LANUE "LANUE" ALBUM REVIEW
Lanue manifests feelings of simple delights and triumphs and also warns about overcomplicating things that we truly cherish.
Read MoreJUSTIN COURTNEY PIERRE "AN ANTHROPOLOGIST ON MARS" EP REVIEW
Justin Courtney Pierre’s new EP, An Anthropologist On Mars, is deep and dynamic. It gives a snapshot of an internal search for meaning and purpose in a seemingly barren wasteland. JCP manages to squeeze a vast progression into a measly 12 minutes. Don’t be fooled by the short timestamp, be prepared to stick this album on repeat!
Read MoreHENNI ANTOINE ! "GROWING PAINS" ALBUM REVIEW
Growing Pains takes you on a personal journey into the trials and tribulations of henni’s transition from youth to adulthood. Like any good story, the project features a protagonist who has faced a conflict and experienced personal growth. henni’s smooth-sounding melodic vocals serve as a constant throughout the entire project and make it incredibly easy to groove to.
Read MoreS.X.3H.W.A #4 "Along Came iiickyb0iii"
Iiickyb0iii assemble a unique sound in this album that I can only describe as “Futuristic Noir Southern-style Trap.” Trunk-rattling bass licks and spasmodic hi-hats coupled with the sinister, but pearlescent synth hits sound like they’re from decades past this. Both g00db0iii and Prizzy Icky each bring a unique voice that compliments the chaotically clean instrumentation.
Read MoreMama Rose’s “Drink More Water” Review
“Drink More Water” is a river system of sound. Jason Faye’s production pushes and flows through one another finally emptying out in the golden lake bed of Mama Rose’s voice. The psychic, mother, and artist give us a carefully crafted debut solo project. Sounds range from Neo-Folk to Hip-Hop as Mama Rose pulls inspiration from many corners of the music landscape.
Read MoreChase Vibe's "Black Heart Rockstar" Review
Following his 2019 release “Love, Again” Chase Vibe shares his transparency of love and love lost. “Black Heart Rockstar” shows a different shade of the North Side native. His voice has acquired a bravado to it since his last release; a bravado indicative of pain.
Read MoreNACHO SUAVE "IGNACIO EP" REVIEW
Since Nacho’s last release, the emcee has gone through exceptional growth. He still picks up the pen and pad, but now he makes time to hit the keys and crank out beats. In a short time, Nacho has managed to add a crucial facet to his resume.
Read MoreEVV "HOMEBODY" EP REVIEW
EVV is powerful, soulful, and nothing less than spectacular. Their new EP “Homebody” leaves you begging for a double LP. With incredibly beautiful lyricism, brilliantly flowing melodies, and deep feels all around; they grab you by the heart and don't let go.
Read MoreHASANIHARRIS "TRYINNOT2DIE" ALBUM REVIEW
tryinNOT2die is an auditory art exhibit that takes the listener on a musical journey of one man’s struggle with depression and suicide and the realization that addressing and challenging these thoughts can help experience personal growth.
Read MoreNUR-D '38TH" AND "CHICAGO AVENUE" REVIEW
Your seventh favorite Hip-Hop person might bump a few places in the coming weeks. Going into the last leg of the tumultuous year of 2020, Nur-D has been keeping busy despite the setback of no live shows. Despite the handful, Nur-D has delivered impeccably with two new albums, 38th and Chicago Avenue.
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