Tag Archives: Hip Hop

Kids See Ghosts – Kids See Ghosts

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★★★☆☆ = Good!

Sounds like?
Cudi and Kanye rapping over Kanye productions that fit like a glove

Moods
Feeling a little older but still feel young

Thoughts
Really like this, a collaboration that works; feels like a relevant addition to Cudi’s catalog and not just a detour featuring Kanye. The productions in particular seem really well suited to Cudi. Stylistically similar to Cudi’s previous catalogs but with a fresh update courteous of Kanye.

Tight, memorable, overall great release for any Kid Cudi fan.

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https://www.discogs.com/Kids-See-Ghosts-Kids-See-Ghosts/release/12167505

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Description: Album Review of Kids See Ghosts – Kids See Ghosts


Rating: 3 out of 5

 

DJ Esco, Future – 56 Nights

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★★★☆☆ = Good!

Sounds like?
Future’s ATL trap style at his darkest and highest

Moods
Nocturnal, top of the world and nothing to lose

Thoughts
Future at his best: exploring dark escapist thoughts over gritty heavy booming Southside productions.

One of his better mixtapes.

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https://www.discogs.com/DJ-Esco-Hosted-By-Future-56-Nights/release/6808379

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Rating: 3 out of 5

 

A-Trak – In The Loop: A Decade Of Remixes

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★★★☆☆ = Good!

Sounds like?
Choice indie favorites reimagined through Atraks tight, energetic turntablist approach

Moods
Active urban pulse, perfect for sound tracking busy moments in the city.

Thoughts
I think A-trak is one the best electro dudes out there, mostly for his remix work on things like dirty south dance 1 and 2 (note to self: revisit these). Always fresh, he’s got a great ear for modern electro and incorporating a variety of tastes into his turntablism approach. Solid collection here.

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https://www.discogs.com/A-Trak-In-The-Loop-A-Decade-Of-Remixes/release/9466928

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Description: Album Review of A-Trak – In The Loop: A Decade Of Remixes


Rating: 3 out of 5

 

Future – Beast Mode

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★★☆☆☆ = Eh, fine

Sounds like?
Future’s trademark flow over Zaytovens piano focused production

Moods
ATL nodding

Thoughts
Some standout tracks from Future’s prolific years. Zaytovens production works though is a little too happy for Future’s sadness.

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https://www.discogs.com/Future-4-Zaytoven-Beast-Mode/release/6533917

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Rating: 2 out of 5

 

Folamour – Umami

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★★★☆☆ = Good!

Sounds like?

Fun house with a positive vibe and featuring classic r&b samples

Moods

Hip DJ at a trendy lounge

Thoughts
I like this. Obvious samples like ‘get into the party’ integrate well with his brand of house. I could picture this as background music at a hip party.

I prefer the instrumental and more rhythmic ‘look at me or I’ll steal your eyes’ utilizing a rich drumline that reminds me of an accessible moodymann.

Planning to check out more by this dude.

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https://www.discogs.com/Folamour-Umami/release/12416120

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Rating: 3 out of 5

 

Injury Reserve – Drive It Like It’s Stolen

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★★☆☆☆ = Eh, fine

Sounds like?

Aggressive bo1da beats with j 5 raps

Thoughts
While I like the production the emcees just weren’t up to par in my book.

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https://www.discogs.com/Injury-Reserve-Drive-It-Like-Its-Stolen/release/10929805

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Rating: 2 out of 5

 

Huncho Jack – Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho

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★★☆☆☆ = Eh, fine

Sounds like?
A super group of ATL stutter trap style.

Moods
Braggadocio

Thoughts
I say super group but that doesn’t mean you’re necessarily getting the best work from these guys. Kind of like when the all-star teams play each other in sports: sick lineup but mediocre outing.

Some great singles here (production on ‘Dubai shit’ is a+) but lots of fat, can only take so much of the style.

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https://www.discogs.com/Huncho-Jack-Huncho-Jack-Jack-Huncho/release/11315367

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Rating: 2 out of 5

 

Tay-K – #SantanaWorld

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★☆☆☆☆ = Bad

Sounds like?

Aggressive young rap

Thoughts
‘The Race’ shows high potential but I found the rest of the album lacking. Flows are never as memorable and I dislike the negative machismo.

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https://www.discogs.com/Tay-K-SantanaWorld/release/11765642

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Rating: 1 out of 5

 

Tierra Whack – Whack World

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★★★☆☆ = Good!

Sounds like?
Brief sketches of fun bedroom r&b

Thoughts
Can’t quite call these ‘songs’ as tracks clock in at a minute each. But it succeeds as a whole with each track flowing into the next and creating a cohesive album.

There’s a freewheeling approach that compliments the light synth production, reminds me of a less emo Frank ocean.

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https://www.discogs.com/Tierra-Whack-Whack-World/release/12242081

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Rating: 3 out of 5

 

Smokepurpp – Deadstar

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★★☆☆☆ = Eh, fine

Sounds like?
Trademark SoundCloud rap: distorted beats with repetitive mumble raps

Moods
Young and obnoxious

Thoughts
Smokepurpp isn’t a very strong mc which is where the genre falls short as it lyrically lacks talent. However I think the production from SoundCloud rap is going to be big and a natural progression from Kanye’s industrial use on yeezus. For that reason I think albums like this, while bloated and too long, are worth a listen for those curious about raps future direction..

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https://www.discogs.com/Smokepurpp-Deadstar/release/11762725

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Rating: 2 out of 5