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 […]
“So if you’re wondering about the shape I’m in/I hope it ain’t my abdomen that you’re referring to” – D’Angelo, “Back to the Future, Part 1” The conversation between my friend and I went like this: Him: …she’s not hip to today’s lingo as well as she assumes she is… Me: And wouldn’t just deal […]
As The Colbert Report comes to a conclusion this Thursday, last night’s episode featured Stephen’s final musical guest: West Coast golden boy Kendrick Lamar. He performed a new track, one that lacks a title, but even more interesting than that was how he was backed by Anna Wise, Thundercat, Bilal and Terrace Martin. You have […]
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 […]
“I know who you are, Peter Quill, and I am not some starry eyed waif here to succumb to your… your PELVIC SORCERY!” – Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Guardians of the Galaxy Ah, “pelvic sorcery”. It was the line that sparked a revolution.
“The jewel runners, top tag team for two summers” – Killer Mike, Jeopardy I spent five years of my life in Atlanta as a student of Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University, and as a result I became a (very) minor adept of Atlanta’s hip hop scene. Beyond the realms of Outkast and DJ Unk, […]
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. […]
Weight in Words: Redux 