Nicki Minaj’s “Queen”: A Lesson on Cultural Relevance

Up until the release of “Queen,” there was a disdain growing for Nicki Minaj. With up and coming female rappers entering Hip Hop’s landscape and a wave of critiques flooding from them, it seems like Minaj got caught in the crossfire. And I wouldn’t be fair if I didn’t mention that Miss Barbie was shooting […]

THE MAINSTREAM GAME: Azealia Banks V.S Cardi B

DISCLAIMER: I love Azealia Bank’s music and have been a dedicated fan for a long time; but I’m about to shade her for filth, kinda. During a recent visit at the Breakfast Club, New York’s most polarizing Hip-Hop radio station, rapper Azealia Banks explained to host Charlemagne that Bronx rhymer Cardi B, is “illiterate,” and […]

INTROSPECTIVE: NICKI MINAJ’s SNL “Chun Li” Performance

Everyone was hype, including myself to see Nicki Minaj dropping not one- but two new singles last month. Both “Chun Li’ and “Barbie Tingz” are refreshing and delivers the detailed, yet delicate grandeur of the Queen’s rhymer. While both singles are doing very well on the charts, Miss Barbie has caught a bit of a […]

INTROSPECTIVE: Kanye’s Music is Free Thought

Kanye West has sparked some major controversy in the last week. Between explaining his mental health, expressing support for Donald Trump and his opinions on American slavery, the rapper has also raised intense anticipation for his new album set to release sometime this year, hopefully. In the midst of many angry opinions, happy observers and […]

#NEWVIBES: Migos’ “Culture 2”

When “Culture” was first released, it reinforced the grand braggadocio of not only Migos, but the Dirty South’s continuous influence to Hip-Hop. Extremely symbolic in it’s nature, the Migos’ attempts to keep this a fact with “Culture 2.” Of the 24 trap flavored tracks, “Culture 2” dips itself with experimental sounds. The Drake assisted “Walk […]

INTROSPECTIVE: Justin Timberlake might have reached his peak with “Man Of The Woods.”

Justin Timberlake’s last album- A two disc extended play of infectious extravagant grooves, “The 20/20 Experience” sees Timberlake thrive in his element of soul, funk and r&b inspired pop. Billboard topping hits like the Jay-Z assisted “Suit & Tie” or the melodic “Mirrors” reinforced the former N’Sync frontman as an undeniable superstar, so when rumors […]

Koryn Hawthorne: A Modern Gospel Sound

Most known for her remarkable singing abilities on Season 8 of ‘The Voice,” Koryn Hawthorne portrays a viciously similar sound to the talents of Beyoncé and Emile Sande. With the chance to finally listen to the Voice finalist’s self-titled EP released this past summer, the work wowed me in it’s potential for Koryn Hawthorne as […]

#NEWVIBES: Migos’ Offset & Metro Boomin’s “Ric Flair Drip”

Every once in a while Hip-Hop is gifted with a joint album by two unlikely rappers; in this case that’s Offset and 21 Savage. “Without Warning,” an album possessing the surprise release it is, stays true to the trap sound while dabbling in dense vibes of dark, interesting sounds like dog weeps and muffled chimes; […]

INTROSPECTIVE: How Dua Lipa Could Change Pop Music

During the early months of 2017, I found myself buzzing through suggested Spotify playlists. At that moment, all the current American hits sounded synonymous and I just wanted something different. Genuinely curious about what “International Hits” were pulsing around the world, I zipped through every song waiting for that string, percussion or vocal to hit […]

INTROSPECTIVE: Is Chris Brown Breaking Barriers Anymore?

Chris Brown is the James Brown of our generation; Captivating, extremely talented, yet limited. In the darkness of his many shortcomings, a part of America (particularly the wealthy and powerful) has blocked him from opportunities. This is evident in his eagerness and determination to just stay current in the music world. He is unapologetically the […]