Finally, Ricole’s drops his list of top hip-hop imprints of the decade. Who left their mark? Check out which albums made it on his personal playlist featuring Rapsody, Pusha T, Vince Staples, and more.
So here it is. By far the hardest list for me to compile and I listed 30 each instead of…
In 2019, creative visuals stepped it up a notch. Better quality, concepts, and originality! It was a good look for the city! Who do you think had the dopest video, though?
Let’s take a look at the top 5 videos of 2019!
1. Hella Izim – Iodine P.
For the second year in a row,…
An album grants a rapper the time, patience, and perfection to present him or herself to the world. So, who had the best this year?
1. When The Sky Cracks – Stitch EARLY
Frederick brought in the year with Stitch’s debut of When The Sky Cracks, an album centered around family, life lessons, and hope.…
westEND Music Review
Who Am I - Anf
The 13-track list projects opens with the voice of Chazz Palminteri, from a classic and sentimental scene in A Bronx Tale.
Score: 7.9
Instrumentation: 8.5
Lyrics: 8.8
Delivery: 7.1
Production: 8.5
Cohesion: 7.9
Creativity: 7.1
The concept of Who Am I explores an array of life experiences the average listener can relate to.…
The album begins with song, “Lovely” that intertwines the Stevie Wonder classic. All the songs on this project are about love and relationships in one way or the other. This intro prepares the listener for what is to come.
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Gold Sodium Vol. 2
Ahzay
Gold Sodium Vol. 2: Tears on the Page is a story about resurgence.
"I'm bout to do it like I never did."
The album begins with "Never Did," a track that sets a high energy, empowered tone; revving up the listener for what is to come and…
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Gold Sodium Vol. 1
Ahzay
Score: 7.9
Instrumentation: 8.8
Lyrics: 8.2
Delivery: 7.6
Production: 7.8
Cohesiveness: 7.4
Creativity: 7.8
Ahzay is a Frederick based artist that recently debuted his album Gold Sodium in April. The 15-track album is Ahzay's second, after his first, The Routine. In his own words, Gold Sodium is the reflection of success, achievement and…
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Jase Kevion
Trap Baby Jesus: The Motion Picture
The long-awaited project from music group DEMI’s Jase Kevion gives more than a hook. With well-placed skits throughout 17 tracks and a display of versatile subject matter, “The Motion Picture” isn’t a far-fetched presentation of this album.
Score: 6.4
Instrumentation: 7.8
Lyrics: 6.3
Delivery:…
