”The Different Kids” Goes to Show Kwamé Hasn’t Lost a Step, First LP in Over 3 Decades (Album Review)
Queens, New York emcee, producer & singer/songwriter Kwamé making a comeback after over 3 decades with his 5th studio
29
Aug
”Dirtwave 3” Feels Jazzier & More Soulful Than Pro Dillinger & Futurewave’s Predecessors (Album Review)
Haverstraw, New York emcee Pro Dillinger completing the Dirtwave trilogy with his 9th LP. A member of the Umbrella collective
29
Aug
For Only 2 New Tracks & 7 Remixes, “The Re-Up” is Another Reminder of Why Rakim is The God MC (EP Review)
This is the 2nd EP from pioneering Long Island, New York emcee/producer Rakim. Notable for being 1/2 of the seminal golden
29
Aug
It’s “The Beginning of the Reckoning” from Chip Fu (EP Review)
Brooklyn, New York veteran Chip Fu putting his debut solo EP up on all streaming platforms after making it exclusive to EVEN
29
Aug
Westside Gunn Day is Celebrated with the Near-Perfect Drumless/Boom Bap Tape “Heels Have Eyes II” (Mixtape Review)
This is the 13th mixtape from Buffalo, New York emcee, songwriter, entrepreneur, curator & now professional wrestling
28
Aug
Kyle Rapps Drops Sun Soaked Rhymes on ‘Surf Tape’, Fully Produced By Dan The Automator (EP Review)
Kyle Rapps’ new EP, Surf Tape, is a masterclass in East Coast lyricism riding a wave of West Coast production. Fully crafted
26
Aug
D Smoke’s Death Row Records Debut “Wake Up Supa” Opens a Window to His Self-Awareness (Album Review)
This is the 4th studio LP & Death Row Records debut from Inglewood, California emcee/producer D Smoke. The older brother
26
Aug
”Supreme Clientele 2” Feels Like Vintage Ghostface Killah Albeit Sharper (Album Review)
New York veteran Ghostface Killah of the almighty Wu-Tang Clan with his 17th solo LP. One of hip hop’s most prolific
22
Aug
”Child of a Kingsman” is Wildchild’s Way of Tributing Hip Hop’s Veterans (Album Review)
Oxnard, California veteran Wildchild hitting us with his 5th album. A member of the Lootpack alongside DJ Romes & one of
22
Aug
”The 5th” Further Cements Coast Contra’s Evolution (EP Review)
Here is the 3rd EP from Los Angeles, California jazz rap/trap group Coast Contra consisting of RioLoz, Eric Jamal & Ras
22
Aug
Tommy Marsh Don’t Want Your Love!
Tommy Marsh channels heartbreak and chaos on I Don’t Want Your Love, a gritty anthem of rejection and resilience. Drawing
21
Aug
Rhyme Fest 2025: A Legendary Night at The Torch, LA Coliseum
Raekwon – by Loe Kee Phlicks Ghost Face – by Loe Kee Phlicks On Saturday, August 16th, Rhyme Fest took over The Torch at the
19
Aug
Shaggytheairhead’s Journey to a “Secret World” Helps Him Cope with These Past 2 Years (EP Review)
Las Vegas producer, rapper & fashion designer Shaggytheairhead dropping his 5th EP without warning. Peaking my
16
Aug
”Lil Tart” Embraces Brigid Bites’ Electronic Influences Heavier (EP Review)
Davenport, Iowa rapper & dancer Brigid Bites coinciding the Gathering of Legends or the 25th annual Gathering of the
16
Aug
COOLETHAN & Emma Dilemma Drop Dreamlike Visual for “Late Nights”
Fresh off their collaborative EP Morning, Noon & Night dropped earlier this year, COOLETHAN and Emma Dilemma drop a
16
Aug
Tranzformer & Big O Craft a Sonic Exploration of Contrast With “Dichotomy” (Album Review)
“Dichotomy“, the third collaborative album from San Diego’s Tranzformer and London-based producer Big O, is a masterclass in
16
Aug
Action Figure 973’s Teaching “Ring Psychology” (EP Review)
Yes we have another EP & the 9th altogether from Belleville, New Jersey emcee/producer Action Figure 973. For a couple
15
Aug
Evidence’s 5th Album “Unlearning 2” Outdoes It’s Predecessor (Album Review)
Venice, California emcee/producer & former graffiti artist Evidence releasing a sequel to Unlearning as his 5th LP.
15
Aug
“Love & Rockets 3.16: The Emancipation” Reflects on MURS’ Illustrious Career (Album Review)
MURS is a 47 year old MC & singer/songwriter from Los Angeles, California notable for being a former member of the
15
Aug
Insane Clown Posse Returns to Their Original Sound on The 6th & Final Joker’s Card of the 2nd Deck “The Naught” (Album Review)
Detroit horrorcore duo, Juggalo Championship Wrestling founders & the longest reigning 2-time JCW World Juggalo Tag Team
12
Aug
The Dropout Kings’ 3rd Album “Yokai” Powerfully Remembers the Late Adam Ramey (Album Review)
Phoenix, Arizona trap metal outfit the Dropout Kings now consisting of vocalists Eddie Wellz & Rob Sebastian, guitarists
08
Aug