The so-called “American boy band” of rap, Brockhampton; has made it clear from the start that they aren’t like any other 20 year-olds in the genre at the moment. Lead by the very talented writer/producer Kevin Abstract, Brockhampton consists of…
From the Record Crate: Master P – “Ghetto D” (1997)
The one thing that anyone should take away from Master P’s sixth studio album is, his versatility and the interesting mix of different sounds. Ghetto D may have 19 songs but the majority of them have the same message so…
Album Review: Liars – “TFCF”
Liars have always been known for their continuing sound change and for how often they recycle through multiple band members. Their only constant is the founder of the band, Angus Andrew. After the departure of one of their other associates…
From the Record Crate: Coldplay – “A Rush of Blood to the Head” (2002)
Some records are historical for their unique sound, and some are just important to the society for the time. Coldplay’s A Rush of Blood to the Head falls into both categories. With the horrendous 9/11 attacks still fresh in the minds of…
From the Record Crate: Oasis – “Be Here Now” (1997)
Usually, it takes about ten or so years until an album is considered a memorable classic. That wasn’t the case for Oasis’s third studio project, Be Here Now. Initially, after a few successful hits in both Britain and the U.S. (the…
Album Review: Meek Mill – “Wins & Losses”
Meek Mill is back less than a year removed from his October mixtape, DC4 (although it felt like more of an album to me) with his third studio album, Wins & Losses. Personally, I enjoyed the DC4 project as well as his first…
