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7.2
New Music Critique: Yd
Colorado-based Yd (Yung DeNiro) brings an altogether daring and distinctive rap attack that mostly avoids the tried and true. Take “Make Room,” for example. Set ... -
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New Music Critique: Jazlyn Gold
Detroit-based artist Jazlyn Gold puts forth a strong, resourceful persona on her recordings, showing herself to likely be a captivating live performer at this point ... -
Album Review: Born 2 Rap by The Game (8/10)
"Game gets more personal on B2R than on any of his other official releases..." Born 2 Rap is The Game’s 9th and final studio album. Game gets ... -
Album Review: Jesus Is King by Kanye West (9/10)
"Instantaneously the listener is brought into Church, as Sunday service is in session." Nine studio albums deep, and Kanye West significantly decides to release a ... -
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New Music Critique: OB Swank
NC-based OB Swank brings his southern sensibilities to intimate, relatable songs like “A Foreva Thang,” a sombre, soulful swirl (with Kanye-style “chipmunk” backup vocals) where ... -
Live Review: Gangstagrass at The Mint in Los Angeles
Material: As pioneers of bluegrass hip-hop, Gangstagrass pairs a tight, comfortable sound with poignant and timely lyrics. Songs included “Long Hard Times To Come,” from ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Kartel SCO
Kartel SCO has intriguing, atmospheric songs that sometimes meander but skillfully utilize catchy hooks and phrases. On “SCO” the artist uses a counterpoint setup—slow, moody ... -
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New Music Critique: Chelzzz
Kinetic, fractured, and fascinating describes these recordings by Detroit artist Chelzzz, who brings plenty of attitude to the mic, an energy that is somehow both ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: Dough the Freshkid
It took time, but LA native Dough the Freshkid grew on us, eventually impressing us with his smart, higher-conscious point of view. He’s also got ... -
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New Music Critique: Obeah
Songs by Atlanta’s Obeah are a mixed bag. For all the positives we hear in the song “True”––its catchy beat, unusual sounds––we’re also distracted that the music ...
