REVIEWS

"Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon" is a bittersweet celebration of Pop Smoke's life; an album that should have claimed the summer of 2020 as his own, and mark the formal welcoming of New York’s brightest new star.

Gunna's "WUNNA" gives us life through rose-colored glasses.

Future basks in the sunlight of his true self on "High Off Life."

As Drake reaches a point in his career where he’s broken records, collected plaques, and has dozens of trophies to his name, we're left wondering what "Dark Lane Demo Tapes" actually contributes to his illustrious career.

Kodak Black’s spirit is alive and well on Jackboy, while Sniper Gang’s second-in-command holds down the vision on his most polished project to date.

Westside Gunn's unique brand of artistry arrives in full splendor on the opulent and brutally violent "Pray For Paris."

Don Toliver's debut album "Heaven Or Hell" is filled with references to his mentor, Travis Scott.

While a fully-fledged solo debut continues to elude us, Jay Electronica and Jay Z have served up a fascinating collection of cerebral, forward-thinking hip-hop.

Offsetting familiarity with calculated risk, Rich The Kid takes stock on his third album "Boss Man"

In the midst of ongoing label troubles with 1501 Certified Entertainment, Megan Thee Stallion bosses up, elevates, and triumphs in the face of adversity in her professional and personal lives on her new EP “SUGA.”

ALBUM REVIEW: Young Nudy's "Anyways" converts his endless supply of energy into sixteen charismatic solo tracks.

ALBUM REVIEW: With a No. 1 album already on his resume, Boogie fuels the "King of New York" debate with "Artist 2.0" - but is there fire behind the gas?

Post Malone brought a multi-generational crowd out to a sold-out Bell Center in Montreal for an exciting evening on his "Runaway" Tour.

ALBUM REVIEW: From out of nowhere, Denzel Curry & Kenny Beats have delivered "UNLOCKED," one of the most welcome surprises of 2020 thus far.

ALBUM REVIEW: Pop Smoke's "Meet The Woo 2" plays to his strengths, blending elements of UK Drill, London electronic, and New York hip-hop.

The "Power" season finale gives us a Shakespearian ending.

One step closer to the answer.

On "Circles," Mac Miller proves that liberation from the cycles of the past is possible.

Oh dear.

Death by a thousand bars.

A wresting ring, wild mosh pit and appearances from Rihanna and Drake backstage were just some highlights from an unforgettable night in celebration of the dearly missed big homie.

Despite a few unnecessary detours, "JACKBOYS" provides the rush it aims for.

At long last, Joey Crack has decided to hang up his Yankee fitted, at least for now.

Roddy Ricch ends an impressive year with an equally impressive debut album, filled with melodic flares and modern sensibilities.

On what's being touted as his final album, The Game proves why he truly was "Born 2 Rap" on a star-studded swan song.

Five years on from his last studio album, Fabolous transfers mixtape prowess of recent times into a mainstream record to be reckoned with on the riveting "Summertime Shootout 3"

A modern-day gangsta rap classic.

Despite a literal slip-up, Tierra Whack entertained the masses at RBMF.