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The LOX – Filthy America…It’s Beautiful album review
A press shot from the salad days… Styles P, Sheek Louch and Jadakiss have done a pretty good job of sticking to their guns as far as maintaining their CRC-approved status as rappers over the years in terms of subject matter and delivery. Where they’ve often let themselves down, however, has been in the beat…
J. Cole – 4 Your Eyez Only album review
This is what J. Cole will look like in 2018 based on his current trajectory. Last week I pitched my White Gal Rap feature for my weekly column but was met with a less than enthusiastic response, possibly on the grounds of it being overly ‘problematic.’ So I foolishly suggested that I give J. Cole…
Ka – Honor Killed the Samurai album review
My thoughts on Ka’s new LP are available for your perusal over at Acclaim. Ka – Honor Killed the Samurai album review
No Country for Old (Rap) Men: The rap albums I didn’t hate from 2016 so far
This was originally meant to be a best and worst kinda thing but there was no way I was going to listen to Aasop Rock and 2 Chains mp3’s just for some stupid column. I also just realised that I should have included Timeless Truth’s Cold Wave, which I thought was released last year when…
Havoc and The Alchemist – The Silent Partner album review
Despite immediately dismissing this album when it was first announced on account of Havoc’s history of uninspired solo work, upon further inspection it turns out that Alan The Chemist has once again been able to bring out the best of the situation, as he’s previously done for Curren$y, Boldy James and Action Bronson. Hav put…
Masta Ace – The Falling Season Album Review
Having previously covered his early childhood on Son of Yvonne, Ace continues to reminisce about both the good and bad ol’ days of life in Brooklyn while attending high school via a long bus ride. Unlike the fictionalized scenarios he acted out on Disposable Arts and A Long Hot Summer, here we find Ace recalling…
Re-evaluating The Classics: Pete Rock & CL Smooth – Mecca And The Soul Brother LP
For a new regular feature, I thought it would be interesting to revisit some albums that were originally lauded as classics in their time to see how they still hold up, or have the sands of time dulled their shine? Peter and Cory’s first full-length was feverishly anticipted following both their enjoyable debut EP and…
No Country for Old (Rap) Men: The worst rap album movie skits
I finally figured out that the same guy is responsible for 95% of all appallingly bad rap skit film recreations. Pain In Da Ass, indeed. No Country for Old (Rap) Men: The worst rap album movie skits
No Country for Old (Rap) Men: The Return of D.I.T.C.
Both the Diggin’ In The Crates crew and this site are now back from hiatus so it seemed appropriate to review the new album. No Country for Old (Rap) Men: The Return of D.I.T.C.
No Country for Old (Rap) Men: The Life Of Pablo—The Death of a Musical Perfectionist
My editor asked for my thoughts on the latest release from a young man who has been tagged as ‘the next big thing’ by taste-makers everywhere. No Country for Old (Rap) Men: The Life Of Pablo—The Death of a Musical Perfectionist
Meyhem Lauren – Piatto D’oro Album Review
Laurenovich is back with a new album on the Fool’s Gold label, and continues to refine his modern Queens rap recipe. Early in proceedings Meyhem pledges that you’ll never catch him in sandals, while explaining that once he turned 21 he ‘became a man, bought a watch and a gun’ before telling the police that…