Music
Lancey Foux - LIFE IN HELL
LIFE IN HELL by Lancey Foux is a vibrant voyage through this entrancing 1-hour and 5-minute soundscape; a journey of emotional turmoil, inner conflict, and learned lessons.
JID - The Forever Story
Sitting at 15 tracks spread over 59 minutes and 12 seconds, The Forever Story by JID gives us so much without overstaying its welcome. It was released on August 26th, 2022. I classify this album as Hip hop, although it veers in so many directions, taking influence from multiple genres and creating a rich pool of sounds. The Atlanta native uses his emcee abilities, along with the aid of other artistic techniques to build an immersive soundscape, all telling one giant story.
Summrs - FALLEN RAVEN
FALLEN RAVEN is Summrs’ passionate new 23-piece Hip hop project. Released on June 27th, 2022, this massive project runs for 54 minutes and 33 seconds. It is full of melodies that range from banging and aggressive—with “Dont Mean Shit” for example, which hits with hard bass and an unchained synth progression—all the way to slow and somber, on cuts like “Dear Mom”. The track features a plethora of content, both musically and lyrically. He goes into elaborate detail about topics such as his lifestyle, struggles, family, and more.
MuddyMya - MUDDYWORLD V2
MUDDYWORLD V2 is a supercharged, euphoric Hip hop project from rising superstar MuddyMya. At 10 songs, the project contains 25 minutes and 1 second of exciting, head-rushing thrills and stimulation. Executive produced by boundless right-hand producer OK, the beats on this track have just as much energy as they do substance; between the moody, dynamic synth melodies, the hard-hitting, low fidelity drums, and the dissonant sound effects, the only way I know how to describe them is lysergic.
Future - I NEVER LIKED YOU
I NEVER LIKED YOU is one of my favorite Future albums. Released on May 2nd, 2022, it encompasses all of my favorite aspects of Future’s music. While the album integrates many styles not normally associated with Future, such as RnB, the general feel of the album is refreshingly energetic and exhilarating. The album begins with an eerie instrumental intro. Future then enters with a head-banging flow, reasserting himself as a titan of hip-hop; a “God on the earth” in his own words.
Mercury - tabula rasa
tabula rasa is the forward-thinking, mold-breaking 10-piece album from bustling Atlanta artist Mercury. It is her second project to date, following her incredible 2021 release MERCTAPE. Released on April 20th, 2022, the Southern Hip hop album is packed full of elements and influences from Electronic, Reggae, Rhythm and blues, and many more genres. All of these sounds bring life to the already-vibrant personality and vocal performances of the artist, which shine through in a very fun and colorful way on each track.
Freshie - dirtyBOY!
dirtyBOY! is Freshie’s highly-anticipated 14-track Hip hop project. Released at midnight on March 25th, 2022, it totals a cool 32 minutes and 43 seconds. The project incorporates elements of many genres and sounds, both vocally and instrumentally. It manages to harness them in a manner that allows Freshie to appropriately express what he is feeling and trying to get out on each track.
Warhol.SS - Where’s Warhol 2
Where’s Warhol 2 is the long-awaited sequel to Warhol.SS’ 2017 album Where’s Warhol which was released on September 5th, 2017. The second installment of the series, released on March 11th, 2022, maintains a low profile but brings high amounts of energy and tons of experience.
Duwap Kaine - A Dogg’s Influence
A Dogg’s Influence is the latest offering from Savannah, Georgia-native Duwap Kaine. The mixtape is 20 songs that add up to create 42 minutes and 2 seconds of Hip hop at its best. It was released on March 7th, 2022. Duwap does a great job of telling his story and personal truth while still holding onto himself in the present, and being prepared for the future.
KA$HDAMI - HYPERNOVA.
HYPERNOVA. is a mellow, vibey 11-track Hip hop album that runs for 22 minutes and 46 seconds and was released on November 12th, 2021.
Femdot - Not for Sale
Not for Sale is a rich and rooted 8-track album by Femdot. It was released on November 9th, 2021 and it runs for 24 minutes and 45 seconds.
D. Savage - BPL
BPL is a vibey 15-track album by D. Savage. It was released on November 12th, 2021 and it runs for 42 minutes and 17 seconds.
Lil Motor - Don't Tell Nobody
Don’t Tell Nobody is a Rap mixtape released on September 10th, 2021. It has 13 tracks on it that detail the hardships of Lil Motor and how he manages to overcome and cope with them. It runs for 28 minutes and 58 seconds.