Top 25 Albums of 2018

I aimed for a range of different subgenres and types within rap and R&B as well as pop and indie rock in my top 25 albums of 2018. Including Swimming, Voicenotes, Daytona, Isolation, and more.

I’m listening to one new album every day for a year: November

Great rap album releases this month, along with more experimental genres.

I’m listening to one new album every day for a year: October

Exploring lesser known artists during October.

Best Albums of 2018 So Far

The seven best albums released before June 30th, 2018. Including names such as Cardi B, Janelle Monae, and Pusha T.

Ranking the XXL Magazine 2018 Freshman Class Freestyles and Cyphers

Every year, the hip hop magazine XXL releases a list of (usually) 10 rappers on the rise– artists they feel … More

ye by Kanye West – Album Review

Vulture describes it best: “ye is a bit of a success and a bit of a failure. Like a collapsed, undercooked cake, it’s temptingly sweet but also disconcertingly mishandled.”

I went to a Kendrick Lamar Concert // The Championship Tour

Kendrick Lamar and other Top Dawg artists showcase artistry and heartwarming cooperation in the unforgettable Championship Tour.

Best Beats Over the Years: J.Cole (pt.2)

J. Cole’s heart-wrenching narratives are made complete with these equally poignant beats that make his words linger in your head for days afterward.

Kendrick Lamar Wins a Pulitzer Prize, Makes Hip Hop History (Grammys, Take Notes.)

Lamar’s Pulitzer Prize win is not only a landmark in hip hop history but also a huge stride in recognizing the immense artistic and cultural significance of hip hop in American society.