Album Review: Lil Wayne – “Funeral”

Lil Wayne both figuratively and literally lives in another stratosphere, and no one can tell me otherwise. In a fantastic interview on Revolt TV, Weezy made his usual bewildered proclamations about certain aspects of the music industry while smoking blunt…

The Hip Hop Roundup: January’s Best Rap Albums

2020 is already off to a phenomenal start within the hip hop genre. January featured some stellar releases all-around, particularly from the booming shit-talkers in Detroit and the feisty up-and-comers in Massachusetts. Other releases from more established artists also made…

Outside Lands 2019: Who came out on top?

Just like that, San Francisco bid adieu to its annual Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival held at Golden Gate Park. We needed a few days to come to terms with it but we’re back ready to share with you…

Album Review: Lil Wayne – “Tha Carter V”

There are very few rappers in today’s industry that can say they’ve left an impact on multiple eras of the hip hop genre. When thinking about it, Kanye West, Kid Cudi, Jay-Z, and of course, Lil Wayne come to mind.…

From the Record Crate: Lil Wayne: “Tha Carter III” (2008)

In 2006, Nas released an album titled Hip Hop is Dead, a proclamation solely dedicated to bringing back much-needed talent amongst the genre. The New York rapper concluded that America’s voice had vanished during a time of political disconnect (the…

Album Review: Ty Dolla $ign – “Beach House 3”

Ty Dolla $ign has impressed me in the same way that The Weeknd has impressed me; both have a very versatile and diverse arsenal.  The pair of artists have the ability to rap, sing and produce; which then leads to…

2017 Grammy Award Winners: Full List

Last night’s 59th annual Grammy Awards featured its share of memorable moments and performances, but only a few award presentations scattered throughout. As in previous years, the majority of the awards were handed out in the “Premiere Ceremony” before the…