In a surprise release, Kendrick Lamar’s third album, ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ details pain and passion while adopting a more difficult and inaccessible sound.
Arts, Music
Title Fight Clashes Styles With Confident ‘Hyperview’
Title Fight mixes and matches in an album that aside from a bit of repetition is the rare solid punk-rock offering.
Music, Arts
J. Cole’s ‘Forest Hills Drive’ Is Out Of The Woods
J. Cole’s latest ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ is both personal and innovative as he raps about his life, his childhood, and the music industry.
Arts, Music
‘Monster’ Doesn’t Give Future Fans Much To Scream About
Future’s ‘Monster’ mixtape successfully explores dark themes, but ultimately hides behind the rapper’s past LPs.
Arts, Music
T.I.’s ‘Paperwork’ Gets Lost In the Shuffle Of His Long Career
Veteran rapper T.I. is outshined by collaborating artists, including Pharrell and Rick Ross, on his record ‘Paperwork.’
Arts, Music
It’s The ‘Year Of The Wolf’ For Rapper The Game
Compton rapper The Game gets brutally honest with his new album ‘Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf.’
Music, Arts
Jhene Aiko Gets Personal In Studio Debut ‘Souled Out’
R&B artist Jhene Aiko, who has appeared on tracks with Drake and Childish Gambino, releases her first major record ‘Souled Out.’
Arts, Music
With Rap Veteran Jeezy, You Haven’t ‘Seen It All’ Yet
Even after 10 years in the rap industry, Jeezy still keeps it fresh with his latest release.
Arts, Music
Future Keeps It ‘Honest’ With Sophomore Rap Album
By: Harry Mitchell
Rapper Future uses auto-tuning to his advantage in Honest, allowing the technology to enhance his rhythmic vocals.
Arts, Music
‘Z’ EP Shows Off SZA As Smart Addition To Top Dawg Label
By: Harry Mitchell
As the first female to join the Top Dawg collective, SZA adds a unique, diversified sound with her first label EP Z.
