writing, same upbeat hooks and choruses. The production does vary a bit more, giving 'Man's Best Friend' a more texture compared to her previous work.
Hits are great, emotional tracks are great, it's all good. If she could just go a bit deeper or experiment more, we could have an amazing project in our hands.
Deluxe tracks add some more flavor. "15 Minutes" is great.
I actually really like this album. Catchy choruses, snarky writing, and upbeat production. Sabrina can go deeper, with "Sharpest Tool" and "Lie To Girls" being examples. It's just fun, man.
It took me a few listens, but 'LIVE.LOVE.A$AP' is easily one of my favorite rap projects ever.
Combining the personality of a New York rapper, the sounds of a Houston one, and the emerging "cloud rap" genre, 'LIVE.LOVE A$AP' is an essential listen of the 2010s. Rocky's personality is evident all throughout the mixtape, with his bars working with the production to create a confident yet hazy atmosphere. He works well with his numerous features, but never lets ... read more
THIS is the album that Eminem had in him. Such a perfect album.
Finding himself at the center of the world's stage in 2000, Eminem decided to tackle more mature topics than on his previous releases. And holy crap does it pay off. We see the classic Em throughout 'The Eminem Show': anger towards his country and own family ("White America," "Cleanin' Out My Closet," "Square Dance"), thoughts about himself and his artistry ("Soldier," ... read more
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Although it is immature, 'The Marshall Mathers LP' is somehow more mature than his previous work. The reason: Eminem improved tenfold.
Sure, it covers violence and murder ("Kill You," "I'm Back"), drugs and pills ("Drug Ballad," "Under the Influence"), and hatred towards the world and his wife ("The Way I Am," "Kim"); but Eminem does so in a way that is...understandable? I mean, even ... read more
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