Missy Elliott was “scared” by the expectations for her second album Da Real World. The “Get Ur…
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CyHi The Prynce finds trap salvation in ‘No Dope on Sundays’: Album review
CyHi The Prynce is considered one of the most vivid lyricists in hip-hop. The Atlanta…
Big K.R.I.T releases new project, ‘It’s Better This Way’
After releasing his best project to date last year titled, Cadillactica, Big K.R.I.T. is ready…
B.o.B makes music on his own terms with the new album ‘Psycadelik Thoughtz’: album review
B.o.B has experimented with various styles and sounds since the release of his debut B.o.B…
10 rap albums you should have purchased in 2014
2014 was a rather down year for rap albums. Hip-hop album sales were down overall…
Ranking Rozay: Rick Ross’ albums, worst to best
Rick Ross has been remarkably consistent throughout his career. It may seem like “damning with faint praise,” but if it can be argued that Rick Ross lacks a bonafide hip-hop classic in his catalog, it should be noted that he doesn’t really have any bombs, either. By now, Ross fans know what they are getting with each release; songs about coke dealing and hustling and living lavishly. If that’s not your thing, then Ross just isn’t for you.
Janelle Monae gets ‘Electric’: The Tuesday new music rundown
R&B continues to takeover September, as acclaimed “alternative R&B” acts like The Weeknd and Janelle Monae drop some very interesting albums; and veteran reggae/R&B star Sean Kingston makes a return to recording after four years. Of course, one of the week’s most anticipated releases is B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time, the sophomore album from hip-hop superstar 2 Chainz.
John Legend and Tamar Braxton: The Tuesday new music rundown
After a spring season that was dominated by a lot of indie rock releases, and a summer that pretty much belonged to hip-hop, R&B comes roaring to the forefront this week–with several high-profile release
ScHoolboy Q opens up on ‘Oxymoron,’ and debates albums vs. mixtapes
ScHoolboy Q might have skipped years in the independent grind by joining Kendrick Lamar at…
Jay-Z says he has ‘4 classics’: Ranking Hov’s albums from worst to best
Jay-Z took the time to share his perspective on Jay-Z this weekend. Just before he and Justin Timberlake took the stage at Yankee Stadium this past weekend, Jay spoke to journalist Elliott Wilson about the “Legends of the Summer” Tour and his latest Magna Carta Holy Grail album. During the interview, Jay talked about his discography and where his latest album sits in the pantheon of Jay-Z albums.