SACRIFICE, MOTIVATION & DRIVE AN INTERVIEW WITH MANNIE FRESH Byron O. Thomas is nothing short of success. You probably know his song “Real Big,” released in 2004 on his album The Mind of Mannie. Mannie Fresh, the American rapper, producer [...]
T.I. Us Or Else: Letter To The System Grand Hustle/Roc Nation Us or Else: Letter to the System emerged from Us or Else, the six-track EP released in September of 2016. T.I. is a high-profile advocate of Black Lives Matter. His album Us or Else: [...]
Skrillex & Kill The Noise Recess Remixes Asylum Meh. The remixes were meh. At first, when I saw Fatman Scoop AND Skrillex, I was excited to turn up the volume and just indulge in ear candy. But about 1:37 seconds through the first song, I [...]
Alexander Spit A Breathtaking Trip To That Otherside Decon On January 29th, 2013, Decon will be dropping A Breathtaking Trip To That Otherside, Alexander Spit’s debut commercial album. Completely produced by Spit, his album features The [...]
A$AP Rocky LONG.LIVE.A$AP RCA Records/ Sony Music Entertainment One of the hottest albums of the year, LONG.LIVE.A$AP is a hot grab and sets new standards. The title track roars, while A$AP chants, bragging with mesmerizing lyrics about how he [...]
Dropkick Murphys Signed and Sealed in Blood Born & Bred Records Signed and Sealed in Blood is the Dropkick Murphys newest album – and possibly their best yet – showcasing their versatility in sound and undeniable talent. This is their eighth [...]
Various Artists Fool’s Gold: Loosies Fool’s Gold Records Who the hell is Fool’s Gold anyways? Fool’s Gold is a record label that was founded in 2007 in Brooklyn by DJs, A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs. Bridging the Hip-Hop and Electronic [...]
Amy Winehouse At The BBC Universal Music Canada Amy Winehouse quickly became an icon in the music industry with her single “Rehab,” being on many charts since its official release. Winehouse has recorded a number of sessions with the BBC that [...]
Roc Marciano Reloaded Decon Decon Records just dropped Reloaded, Roc Marciano’s sophomore LP, and it is nothing less than dope. This Long Island, New York emcee has kept us waiting patiently for this album, but it was well worth the wait. “Tek [...]
TheWeeknd Trilogy Universal/Republic Records This long awaited three-disc (160 minute) compilation album is one pristine piece of work and a hell of an album. Trilogy is TheWeeknd’s first release with a major label. Mixtapes; House of Balloons, [...]
Punks On Mars Bad Expectations Zoo Music Starting the 14-track (or, 28-minute) album off with a very mystical and outer-space-like sound, definitely gave a dramatic feel for what to expect on the rest of the album. Punks on Mars’ Bad [...]
Parkway Drive Atlas Resist Records/ Epitaph Records Australian Metalcore band Parkway Drive is never a disappointment when it comes to their sound. With the release of their fourth album, Atlas, they’re still dominant in the Metalcore scene. [...]
HIM XX: Two Decades of Love Metal The End Records The new 20-track compilation album, XX: Two Decades of Love Metal by HIM is a treat for old fans and a prize for new ones too. This well-crafted compilation album holds some of the Finnish Rock [...]
Kendrick Lamar good kid, m.A.A.d city Top Dawg, Aftermath & Interscope Records Quality music. Kendrick Lamar’s second studio album, good kid, m.A.A.d city, is refreshing and shows that quality Rap music is still alive today. Sharing his [...]
Dada Life The Rules of Dada Sony Music Canada Dada Life is awesome. Refreshing, live, something new that’s been brought to the table. The Swedish Electronic/House duo (Olle Corneer and Stefan Engblom) are leaving a big footprint behind in the [...]
Bassnectar Freestyle Amorphous Music Freestyle, the name dropped on Bassnectar’s new EP which couldn’t suit it better. It’s in your face and jumps around, so hold back on the expectations, other than it’s awesome. From track-to-track there isn’t [...]
Naytronix Dirty Glow Plug Research Nate Brenner of tUnE-yArDs has released his debut solo album, Dirty Glow, and it brings back a retro feel into our new age generation. Naytronix brings a fused Techno-Jazz and Percussion-Funk sound that gives [...]
DJ Shadow Reconstructed: The Best of DJ Shadow Island Records Bringing his talent and diversity to the studio and turntables, DJ Shadow’s Reconstructed: The Best of DJ Shadow is a great album to start novice and ‘soon-to-be’ fans. It brings back [...]
Tech N9ne E.B.A.H. Strange Music Inc. Tech N9ne is far from today’s Rap and Hip-Hop scene, not rapping about ‘big booty hoes,’ ‘birthday cake’ or trendy cars. E.B.A.H. (Evil Brain and Angel Heart) is Tech N9ne’s fourth album featuring seven [...]
Dominic Lord Fashion Show EP DLR/Geffen Records Brooklyn’s very own 19-year-old rapper, Dominic Lord, has received a lot of attention and hype for his track, “Pierce” featuring Pusha T. He’s bringing more to the table with his EP, Fashion Show. [...]
Kreayshawn Somethin’ Bout Kreay Columbia This album is Kreay, like swag pumping out of her ovaries. Somethin’ Bout Kreay is catchy, gimmicky, full of attitude and fun to sing along with. She’s known best for her 39-million plus viewed video [...]
Various Artists Fac. Dance 02 Strut This album didn’t meet expectations whatsoever. With various artists on an album called Factory Dance 02, you would expect more of an upbeat, dance vibe. Instead it was boring and hard not to skip through all [...]
Flobots The Circle in the Square Shanachie Ent. Corp. When it comes to The Circle in the Square, it doesn’t matter what you’re into, you’ll want this hot piece of ear candy. Rock, Rap, Hip-Hop, Alternative – it’s all encompassed on this album. [...]
Rob Zombie Mondo Sex Head Universal Records Electro-Metal remixes. That would sum up Mondo Sex Head for sure. Rob Zombie has always had his own flavour of music, but with remixes, it’s like the tracks have been spiced up and intensified. With [...]
