Category: Project Review

  • Richie Bux – Early Infamy (New Project + Review)

    Richie Bux – Early Infamy (New Project + Review)

    After a string of loosies, Richie Bux just dropped his highly anticipated debut studio album. It’s difficult to bring something new to the table, as hip hop fans are becoming overwhelmed with a constant stream of music Yet, Richie stands as a unique presence. He doesn’t stay in one lane, as especially evident in Early Infamy. Let’s run through each…

  • Sig Da Gaud and Dertesounds – GAUDSOUNDS (New EP + Review)

    Sig Da Gaud and Dertesounds – GAUDSOUNDS (New EP + Review)

    An artist working with one producer on an EP can often bring good results. Said artist working with one producer that’s also a close friend can be a nightmare. They may have decided to collab just because they are friends. But, when this is done right, each brings out the best in one another. This is the…

  • Ceo – Just For Today (New Project)

    Ceo – Just For Today (New Project)

    Virgina’s Ceo has a monster on his hands. Just For Today is the definition of a full length project. It comes out to 11 tracks, and each one has it’s own distinct sound. Although each is unique, JFT is a personal and chronological story. Ceo starts at the beginning, being kicked out of his house and having to…

  • Jimmy Pham – Room 202 (New EP + Extensive Review)

    Jimmy Pham – Room 202 (New EP + Extensive Review)

    R&B artists experiment from time to time with distorted vocals, abstract beats, and occasionally both. But, it’s a rare occurrence when a vocalist breaks boundaries throughout an entire project. Although Jimmy Pham’s newest EP Room 202 is only 3 full tracks, (there are 3 interludes) every facet of the project is in a realm of it’s…

  • Destiny Roberts – Moon Melanin Mami (New Project + Review)

    Destiny Roberts – Moon Melanin Mami (New Project + Review)

    Destiny Roberts is Minnesota’s new Lauryn Hill. We have posted her music countless times, even sitting down for an insightful interview with her last year. This girl can do it all – from neo soul record to vicious rhyming. She’s soulful, and most importantly a positive force in music. There is spirituality to her persona…

  • Jay Wonder – World Premier (New EP + Review)

    Jay Wonder – World Premier (New EP + Review)

    Jay Wonder is the essence of classic hip hop. His newest EP World Premier is out of this world and took me back to the 90’s cats who freestyled on Stretch and Bobbito (please look them up if you haven’t heard of the radio show…there is also an excellent documentary on them on Netflix.) It’s a…

  • Ajani Jones – astrals (New EP + Review)

    Ajani Jones – astrals (New EP + Review)

    We’ve been writing about Ajani Jones for quite some time. He’s been featured on a few of our Better Half playlists and was included in our favorite Chicago songs of 2016 article. Just a recap: Ajani has been chosen to be the featured artist for AEMMP Hip-Hop (Columbia College Chicago’s award winning student run record label)…

  • WiLL iS CHiLLiN’ – Moody (New Project + Extensive Review)

    WiLL iS CHiLLiN’ – Moody (New Project + Extensive Review)

    I’m just gonna say this right now. This is one of my favorite projects out of Chicago EVER. It is the perfect album for a number of reasons; the first being the quality all of the elements involved. WiLL iS CHiLLiN’ knows how to craft a full song. There is structure to every one of the…