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New Music Critique: Elephant Pill
A trio of curious tracks from this Erie, PA composer are resolutely dark, dank, solitary and require patience from the listener. A beat slowly emerges ... -
7.8
New Music Critique: Lil TaRus
Artist Lil TaRus has a natural vocal tone and a gift for catchy hooks that helps him stand out from the pack. He doesn’t dazzle or ... -
8.2
New Music Critique: Corey Pro
Houston-based artist Corey Pro, from his tracks to his flow, is working at a high level, delivering recordings that (a la Kendrick Lamar) are as ... -
RJ and YG at the Observatory in Orange County, CA
Up-and-coming west coast rap star, RJ, performed hits from his O.M.M.I.O. trilogy mixtape series and from his Mr. LA album alongside YG at the Observatory ... -
Signing Story: Joyner Lucas
Worcester, MA rapper Joyner Lucas isn’t typical, either with his serious lyrical content, which covers everything from suicide to gang violence, or his methodology, which entails ... -
7.4
New Music Critique: TeBone
Georgia-based rapper TeBone is all about the message, with a stripped-down, uncluttered vision enabling his voice to be heard loud and clear. His rapid-fire flow ... -
Music Album Review: B.o.B - Ether (7/10)
Self-awareness is evident in Ether, B.o.B’s newly released fourth studio effort, as he confronts personal struggles varying from acceptance to depression. From the gecko, the listener is thrown ... -
7.6
New Music Critique: B-Awake
Higher-consciousness rapper B-Awake and his featured vocalists deliver edgy- sounding messages that are optimistic and inspirational. Best of all, this is an artist who values catchy hooks and ... -
Live Review: MrGBLAZE at the Five Star Bar in Los Angeles, CA
Material: MrGBLAZE prefaced his time onstage with a brief introduction for his audience: they’ve seen a lot so far, with at least two separate lists ... -
Music Album Review: Murs - "Captain California" (7/10)
Another 24 months have gone by, which means another Murs release has surfaced. On this, the rapper’s 10th solo record, the former Living Legend has returned to speak up ...
