Tag: kendrick lamar
Apr. 19, 2013
Kid Cudi returns from solo hiatus with very adventurous ‘Indicud’
It’s been two and a half years since Kid Cudi released a solo album. During that time, he released an experimental album with producer Dot…
Jan. 18, 2013
A$AP Rocky falls flat with his debut album
At the end of 2011, before ever releasing a mixtape, A$AP Rocky signed a $3 million record deal with RCA and Polo Grounds Music. Just…
Dec. 7, 2012
Hip hop bids adieu to its hits and misses of the year
Ladies and gentlemen, it is that time of year again when I tell you what albums, mixtapes and songs you should have rocked with in…
Oct. 26, 2012
Kendrick Lamar hits home with ‘good kid, m.A.A.d city’
The word “classic” in hip-hop is one that cannot be used lightly. “Classic” albums withstand the test of time and are still highly regarded 10,…
May. 18, 2012
Philly’s hip-hop summer lineup looks promising
As summer rapidly approaches, it’s time to block off some dates on the calendar for an amazing group of concerts coming through Philadelphia over the…
May. 11, 2012
Meek Mill sets high standards for debut after ‘Dreamchasers 2’
To kick off 2011, Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill signed a joint record deal with Warner Bros. and Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group. Since then he…
Dec. 2, 2011
2011’s best of the best in hip-hop
2011 was another great year for hip-hop. We had superstar collaborations, incredible debut and sophomore albums and exciting new artists emerging onto the scene. Take…
Nov. 18, 2011
Drake refines sound on sophomore album ‘Take Care’
On Feb. 13, 2009, Drake’s career took off. On that day, he released his critically acclaimed mixtape, “So Far Gone,” which almost won him a…