Rap Roundtable: April 2015
Welcome to Rap Roundtable where staff writers, Mickey White and Dan Vesper discuss Earl Sweatshirt, Future, Action Bronson, Father, and Kendrick Lamar.
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Album Review: Shlohmo – Dark Red
Shlohmo wanted for Dark Red to be his loudest release yet, and in that he succeeded. However, Dark Red remains welcoming through his attention to detail.
Album Review: Sicko Mobb – Super Saiyan Vol. 2
Sicko Mobb's Super Saiyan Vol. 2 is a worthy successor to the tape the heralded in the bop movement, and shows promise for their upcoming major label debut.
Album Review: Father – Who’s Gonna Get Fucked First?
Father isn't simply just doing it for the Vine amidst Who's Gonna Get Fucked First?'s sea of references to the Internet, girls, and television.
Album Review: Death Grips – Jenny Death
The first half of the powers that b, Niggas On The Moon, has more outright ideas, Death Grips overcook their better ideas on the second half, Jenny Death.
Kendrick Lamar – The Shape of Rap To Come
Dan Vesper's reviews Kendrick Lamar's unreleased album To Pimp A Butterfly and predicts that it will be as amazing as everyone hopes it will be.
Album Review: Big Sean – Dark Sky Paradise
Big Sean's latest Dark Sky Paradise doesn't quite put him on the same level as his peers, but he's getting there. Michael White investigates.
Album Review: Sisqó – Last Dragon
Sisqó's latest effort Last Dragon was a pleasant reminder to Michael White that the artist still exists, but that's about it.
Album Review: Drake – If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late
If You're Reading This It's Too Late is quite focused for an album of leftovers. This is Drake at the height of his powers & it's the best rap album of 2015
Album Review: Joey Bada$$ – B4.DA.$$
B4.DA.$$ positions Joey Bada$$ as capable and honest. The beats are solid and his flow is legit. The future is bright for Joey Bada$$.