Review of 'Stardust' by Danny Brown

Danny Brown throws a party to celebrate his sobriety and invites all the weird kids.

First Jazz, Then Rock, Now Hip Hop: The Rise And Fall Of Zeitgeist Music Genres

Hip hop is following the same trajectory as rock and jazz – which means it could be about to lose mainstream appeal in as little as 5 years.

Review of 'Live Laugh Love' by Earl Sweatshirt

Live Laugh Love is like a happier version of Some Rap Songs.

Review of ‘Hyperyouth’ by Joey Valence & Brae

Hyperyouth is a party album for the generation that missed the party.

Review of 'Star Line' by Chance the Rapper

Is it time to give Chance the Rapper another chance?

Review of ‘Don’t Tap The Glass’ by Tyler, the Creator

Another album already??? But I’ve barely finished digesting Chromakopia.

Review of 'Music' by Playboi Carti

 

Carti has released Music. Is it worth the 5 year wait?

Review of 'GNX' by Kendrick Lamar

We’ve had our beef. Now Kendrick’s serving up dessert.

Review of ‘Chromakopia’ by Tyler, the Creator

Tyler, the Creator wrestles with the idea of becoming Tyler, the Procreator.

Triple Album Review: ‘Dark Times’ by Vince Staples, ‘King of The Mischievous South vol 2’ by Denzel Curry & ‘I Lay Down My Life For You’ by JPEGMAFIA

I haven’t reviewed many hip hop albums this year. In fact, I haven’t reviewed many albums full-stop. So, here’s a three-album-in-one review to make up for it.

Review of 'Might Delete Later' by J Cole

Cole's pen remains sharp, but the songs don't cut it.

Review of 'Blue Lips' by Schoolboy Q

Despite pushing 40, Q still has incredible energy to give, and arguably the best ear for beats in the game.

Review of 'Vultures 1' by ¥$ (Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign)

Ye’s shaky singing and trashy bars make this a rough listen.

Review of 'Scarlet' by Doja Cat

Doja’s claws are out. Gone are the horny alien pop bops. She’s now making angry demonic rap. And it’s both fun and frustrating to listen to.

Review of 'UTOPIA' by Travis Scott

The guestlist is impressive and the production is fun, but it’s still not enough to conceal the fact that Travis Scott is an utterly unexciting rapper.

Review of 'Scaring The Hoes' by JPEGmafia and Danny Brown

Scaring The Hoes sees rappers JPEGmafia and Danny Brown celebrating their mutual weirdness. If you want to get kicked out of a house party for ‘scaring the hoes’, play this album (although I can think of much worse examples if you really want to cause utter chaos. Imagine putting Trout Mask Replica on the aux. Or maybe some Merzbow? That’s how you scare the hoes.)

Review of 'Like..?' by Ice Spice

Ice Spice? Is she, like, the secret sixth member of The Spice Girls? I decided to check out.

Review of 'Let's Start Here' by Lil Yachty

Lil Yachty has evolved. Enter Mega Yachty.

Review of 'Honestly, Nevermind' by Drake

Drake’s new surprise dance album is his dreariest yet.

Review of ‘Mr Morale & The Big Steppers’ by Kendrick Lamar

Mr Morale & The Big Steppers is a masterpiece – and quite possibly my favourite Kendrick album to date.