“The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill”: The Gift, the Curse, and the Bounce-Back
August 25, 2024
“The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” is the debut album of Lauryn Hill. Once it hit the shelves, it was a gift but what followed was a curse.
Category: Hip-Hop
50th Anniversary of Hip Hop: Celebrating a Half-Century of Influence
August 11, 2023
On 50th anniversary of Hip Hop look at how the 70s, the golden era, the 2010s, and the 2020s beat the odds to become the most powerful genre.
“Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers” vinyl: Kendrick Lamar breaks generational curse with therapy
June 17, 2023
“Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers” vinyl is the fifth by Kendrick Lamar. Throughout 1885 days, he seeks therapy to break a generational curse.
Hip Hop Beef: How “JAY-Z vs. Nas” Set the Rap Example
August 11, 2022
The Hip-Hop beef of the ’80s created the “Bridge Wars,” and the Eastside vs. the Westside followed in the ’90s. Then, JAY-Z vs. Nas clashed.
Nas and Hit-Boy link again on “King’s Disease 2”
May 31, 2022
“King’s Disease 2” is the 2nd collaborative album between rapper Nas and producer Hit-Boy. The 1st installment won 2020’s “Best Rap Album.”
“Call Me If You Get Lost”: Tyler and Drama revive the Mixtape Era
March 6, 2022
“Call Me If You Get Lost” is the 6th LP by Tyler, the Creator. He recruits producer DJ Drama as his hype man for a mixtape-feel era.
J Cole “The Off-Season” Songs: Continuing the Training
January 28, 2022
“The Off-Season” is J. Cole’s sixth LP. A record that took continuous training to be his most ambitious one. Does he reach a new height?
“Certified Lover Boy” vinyl: Drake’s Decade of Hits
January 21, 2022
“Certified Lover Boy” is Drake’s 6th LP. It certifies a 10+ year run on his career. From CDs to Online streams. Witness the dominance.
Kid Cudi closes a trilogy on “Man On The Moon 3: The Chosen”
December 11, 2021
Kid Cudi releases the final piece of a trilogy on “Man On The Moon 3: The Chosen.” Throughout the journey, he is reborn for the 3rd act.
Big Sean takes the listener on a ride in “Detroit 2”
September 30, 2021
Big Sean releases his album titled “Detroit 2.” From personal struggles to seeking respect as an MC. He takes you on a ride through Detroit.
Mac Miller says his final goodbye on “Circles”
September 7, 2021
“Circles” is Mac Miller’s first posthumous album. In this project, he says goodbye to his family, friends, and fans.
How “Hip-Hop’s foundation” sparked a movement
August 11, 2021
“Hip-Hop’s Foundation” took place on August 11, 1973. Not only did the genre help fight racism but it gave artists their freedom of speech.
Kanye West’s production skills in “The Wyoming Sessions” (2/2)
May 31, 2021
In 2016, under hot water, Kanye West flew to Jackson, Wyoming. A place where he showcased his production skills in “the Wyoming sessions.”
Kanye West’s rap skills in “The Hawaii Sessions” (1/2)
March 31, 2021
In 2009, after becoming Public Enemy #1, Kanye West flew to Oahu, Hawaii. A place where he showcased his rap skills in “the Hawaii sessions.”
Hit Boy takes the spotlight with his music production
March 15, 2021
Hit-Boy is a well-established producer. In 2020, he proved he could produce more than just single hits but also an entire body of work.
Boogie vents his demons on “Everythings For Sale”
January 25, 2021
Westside Boogie is an American rapper. After three successful mixtapes, he wins against his demons and releases “Everythings For Sale.”
Eminem strikes again on “Music To Be Murdered By”
January 17, 2021
Eminem is back, tell a friend! In his album, “Music To Be Murdered By,” he recruits the help of Alfred Hitchcock for an eerie sound.
The Home and Home Tour: Eminem and Jay-Z’s Victory Lap
September 30, 2020
Eminem and Jay-Z were faced with criticism in 1996. However, in 2010, they celebrated their victory lap with “The Home and Home Tour.”
Eminem fires lyrical bullets to critics on “Kamikaze”
August 31, 2020
Eminem released “Kamikaze” on August 31st, 2018. In this post, I cover the album and explain why “Revival” was a blessing in disguise.
Jay-Z comes clean and reveals the blueprint on “4:44”
July 31, 2020
“4:44” is Jay-Z’s 13th studio album. He discusses investments, cheating rumors, and the music industry. In this post, I break the album down.
Juice WRLD may be gone but “Legends Never Die”
July 11, 2020
Juice WRLD is an American rapper whose two albums were acclaimed. In this post, I cover his life and his latest release “Legends Never Die.”
How J. Cole’s “2014 Forest Hills Drive” vinyl became the blueprint of life
June 17, 2020
“2014 Forest Hills Drive” is an album by American rapper J. Cole. In this post, I explain how such an album became the blueprint of life.
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