After years of writing delicate pop tunes, Ed Sheeran just wants to have fun. Gone are the days of making mathematical symbols as album titles (although maybe not; he still hasn’t made a project…
Album Review: Freddie Gibbs & Madlib – “Bandana”
After the critical and commercial success of Piñata, Freddie Gibbs and Madlib cemented themselves as one of the best rapper/producer duos of the decade. The former’s stark lyricism intertwined p…
Bi-Weekly Hip Hop Roundup: Week of July 6, 2019
As the summer starts to heat up, hip hop artists from across the country are searching for that hit track to be played on repeat in everyone’s car. Unfortunately, many will fail, as “Old T…
Album Review: Ciara – “Beauty Marks”
After fifteen years of relevancy and a Grammy to her name, Ciara deserves some kind of victory lap (or at least she thinks she does). Her foamy brand of pop/R&B can still be heard on any number of…
Album Review: Lil Nas X – “7”
At this point, Lil Nas X is unavoidable. Love it or hate it, “Old Town Road” is a cultural phenomenon, and probably one of the biggest songs of all-time (at least streaming-wise). The Bill…
Album Review: Hatchie – “Keepsake”
Harriette Pilbeam – a.k.a. Hatchie – moves at the beat of her own drum. The Australian-born singer/songwriter has a knack for incorporating elements of old-school dream pop with more conte…
Bi-Weekly Hip Hop Roundup: The Three Best
For this edition of the bi-weekly hip hop roundup, we look at three of the best rap songs over the past 10 days. There will be a mixture of underground and mainstream choices this time around. Leave a…