Writer: Josh Feldstein
Playboi Carti’s anticipated 'MUSIC' leaves fans feening for more
Playboi Carti teases his fans with both new styles and an album drop. Carti’s has released a mix of upbeat and dark songs on YouTube. Read More »
Offset debuts second solo album ‘SET IT OFF'
Offset cements his place as a solo artist with his sophomore album, ‘SET IT OFF’ Read More »
Rod Wave's 'Nostalgia' blends heartbreak with emotional beats
Rod Wave's new album mixes heartbreak with soulful beats. Read More »
Teezo Touchdown's 'How Do You Sleep At Night' is an experimental step into the limelight
Teezo Touchdown’s new album, ‘How Do You Sleep At Night,’ uses his experimental style to showcase a wide range of themes. Read More »
Under-hyped albums that may not have made your playlist this summer
These underrated artists released new albums, combining artful lyricism and A-list features. Read More »
Breaking Boundaries: Post Malone's solo journey shines in 'AUSTIN'
Post Malone’s latest album dives deep into the singer’s psyche. His first album without any features, ‘AUSTIN’ cements Malone as a multifaceted artist who can stand alone. Read More »
Selling what they're smoking: Here are 4 hip-hop artists with their own lines of cannabis
Throughout the history of hip-hop rappers have been making music with and about mairjuana, these five rappers took this to the next level and now sell their own licensed cannabis products. Read More »
What to expect from Aminé, Kaytranada’s upcoming collaborative album
With their upcoming collaborative album coming soon, see where hip-hop artists Aminé and Kaytrandada have found success so far. Read More »
Tyler, The Creator revisits past work in masterful re-release of 2021 album
Two years after the release of his popular album “Call Me If You Get Lost,” Tyler, The Creator has released the missing tracks that never made the initial cut. Read More »
6LACK pushes creative boundaries while maintaining R&B roots in 'Since I Have a Lover'
After not releasing an album since 2018, Atlanta rapper 6LACK has ended his five-year hiatus with the release of his third album ‘Since I Have A Lover.’ Read More »
Lil Keed's 1st posthumous album 'Keed Talk To 'Em 2' flaunts melodic beats
Atlanta rapper Lil Keed’s posthumous album ‘Keed Talk to ‘Em 2’ is a strong reflection of the talent that he had and the impact he made on the music industry. Read More »
Melding R&B and rap, Don Toliver maintains reign as a distinctive talent
In his new album ‘Love Sick,’ Don Toliver continues to build on his unique hip-hop talent and produces many songs that will be on the charts for months to come. Read More »
PinkPantheress has blown up on TikTok and reached the Billboard Hot 100. But who is she?
After blowing up on TikTok during the pandemic, PinkPantheress has positioned herself to be a big name in music for years to come. Read More »
With some 'rumored classics' on the way, here are 5 albums to look out for
After a strong start to the year, here are five albums to look forward to for the rest of 2023. Read More »
'Audiolust & HigherLove' sets the stage for SG Lewis to be an international star
With his second studio album ‘AudioLust & HigherLove,’ SG Lewis shows that it is time for him to move from English up-and-comer, to international star. Read More »
'Let's Start Here' marks lyrical, production development for Lil Yachty
Moving away from his high-pitch melody, Lil Yatchy’s new album ‘Let’s Start Here’ showcases his true abilities as an artist. Read More »
Trippie Redd's new album 'Mansion Musik' lacks concise stories, hard-hitting lines
Although there are some highlights, Trippie Redd’s latest album “MANSION MUSIK” is a disappointment to fans. Read More »
2023 is still young, but here are 5 rappers already making waves this year
As 2023 begins, here is a list of five hip-hop artists who may take the industry by storm this year. Read More »
Metro Boomin produces sinister, clean beats in latest album 'HEROES & VILLAINS'
Our music columnist breaks down the messages, features and sounds of Metro Boomin’s new album “HEROES & VILLAINS.” Read More »
12 years of BROCKHAMPTON, from “ALL-AMERICAN TRASH” to “TM”
Our music columnist unpacks the journey and discography of eclectic boy band BROCKHAMPTON and their impact on the alternative music scene. Read More »
Up-and-coming rapper Nardo Wick is popularizing Florida gangster rap
Jacksonville native Nardo Wick brings maturity and humility to the rap game as one of its hottest, up-and-coming stars. Read More »
Baby Keem’s deluxe edition of ‘The Melodic Blue’ leaves fans eager for more
Baby Keem dropped a deluxe edition of smash hit album “The Melodic Blue,” jam packed with moshpit classics, soulful remixes and lyrical verses. Read More »
Regions around the country to watch for new hip-hop, R&B talent
While hip-hop has strong roots in New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago, there are a few cities around the country that are making their own waves in the hip-hop/R&B genre. Read More »
Lil Baby transitions from gritty Atlanta street rap to mainstream sound on ‘It’s Only Me’
While Lil Baby’s newest project “It’s Only Me” doesn’t offer us a new side of the Atlanta rapper, it still cements him as one of the best rappers in the game. Read More »