For the ultimate hip hop Christmas present, rap duo Run the Jewels decided to drop their much-anticipated third album three weeks early. RTJ3 was high on the list of anticipated albums for 2017, with a previously announced release date of January 13th, but as a “thank you for everything and merry Christmas“, Killer Mike and El-P dropped off the… Read More It’s A Christmas Fucking Miracle

Dom Kennedy – Los Angeles Is Not For Sale, Vol. 1 California rapper Dom Kennedy emerged in 2008 with a sound that seemed destined to propel him into massive West Coast fame, with hugely-regarded mixtapes like From the Westside with Love and Yellow Album, but unfortunately, he never seemed to live up to his potential. He seems to be vying… Read More New Music Fridays: December 23rd, 2016

On top of some exciting new singles from the like of Taylor Bennett, Denzel Curry, Big Sean, and Yo Gotti, today also featured ten new projects to get hyped for. Check them out below: Aaron Rose – Elixir EP Originally known as A La $ole, Aaron Rose is one of the lesser names in the East Coast’s… Read More New Music Fridays: December 16th, 2016

Last night, Lupe Fiasco dropped his latest song: “N.E.R.D.”, a freestyle over the beat to J. Cole’s recent “Everybody Dies” beat. While many rejoiced over another new track from an artist who’s been dropping music less and less frequently, Lupe once again managed to let people down with his music, this time through anti-Semitic lyrics, which… Read More Lupe Fiasco Quits Music

Today ended up being one of the biggest days for new music in 2016, with more than a dozen projects dropping from some of hip hop’s biggest names. From up-and-comers to established veterans, take a look at this week’s new music: Ab-Soul – Do What Thou Wilt TDE’s Anthony Tiffith promised six projects from the label in… Read More New Music Fridays: December 9th, 2016

With album announcements by Kid Cudi and J. Cole, 2016’s already impressive year for music is going to end stronger than anyone expected. Check out this week’s roster of incredible music below: Childish Gambino – “Awaken, My Love!” Donlad Glover’s had an incredible year, with his phenomenal TV series Atlanta being a strong contender for show of… Read More New Music Fridays: December 2nd, 2016

Shortly after ending his legal issues with his former home of South Africa (regarding his attempted use of an unofficial ‘world passport’) and announcing four homecoming final concerts in the United States, Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) has announced one final album before his retirement. December 99th is, appropriately, dropping December 9th, fulfilling his promise to… Read More Yasiin Bey Announces his Final Album

YG and the Weeknd were already guaranteed to make this Friday an NMF to remember, but surprise releases from Boosie, Frank Leone, G Herbo, and more don’t hurt either. Check out this week’s selection below: Boosie Badazz – Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas Any normal artist would have slowed down after having their career interrupted by an eight-year… Read More New Music Fridays: November 25th, 2016

I was not a fan of Views. That isn’t to say that I don’t like Drake: So Far Gone and Take Care are among my favourite albums, and I consider 2015’s If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late one of his strongest projects. But with Views, his highest charting album to date, I found myself simply bored. And as long as… Read More Drake Continues to be Awarded for Mediocrity

Kanye’s live rants have become as much a part of the Saint Pablo tour as the floating stage: an addition to the music, a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle that’s reflective of the artist. Kanye’s been doing the rants since the Yeezus tour (even prompting comedian Bo Burnham to craft a phenomenal parody/homage for his latest special, Make Happy) and they’ve… Read More Is Kanye West Seriously Losing It?