HipHopDX Album Reviews
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Spends Quality - Time Peace
Album Reviewsposted 29 days ago
"Time Peace" is a solid (if not spectacular) listen that puts a premium on optimism and substance while showcasing the versatility of Mr. Tay & Spends Quality.
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Nametag & Nameless - For Namesake
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
Nametag and Nameless join forces to issue a wake up call that is hard, soulful and thought-provoking with the help of an assorted cast from their town's scene.
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N.O.R.E. (aka P.A.P.I.) - Student Of The Game
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
N.O.R.E. attempts to court new fans and cater to his original CNN base. But filler and poor production create a mixed bag that won't fully satisfy either crowd.
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Slaine - The Boston Project
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
"The Boston Project" is a solid album with versatility that does what Slaine set out to do: represent Boston Hip Hop in a positive light.
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Kid Cudi - Indicud
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
By no means does Kid Cudi completely exemplify his immortal identity with "Indicud," but he certainly makes a compelling case nonetheless.
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Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge - Twelve Reasons To Die
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
"Twelve Reasons To Die" is a satisfying glimpse into the minds of Younge and Ghostface, and should place somewhere above his most recent releases.
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Big K.R.I.T. - King Remembered In Time (Mixtape Review)
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
With "King Remembered In Time," Big K.R.I.T. takes on the title of his bold namesake and gives a performance that strengthens his core following.
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Illogic & Blockhead - Capture The Sun
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
Illogic and Blockhead offer some of their most inspired work to date, supporting DX's prediction that "Capture The Sun" would be one of 2013's best offerings.
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Tyga - Hotel California
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
The sexual callousness on "Hotel California" wears off quickly, and listeners are left with a release better fit for a Ramada Inn than a Four Seasons.
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Tyler, the Creator - Wolf
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
"Wolf" finds Tyler, the Creator successfully and artfully juggling his following's expectations with his personal growth.
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Yelawolf - Trunk Muzik Returns (Mixtape Review)
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
Yelawolf is a true artist, and he should have room to experiment. But "Trunk Muzik Returns" essentially amounts to a missed opportunity.
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Ces Cru - Constant Energy Struggles
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
Kansas City's Ces Cru spit rapidly for the sport with a hint of friendly competition, making "Constant Energy Struggles" a solid first outing on a bigger stage.
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Durag Dynasty - 360 Waves
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
Despite a few missteps, "360 Waves" offers the two essential elements of quality Hip Hop, entertaining, informative rhymes paired with quality production.
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Lil Wayne - I Am Not a Human Being II
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
On the contrary, "I Am Not a Human Being II" is very human. Wayne is constantly horny, often drugged up and only takes a few moments for self-reflection.
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OCD: Moosh & Twist - Back To The Basement (Mixtape Review)
Album Reviewsposted 3 months ago
Moosh & Twist may be young in Rap years, but "Back To The Basement" should only reaffirm that the best is yet to come for the Philadelphia-based duo.
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Swollen Members - Beautiful Death Machine
Album Reviewsposted 3 months ago
There are isolated moments on "Beautiful Death Machine" where Swollen Members succeed with displays of truly elevated lyricism and production.
