HipHopDX Album Reviews

  • Blu - Open

    Blu - Open

    Album Reviewsposted 5 months ago

    "Open", Blu's fourth solo full-length project, comes over like nice guy rap - wholesome but unspectacular.

  • Z-Ro - Meth

    Z-Ro - Meth

    Album Reviewsposted 5 months ago

    "Meth" is another album that will contribute to the legacy of that quintessentially Houston-area sound.

  • Phonte  - Charity Starts At Home

    Phonte - Charity Starts At Home

    Album Reviewsposted 5 months ago

    Just when listeners had fully abandoned all remnants of Little Brother, "Charity Starts At Home" drops.

  • Cormega - Raw Forever

    Cormega - Raw Forever

    Album Reviewsposted 5 months ago

    "Raw Forever" is still worthy of a purchase from the Queensbridge emcee's many fans, but it may not be enough new material to leave them fully satisfied.

  • DX Album Review Bits - Hollywood FLOSS, Maffew Ragazino, tabi Bonney

    DX Album Review Bits - Hollywood FLOSS, Maffew Ragazino, tabi Bonney

    Album Reviewsposted 5 months ago

    DX talks Houston's star Hollywood FLOSS' latest mixtape album, along with BK's Maffew Ragazino and his new street album, plus DMV thoroughweight tabi Bonney.

  • Evidence - Cats & Dogs

    Evidence - Cats & Dogs

    Album Reviewsposted 5 months ago

    "Cats & Dogs" is a moody, well-produced album that, at times, is brimming with meaning, something not entirely common these days.

  • Bronze Nazareth - School For the Blindman

    Bronze Nazareth - School For the Blindman

    Album Reviewsposted 5 months ago

    While Nazareth doesn't go out of his way to emulate early classics, "School for the Blindman" does a suitable job feeling like a legitimate Wu release.

  • 9th Wonder - The Wonder Years

    9th Wonder - The Wonder Years

    Album Reviewsposted 5 months ago

    This is a Hip Hop album, complete with the wondrous elements consistent with a broader musical appreciation. And it just might be 9th Wonder's best yet.

  • J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story

    J. Cole - Cole World: The Sideline Story

    Album Reviewsposted 5 months ago

    The North Carolina upstart and high school basketball player laces his J's to share his come-up and show why he deserves a starting position.

  • Outlawz - Perfect Timing

    Outlawz - Perfect Timing

    Album Reviewsposted 5 months ago

    Allegedly, "Perfect Timing" will be the last ever recording from The Outlawz, out of respect for 'Pac.

  • Kurupt Presents - The Academy

    Kurupt Presents - The Academy

    Album Reviewsposted 5 months ago

    Bringing together well-established Hip Hop legends with fresh faces in the scene from coast to coast, The Academy creates some unexpected combinations.

  • Tragedy Khadafi - Thug Matrix 3

    Tragedy Khadafi - Thug Matrix 3

    Album Reviewsposted 5 months ago

    Tragedy's catalog is filled with revolutionary inspired songs, and he continues that trend on "Thug Matrix 3."

  • Cam'ron & Vado - Boss Of All Bosses 2.8 (Mixtape Review)

    Cam'ron & Vado - Boss Of All Bosses 2.8 (Mixtape Review)

    Album Reviewsposted 5 months ago

    What really sets "2.8” back, though, is the overwhelming presence of the second string emcees and singers that affiliate with Cam'ron and Vado.

  • Oddisee - Rock Creek Park

    Oddisee - Rock Creek Park

    Album Reviewsposted 5 months ago

    "Rock Creek Park" seamlessly blends live percussion with strings and blips and riffs and grooves.

  • Young Jeezy - The Real Is Back 2 (Mixtape Review)

    Young Jeezy - The Real Is Back 2 (Mixtape Review)

    Album Reviewsposted 5 months ago

    The 11-track short "The Real Is Back 2" sounds like Jeezy distilled down to his dopest form.

  • Slim Thug Presents...  - Boss Hogg Outlawz - Serve And Collect Part 3 (Immahogg)

    Slim Thug Presents... - Boss Hogg Outlawz - Serve And Collect Part 3 (Immahogg)

    Album Reviewsposted 6 months ago

    While the production meshes cohesively, "Serve & Collect III" avoids monotony with solid sequencing and car-ready bump.