album review

What are you listening to? Schoolboy Q’s ‘Oxymoron’

The buzz around Schoolboy Q has been building for the better part of two years. The L.A. rapper’s gift for wordplay, dark sense of humor and marijuana fixation became well-known amongst hip-hop’s underground; and with the release of his 2012 indie album Habits and Contradictions, Q officially became hip-hop’s “Next Big Thing.” Also, his TDE compadre Kendrick Lamar went from underground sensation to major superstar during that time, setting up high expectations for Schoolboy Q’s major label debut, Oxymoron.

Tamia: ‘Beautiful Surprise’ Album Review

 The rolling out team can’t be the only people excited to hear the beautiful songbird back in action.  Tamia’s Beautiful Surprise would be the perfect traditional R&B

Nas: ‘Life Is Good’ Album Review

  As Nas promoted this album with subtlety, many wondered what to expect from a living rap legend in a time where hip hop is constantly debated.