Category: REVIEW
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RICO ACE DELIVERS ON ‘BLACKJACK’, EVEN IF HE PLAYS IT SAFE
Rico Ace doesn’t waste time introducing himself on ‘Blackjack’. He walks in like someone who already feels established, even if this is framed as a debut. That tension between hunger and arrival, defines the entire project. ‘Dolce & Gabbana’ sets the tone immediately. It’s bass-heavy, direct, and built around a rapper who sounds like he’s…
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‘EMOTIONS’ FINDS NINE VICIOUS REFINING HIS CHAOS
Nine Vicious has never struggled to generate noise around his name, but ‘EMOTIONS’ feels less like another moment and more like a shift in pace. The Atlanta-based artist has been building rapidly over the past year and a half, yet this is the first time it sounds like everything is starting to align at once.…
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ANKHLEJOHN DOUBLES DOWN ON GRIT WITH ‘SELFMADE EP’
ANKHLEJOHN returns with ‘SELFMADE EP’, a compact but focused five-track drop that leans fully into his signature grit. Across the project, the DC rapper sounds locked in, hungry and unapologetic. Opening track ‘THE RIDDLER’ sets the tone immediately. Over almost eerie production from WHOA1.0, ANKHLEJOHN delivers grimy bars with his instantly recognizable voice, even throwing…
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‘BULLY’ IS YE SOUNDING UNDENIABLE AGAIN
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, released his album today. The 48-year-old artist dropped ‘BULLY’ after it was initially scheduled for March 27th. Across the 18-song project, Ye sounds recognisable again, reminding listeners exactly why he should never be written off. ‘BULLY’ arrives after a promising rollout. Ye promoted the album with billboards across the…
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JIM LEGXACY STAYS IN HIS OWN LANE, AGAIN
Jim Legxacy dropped his new single today, idk idk. The Lewisham artist announced that he’d be releasing new music this month, and he didn’t disappoint. The track fits perfectly within his discography and proves why Legxacy is truly one of a kind with no regards for trends. The track has the same melodic sound that…
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SAVEMESAH IS BRITAIN’S ONE TO WATCH
The UK underground is the place to be right now. Artists are emerging everywhere, and the next superstar is on his way. Let us introduce you to savemesah. With the release of his project britannica, the independent rapper delivers a tape that feels like both an introduction and a statement. Right from the opening moments,…
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THE SCYTHE IS HERE TO STAY
Denzel Curry is back at it again. The Florida rapper returns with Strictly 4 The Scythe, a studio album created together with his own collective, The Scythe. Consisting of A$AP Ferg, BKTheRula, TiaCorine and Key Nyata, the group delivers an explosive debut project that leans heavily into the raw energy of Southern rap. The album…
