What will you remember the most about 2020? Better question: Do you want to remember 2020? We can’t blame you if you don’t. It’s been a very bad year for many reasons. In the world of music, this year saw…
The Hip Hop Roundup: Shootergang Kony, Saint Lyor, and more
Album of the Week Shootergang Kony: Red Paint Reverend Currently my favorite album of 2020, Shootergang Kony thoroughly combines dizzying LA gun talk from past projects with heart-wrenching meditations about death, departure and biblical revelations. His versatility shines within his…
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 perfectly with Madlib’s old school production style. Both represented an invigorating…
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 comment at…