Hip-hop

vince staples review

Joey Purp : Quarterthing

A breakneck ride through the Chicago rapper’s intense narratives.

noname room 25

Noname : Room 25

The Chicago singer/rapper delivers a stellar debut album that finds her presenting who she truly is, imperfections and all.

Noname debut album Room 25

Noname’s “Self” has a lot to say in just 90 seconds

A bite-sized song that’s as nourishing as a full meal.

Bun B Return of the Trill review

Bun B : Return of the Trill

A faithful continuation of the Texas rapper’s solid legacy.

Knife Knights 1 Time Mirage review

Knife Knights : 1 Time Mirage

A Shabazz Palaces side project loses its focus and appeal with fairly frustrating results.

Eminem Kamikaze review

Eminem : Kamikaze

Tyler’s right; it’s time for Em to log off for a while.

Noname debut album Room 25

Noname announces debut album, Room 25

Chicago emcee to release her debut full-length album at the end of the week.

Eminem new album Kamikaze

Eminem surprise releases new album, Kamikaze

New album features Royce da 5’9″, Jessie Reyez, Justin Vernon and Em’s new contribution to the Venom film.

Rico Nasty Nightmare Vacation review

Aminé : ONEPOINTFIVE

The Portland rapper’s “EP/LP/Mixtape/Album” feels a little out of character, yet still fun and smart.

Lauryn Hill tour

Lauryn Hill writes lengthy Medium post in response to criticisms from Robert Glasper

“No matter how incredible the musicians who play with me are, MY name is on the marquee.”

YG Stay Dangerous review

YG : Stay Dangerous

A less ambitious but more focused offering that completes the picture of the Compton rapper.

Denzel Curry : TA13OO

An exciting listen, if a difficult one, from one of hip-hop’s most interesting new talents.

Lauryn Hill tour

Ms. Lauryn Hill cancels some of her upcoming tour dates

July and August dates canceled due to “production issues.”

young thug punk review

Future : Beastmode 2

The blues as translated through contemporary trap.

JPEGMAFIA tour dates

JPEGMAFIA announces tour dates

The L.A.-based rapper lines up festivals and headline dates in Europe and the U.S.

Drake Scorpion review

Drake : Scorpion

Drake’s longest album is also the one that shows how little interest he has in progressing.

Beyonce Jay-Z Everything Is Love review

Beyoncé/Jay-Z : Everything Is Love

A loose, fun collaboration following two grand statements.