Action Bronson, Blue Chips 7000 It’s been a two years since the last Action Bronson album (2015’s Mr. Wonderful), but he’s been busy in the meantime, running two Viceland shows (F*ck That’s Delicious and Action Bronson Watches Ancient Aliens) and writing a cookbook that’s due out later this year. Today, the Flushing, NY rapper returns with Blue Chips… Read More New Music Fridays: August 25th, 2017

A$AP Ferg, Still Striving With the rise of A$AP Rocky, and New York’s entire A$AP Mob (who are set to drop their third collaborative project next week), A$AP Ferg seemed like the collective’s next surefire hit artist. He had a stellar introduction with 2013’s Trap Lord (“Hood Pope” is a classic), and followed it up with a… Read More New Music Fridays: August 18th, 2017

Aesop Rock, Bushwick OST The first of two Aesop Rock releases today is a soundtrack to Bushwick, featuring ex-boxer and Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista as a war veteran helping a 20-year old woman (Pitch Perfect‘s Brittany Snow) survive a war-torn Brooklyn. It seems the project is entirely instrumental, showcasing Rock’s proficiency at crafting moody,… Read More New Music Fridays: August 11th, 2017

Alchemist & Budgie, The Good Book: Vol. 2 2014’s The Good Book was an excellent collaboration between producers Alchemist and Budgie, particularly the three non-instrumental tracks (which featured Action Bronson, Blu, Prodigy, and more). Three years later, the duo have reunited for the long-awaited sequel, an expansive double album that clocks in at 45 tracks altogether. Royce… Read More New Music Fridays: July 21st, 2017

Big Boi – Boomiverse Big Boi is one of the most underrated MCs ever, and that’s only because he was in a rap duo with the man who is, possibly, the GOAT. On his solo albums, however, he’s afforded every opportunity to shine on his own, and his first two (2010’s Sir Lucious Left Foot and 2012’s Vicious… Read More New Music Fridays: June 16th, 2017

A.CHAL – On Gaz A.CHAL’s “To The Light” was a huge hit, catapulting the Peruvian-born R&B singer into mainstream attention. Following up last year’s Welcome to GAZI album, On Gaz features some of A.CHAL’s best work to date, expanding on his signature hip-hop-informed R&B sound that’s finding him compared to the likes of Stwo, Amir Obe, and PND. On Gaz finds… Read More New Music Fridays: June 2nd, 2017

B.o.B – Ether It’s a shame that he’s become a flat-earth punchline, because B.o.B has honestly been a fairly consistent rapper. His glory days are over, but this conclusion to his five-album Elements series has some highlights. Big K.R.I.T., Young Thug, T.I., Ty Dolla $ign, and Cee Lo Green are all featured, and the album was… Read More New Music Fridays: May 12th, 2017

At the Drive In – in•ter a•li•a El Paso’s hardcore emo-rock kings At the Drive In may have broken up in 2000, but a seventeen year break hasn’t subdued their sound any. Returning with an aggressive comeback album, At the Drive In may not be anywhere near their prime anymore, but it’s still fun to see… Read More New Music Fridays: May 5th, 2017

AD & Sorry Jaynari – Last of the 80’s After collaborating on By the Way last year, Compton rapper AD and Cali producer Sorry Jaynari are back with a new project: Last of the 80’s. Expect more of the old school West Coast sound that this duo is known for. Along with G Perico on standout track “#CripLivsMatter”, Last… Read More New Music Fridays: April 28th, 2017