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Album Review: Jesus Is King by Kanye West (9/10)
"Instantaneously the listener is brought into Church, as Sunday service is in session." Nine studio albums deep, and Kanye West significantly decides to release a ... -
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New Music Critique: OB Swank
NC-based OB Swank brings his southern sensibilities to intimate, relatable songs like “A Foreva Thang,” a sombre, soulful swirl (with Kanye-style “chipmunk” backup vocals) where ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Hippy LaFlame
Texas trap rapper Hippy LaFlame brings a murky, moody, lo-fi touch to a trio of recordings that each has a certain level of trippy trap-adelics. ... -
Live Review: Gangstagrass at The Mint in Los Angeles
Material: As pioneers of bluegrass hip-hop, Gangstagrass pairs a tight, comfortable sound with poignant and timely lyrics. Songs included “Long Hard Times To Come,” from ... -
7.2
New Music Critique: Esoteric Creations
The four artists who compromise Esoteric Creations still have a ways to go, particularly in the area of production, but they're clearly onto something. "To ... -
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New Music Critique: Better In Black
Detroit brother/sister duo Junii & Natrol Black caught our attention with their brand of hip-hop, which delights in taking chances by contrasting competing elements for ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: Chevy Quis
LA via Minneapolis artist Chevy Quis has an ambitious vision for his music, which melds a bunch of elements, both musically and vocally, perhaps too ... -
Music Library Seeks Sports Instrument Cues with Hip-Hop Flavor
Epic orchestral-based instrumental cues with some hip-hop flavor are needed by a music library that’s currently building a new catalog, specifically for sports TV programming. ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Kartel SCO
Kartel SCO has intriguing, atmospheric songs that sometimes meander but skillfully utilize catchy hooks and phrases. On “SCO” the artist uses a counterpoint setup—slow, moody ... -
Vince Staples Signs to Motown Records
Recording artist Vince Staples has signed to Motown Records via the Blacksmith Recordings label. The news was announced earlier today at Capitol Congress 2019, the ...
