Editor’s note: Here’s a little wrap-up from last week’s new releases. If you’re interested in the visual version of our first takes, head over to my Instagram account @bwthebrand. For the written spill: keep scrolling! Lucky Daye’s “Candy Drip”: 10/10 This song was a pleasant surprise as it wasn't originally on my radar. Shout out to [...]
Editor's Note: A special thank-you to Le'Onna Arrington for graciously allowing me to use this photograph as cover art. Her lens captured the essence of the G Herbo's '25' Tour and what it felt in the House of Blues Cleveland. It was all love! Be sure to check out her Instagram: Shotsbylele for more photographic [...]
When it comes time to rap, Latto gets busy allowing her craftsmanship to speak for itself.
Originally written Nov. 5. Summer Walker Still Over It (LVRN/Interscope). Short Brief: If you had any doubts about the potential trajectory of Summer Walker's career, Still Over It is very telling of what's to come. The sophomore album delves deep into storytelling, causing fierce reactions from fans — who took no issues with engaging in cyber confrontation against [...]
'What You Expect' Big Sean & Hit-Boy (FF to Def Entertainment LLC. / Def Jam Recordings). Short & Brief: Big Sean and Hit-Boy released an EP, What You Expect, closing out October. However, it feels like this might have been an attempt to close out the year. Now for the real spill: What You Expect [...]
“ I do the sh** that they never done/ I see the sh** they could never see/ Honestly I’m really one-of-one/ Honestly, I got no company/ let it breathe/ let it be".- Wale, "Beverly Blvd", Folarin ii Folarin II Wale (Maybach Music Group LLC / Warner Records). Short & Brief: Folarin II feels like a [...]
Originally written Wednesday, Oct. 27. Short & Brief: J. Cole will go down as a Rap Legend. Only he knows if his status is what he dreamed of when he started his pursuit at 13. And that’s his prerogative. Yet, from the bird’s eye view of the fans, his status is solidified. And it’s no longer [...]
"He's a maverick and a chameleon simultaneously. Never bound to an orthodox but versed enough to step into any elite room all while exuding his resolute authenticity."
Originally written Oct. 8, 2021. Short & Brief: Nardo Wick wreaked havoc with the release of "Who Want Smoke ?" and he spun the block with some friends to do more of the same on Friday. Now, when I say friends, I'm talking heavy hitters such as Lil Durk, 21 Savage, and G.Herbo. As a [...]
Originally written Monday, Oct. 4, 2021. Short & Brief: Wale and J. Cole decided that the fourth quarter was the perfect time to celebrate women's body positivity by indulging in booty praise, no matter the size. "Poke it out. I wanna see you play whether your Meg The Stallion or Coi Leray" - J. Cole "Poke [...]
