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“BMF” Season 2 Premiere Recap: “Family Dinner”

“Pledge allegiance to the Black Mafia Family.”

By Joshua RobinsonJan 7, 2023

Roddy Ricch “Feed Tha Streets 3” Review

Less than a full year after the release of his polarizing sophomore album, Roddy Ricch returns with the third installment of his fan-favorite “Feed Tha Streets” mixtape series.

By Joshua RobinsonNov 25, 2022

Nas & Hit-Boy’s ‘King’s Disease III’ Album Review

KD III is the crowning glory of a new golden era for QB’s finest. It’s one that has left him feeling energized, yet ponderous about not only himself but culture & society at large.

By Robert BlairNov 17, 2022

Drake & 21 Savage “Her Loss” Album Review

An entertaining concoction of lust, aggression, messiness, and brilliance, “Her Loss” is an incredible rap album with a subtle nuance looming beneath the surface.

By Joshua RobinsonNov 10, 2022

Smino “Luv 4 Rent” Review

“Luv 4 Rent” isn’t just a welcome return from one of contemporary hip-hop’s most fearlessly individualistic presences but it stands tall as the finest entry in Smino’s discography to date.

By Robert BlairNov 5, 2022

Westside Gunn “Ten” Album Review

An invigorating capstone on what has been a star-making era for Westside Gunn, “Ten” is a project which reasserts the otherworldly artistic vision that Gunn possesses that made him into a phenomenon in the first place

By Robert BlairNov 3, 2022

Lil Baby “It’s Only Me” Album Review

Being the people’s champ is hard work, but on It’s Only Me, Lil Baby holds firm to that title with ease.

By Joshua RobinsonOct 21, 2022

Quavo & Takeoff “Only Built For Infinity Links” Album Review

“Only Built For Infinity Links” is a testament to the Yin and Yang-like nature of Quavo and Takeoff’s individual styles.

By Joshua RobinsonOct 14, 2022

Kid Cudi “Entergalactic” Album Review

“Entergalactic” is a stellar offering from the Man on the Moon.

By Joshua RobinsonOct 7, 2022

Freddie Gibbs ‘$oul $old $eparately’ Album Review

“$oul $old $eparately” sees Gibbs not just find his feet within the major label structure, but defiantly plant his flag in it.

By Robert BlairOct 6, 2022