Rolling Loud 2018: Playboi Carti
Unfortunately, Playboi Carti’s Rolling Loud set Saturday hit none of these marks. The most excited the crowd ever got was before the show when the DJ played A$AP Rocky and Skepta’s song “Praise the Lord.”
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Author Archives: Justin Sidhu
Noname delivers sincere, powerful opus with ‘Room 25’
The musical and thematic qualities that made Telefone such a distinctive album compared to the other music borne out of 2016 are again present on Room 25. This year, much like 2016, is seemingly oversaturated by excellent albums, and Room 25 has quickly joined the ranks.
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Drake fails yet another attempt at creating a masterpiece on ‘Scorpion’
Scorpion is a double album with a rap-focused A-side and an R&B-flavored B-side. While both halves of the project contain great moments, the sum of these parts amounts to a bloated mess
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On ‘Lost & Found’ Jorja Smith’s grief produces beautiful art
The project’s amalgamated genres are connected by a common backdrop of heartbreak, proving her ability to create cohesive yet multifaceted art.
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Dear Dad, I want the world to know how great you are
I know just how much you love greeting cards, but this year, I wanted to do something different for Father’s Day. I hope this doesn’t embarrass you!
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‘Ye’ shall not pass: When an artist’s music is their persona
Up until this year, I was able to shrug off criticisms of Kanye and defend him against detractors because the quality of his music remained intact.
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Playboi Carti doubles down on mumble rap in surprise album ‘Die Lit’
A year after the release of his long-awaited eponymous debut mixtape, Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti has returned to surprise the rap game with his follow-up debut album Die Lit.
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Young Thug displays selective greatness on ‘Hear No Evil’
But his newest EP, “Hear No Evil,” is a return to the Thugger fans are used to — one who drops great party music that remains innovative.
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‘Now Only’ perpetuates Mount Eerie’s bereavement, offers sorrowful reflection
With Now Only, Mount Eerie continues to develop a woefully brilliant emotional palette while maintaining a living reminder of Elverum’s muse.
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A who’s who guide to BROCKHAMPTON
This list breaks down what each member contributes to the group, including a good starting point for getting acquainted with each individual musician.
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