HipHopDX Album Reviews
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Chance The Rapper - Acid Rap (Mixtape Review)
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
With "Acid Rap," Chance the Rapper does more than simply entertain; he sparks a conversation that keeps the listener committed from start to finish.
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Wyclef Jean - April Showers
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
Over the course of 33 exhausting tracks, "April Showers" is Wyclef at his most self-important with an unfiltered ambition left to roam free.
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R.A. The Rugged Man - Legends Never Die
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
Legends Never Die isn't perfect, but it showcases R.A. the Rugged Man's undeniable love for Hip Hop and a skill set that's as sharp as ever.
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J. Cole - Truly Yours 2 (Mixtape Review)
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
Casual fans and Cole Stans can package these six songs with the first "Truly Yours" and have something that competes with a lot of albums in the marketplace.
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Styles P - Float
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
With "Float," Styles P shows that he's not afraid to step outside of his gritty, NYC, lyrical gangster boundaries and be a bit more lighthearted.
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Rittz - The Life And Times Of Jonny Valiant
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
Rittz hasn't yet reached his recording pinnacle, but "The Life And Times Of Jonny Valiant" provides a thorough impression of his abilities.
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Homeboy Sandman - Kool Herc Fertile Crescent
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
Fertile Crescent is a dense, well-executed EP that celebrates Hip Hop's original creativity in Homeboy Sandman's own avant-garde fashion.
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Snoop Dogg (aka Snoop Lion) - Reincarnated
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
Snoop's most powerful asset--his voice--is misappropriated throughout "Reincarnated," resulting in an album that is middling at best.
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Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y - Live In Concert
Album Reviewsposted 2 months ago
Wiz and Curren$y aren't present for most of "Live In Concert," and when they are, it's not their best showing.
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Spends Quality - Time Peace
Album Reviewsposted 2 months 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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.
