Reviews
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A-F-R-O Self Produces His 9th EP “The Drawing Board” with Interesting Results (EP Review)
This is the 9th EP from Los Angeles emcee/producer A-F-R-O. A protege of R.A. the Rugged Man after winning the Definition of…
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Copywrite’s 6th LP “T.H.E. Last Supper” Continues Trajectory of “The High Exhaulted II” EP (Album Review)
Copywrite is a 45 year old MC from Columbus, Ohio notable for being a member of MHz Legacy & formerly of The Weathermen. His…
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Planet Asia Redefining His Legacy With New Album “No Retirement”, Prod. By Local Astronauts
In the realm of underground hip hop, a persistent stigma once haunted the community: the notion that artists inevitably grow…
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GUTTR’s Debut Album “Everything is…GUTTR” Recaptures That Mobb Deep Vibe (Album Review)
GUTTR is a newly formed supergroup consisting of Ras Kass, RJ Payne & Havoc. All 3 of whom have been established within hip hop…
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Saigon’s 5th LP “The Jordan Era” Takes Us Back to 1984-1998 (Album Review)
This is the 5th full-length LP from Brooklyn emcee Saigon. Breaking out in the early 2000s off his debut mixtape Da Yardfather,…
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Slum Village is Having “F.U.N.” Again After 8 Years (Album Review)
Slum Village is a duo from Detroit, Michigan now consisting of T3 & Young RJ. Originally a trio with the late J Dilla & Baatin, their debut Fan-Tas-Tic…
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N.O. Joe & Ryan Elder Help Spice 1 Make “Platinum O.G. 2” a Superior Sequel (Album Review)
This is the 15th full-length studio LP from Hayward, California emcee Spice 1. A pioneer in the Bay Area scene, his…
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Rome Streetz Releases His Best EP with “Buck 50” Prod. by Wavy da Ghawd (EP Review)
New York lyricist Rome Streetz is joined by Floridian producer Wavy da Ghawd for his 5th EP. Emerging in 2016 off his…
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Valee’s 5th EP “Partridge” Prod. by Black Noi$e is as Impressive as “Virtuoso” (EP Review)
Chicago rapper Valee now joining forces with Detroit producer Black Noi$e for his 5th EP. Making his name known by releasing 3 mixtapes &…
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