ScHoolboy Q – OXYMORON Teaser + Release Date
The TDE camp took to Twitter today to release a teaser for Schoolboy Q’s new album, OXYMORON. Within the clip, Q’s daughter reveals that the long-awaited album will hit shelves on February 25th. From what we’ve heard so far, we’re sure to be in for a treat when this one drops. Now we wait.
Album Review: P.R – Moment In Time
I didn’t know what I was getting into when I started listening to Moment In Time by P.R, but after about a minute or so into this seven track EP, I was already bobbing my head while the beats hit hard out of my speakers. Moment In Time is entirely produced by P.R and his work here is great. I must confess that I am a 90′s kid, but I love a large selection of music across genres, so I was pleased to hear P.R’s heavy use of jazz instrumentals in his production on Moment In Time. The…
Liym Courteous | The Float Pamphlet
My homie Jerome Warren (@Darealrome), co-founder of DAREALES apparel, put me onto Liym Courteous’ project The Float Pamphlet. On first listen, all I could think about is how smooth and chill his demeanor is on every beat. His laid back flow reminded me of a young Ma$e. As you dig into the lyrics you might believe he is from Miami, but his verses were inspired by Miami’s ambiance and weather made for cruising the South Beach strip. Overall I like his beat selection and flow but I don’t believe he has reached his potential as an emcee. I look forward…
Mixtape Review: Hayze – The Smoker’s Section
In case you haven’t read any profiles or reviews of A$AP Rocky or one of his projects, let me catch you up to speed. People are falling over themselves to talk about how his rise to prominence is heralding an era of post-regionalism, wherein someone’s hometown no longer has any bearing on their sound. Of course, this is both an oversimplification of Rocky’s conceit and a mischaracterization of rap in 2013, but it does give us an opening to talk about what’s really happening: we’re diversifying. Aesthetic directions are becoming increasingly specific, increasingly varied, and (perhaps because of this reality)…
Beezy 430: Trek Life – Hometown Foreigner Album Review
Continuing with our ongoing DEHH Solo Review series, Beezy 430 takes on the new album from Trek Life entitled, “Hometown Foreigner. Check it out!
