album reviews
Reviews of albums old and new from iconic artists and up and coming musicians alike.
Kodak Black — 'Project Baby 2' Album Review
This will be my first review of an album, or I should say "Mixtape" Review, and I thought this would be a good start because for one, like many millennials my age, we are not so quick to judge the new flow and culture of the rappers now emerging into the rap game and also after hearing Kodak Black’s previous album, Painting Pictures, I thought it was finally time to hear some more music from him.
By @GabbyMiernik8 years ago in Beat
'Same Century' Debut LP Release from The Morelings
Same Century is the 2017 album debut for dream pop five-piece band The Morelings. Listeners unfamiliar with the dream pop genre, as well as seasoned adherents, will savor a refreshing environment featuring relaxed, yet deeply moving layers of jangly guitars and breathy vocals drenched in echo invoking feelings of a dream space or contemplative mood.
By David Caddell8 years ago in Beat
Lil Durk 'Signed To The Streets 2.5' Review
After releasing several mixtapes this year, Lil Durk is keeping his foot on the gas. Signed to the Streets 2.5 is here, and it’s time for a review of Durk’s latest effort. Will it hold his fans off until his next release? Read on…
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
Future & Young Thug - 'Super Slimey' Review
Future and Young Thug took the industry by storm several years ago. Since then, they’ve each showed no signs of slowing down. They each continue to drop numerous projects year in and year out; but who would’ve thought they would do a full length collaboration?
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
MadeinTYO - 'True's World' EP
MadeinTYO (pronounced: Made in Tokyo) will be one to watch in the coming years. He attracted a large following after dropping his single "Uber Everywhere." Since then, he has secured features from the likes of Travis Scott, Big Sean, 2 Chainz, and even earned a spot on XXL magazine. As he preps for the release of his debut album, Tokyo has left us with his True's World EP. Oh, you've never heard this?! Well read on...
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
My Body Is A Cage by Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire had been one of the most admired indie-rock bands of the early 2000’s who toured alongside the band U2. They were rewarded a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Music Album and performed their hit song “Wake Up” with a now-deceased David Bowie. Their second album Neon Bible, of early 2007, was first released in the UK and then in the US a day later on March 6th. It later became number two on the Billboard 200 chart and sold 92,000 copies its first week since the album’s debut. Their song “My Body is a Cage” inspired wonder and a sense of melancholy hysteria behind the many meanings and interpretations of the lyrics.
By Nathaniel Reidhead8 years ago in Beat
Gucci Mane — 'Mr. Davis' Album Review
Trap music pioneer, Gucci Mane, is back once again. This time, he has more to say about his post-prison life, the pain he feels over the deaths of fellow Atlanta rapers, and more casual stuntin'. He has aligned himself with big stars for Mr. Davis.
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
Kelela — 'Take Me Apart' Album Review
If Kelela was just a blip on your radar before, prepare yourself. She’s ready to become a full-fledged star. Her debut studio album projects a sound that’s so uncanny to the pop landscape that she’s sure to stand out. This is a track-by-track review of her latest album, Take Me Apart.
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
London's Giggs — 'Wamp 2 Dem' Album Review
For American audiences, the first time you heard U.K. rapper, Giggs, was on Drake’s “KMT.” This won't be the last time you hear from him, though, because on his latest album, he recruits Americans like Young Thug, 2Chainz, and Zaytoven. He’s part of a new wave of British artists like AJ Tracey and Skepta who have been able to transcend their market and find favor with Americans.
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
London's AJ Tracey - 'Secure the Bag!' EP Review
Get familiar with London Grime star, AJ Tracey. He’s only a few years in the making and already he’s devouring his competition. Whether it’s overseas or on his home turf in the U.K., his music will continue to transcend boundaries. Many of these U.K. artists such as Skepta and Dave already have the Drake co-sign; it’s just a matter of time before American audiences start gravitating towards their sound.
By Rap Disciple8 years ago in Beat
