Three years after its initial announcement, Ludacris bridges the gap between music and Hollywood once again for his eight (not counting Battle of The Sexes) solo outing, Ludaversal. With a penchant for exploding onto the scene, it is no wonder that Ludacris flies out of the gate on the introduction, hammering David Banner’s instrumental with […]
“It’s not exactly a scam, Crease. Even at half speed, you’re pretty damn good.” –Rayburn, “Man On Fire” Such is the impasse Drake finds himself with the long rumored release of a mixtape, If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late, revealed on iTunes on So Far Gone’s sixth anniversary. This album is a mere bridge, […]
Late 2007 saw the release of Lupe Fiasco’s sophomore album Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool, just one short year after the refreshing Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor hit shelves. Eight years later, Tetsuo & Youth is the final chapter in Lupe Fiasco’s tumultuous relationship with Atlantic Record, in addition to the rediscovery of the laser sharp […]
Short and sweet, Detroit wordsmith Royce Da 5’9” and the legendary DJ Premier, as the group Prhyme, deliver one of 2014’s satisfying hip hop efforts in their eponymous debut. Not without flaw, what makes Prhyme such a strong effort aside from the lyrics and production is the homegrown chemistry between Primo and Nickel in addition […]
Unless you are new to the site, you are already quite familiar with how the “First Impressions” review format works. An opinion of a project is presented by a number of critics, featuring their primary thoughts on the project in question. Hit the jump to check out the thoughts of The Koalition’s Profex as well […]
If you checked out our review of T.I.’s Paperwork or are privy to the “First Impressions” posts located at The Koalition, you are well aware of how the format goes. A project’s thoughts and flaws are presented off the strength of a single review to lessen a biased or altered opinion. After the jump, check […]
Signing to a major label placed Big K.R.I.T. in a conundrum the moment he scribbled his name on the dotted line. While 2012’s Live From The Underground had its moments, it was severely hindered by sample clearance issues, a product of releasing a project for purchase. Then Kendrick Lamar threw the gauntlet on “Control”, openly […]
A wise woman once said that if an artist releases an extended play with any filler, that artist failed. Beyond an instrumental introduction that serves little purpose more than an impediment, Joe Budden’s official return as a solo act arrives in one of his strongest efforts to date. Some Love Lost thrives, both due to […]
As part of a guest spot with The Koalition, I recently contributed my thoughts on T.I.’s Paperwork album, under the “First Impressions” guideline of penning thoughts off the strength of one listen, highlighting standouts and flaws alike. Check out my First Impression thoughts below and those of Ed Mason and Joe Hova here. R.I.P. T.I. […]
Taken from the tree of a Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole’s strongest material comes from the pain and suffering she has experienced in her lifetime via loving and learning. Following 2008’s A Different Me, she fell in love and went on to marry NBA player Boobie Gibson and her music reflected her newfound happiness. It […]
Weight in Words: Redux 