By Maceo Maddox Yes, I’m aware that Views came out some time ago but one cannot diagnose an album from the first few listens. It takes time and listen after listen to fully grasp the concept, lyrics and progression from start to finish. I can now say that I have reached that point.. Drake’s platform…
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It’s Miller TIme?
By Maceo Maddox Mac Miller’s tenure in the rap game has been an interesting one, marked with ups and downs in regard to quality and subject matter alike. His breakthrough mixtape, K.I.D.S, was met with much deserved acclaim, presenting lax rhymes over nice drum-kicks, which combined for a very refreshing and light experience. Next, now…
A Quarter in Review
By Maceo Maddox By taking a glance at the body of opinions concerning the rap music of 2015 thus far, one would think that this year is lining up to be a phenomenal one for the rap industry. Don’t worry, I agree. 2014 was disappointing on all fronts. Not much was released, especially on the…
Review: If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late
By Maceo Maddox Aubrey Drake Graham. The man needs no introduction. Ever since So Far Gone was released in 2009, Drake has managed to stay on top of the rap game, and he has done so in impressive fashion. After not releasing a project in 2014 and still maintaining relevance and making waves in the…
Tetsuo & Youth
By: Maceo Maddox Anyone who is familiar with Lupe Fiasco knows exactly what to expect from one of his projects. Since his excellent debut album, Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor, released in 2006, we’ve consistently received albums from him that are critical and conscious in regards to the society we live in. This album and…
Top 10 Music Projects of 2014
By: Maceo Maddox If you were to ask your average rap fan how 2014 fared in regard to the quality and quantity of music produced, they would likely have more negatives to present than positives, and I couldn’t blame them. Following the blockbuster year that 2013 turned out to be for hip-hop, the bar for…
Cole World?
By Maceo Maddox 2014 Forest Hills Drive Album Review J. Cole, the first artist signed to Roc Nation, has had a career met with a wide range of critical reception from journalists, casual listeners, and hardcore fans alike. His first three projects, all mixtapes, were generally well-received, showcasing his hunger, diverse flows, well-crafted stories, and…
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