HipHopDX Album Reviews

  • Spends Quality - Time Peace

    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.

  • Nametag & Nameless - For Namesake

    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.

  • N.O.R.E. (aka P.A.P.I.) - Student Of The Game

    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.

  • Slaine - The Boston Project

    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.

  • Kid Cudi - Indicud

    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.

  • Ghostface Killah & Adrian Younge - Twelve Reasons To Die

    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.

  • Big K.R.I.T. - King Remembered In Time (Mixtape Review)

    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.

  • Illogic & Blockhead - Capture The Sun

    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.

  • Tyga - Hotel California

    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.

  • Tyler, the Creator - Wolf

    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.

  • Yelawolf - Trunk Muzik Returns (Mixtape Review)

    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.

  • Ces Cru - Constant Energy Struggles

    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.

  • Durag Dynasty - 360 Waves

    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.

  • Lil Wayne - I Am Not a Human Being II

    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.

  • OCD: Moosh & Twist - Back To The Basement (Mixtape Review)

    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.

  • Swollen Members - Beautiful Death Machine

    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.