Latest Hip Hop, RnB & Dancehall Reviews 
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Stankonia OutKast
The greatest hip hop album of the 21st century.reviewed by Mike Diver
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The Ascent Wiley
An incoherent album from the grime godfather, but one full of loveable eccentricities.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
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Indigoism The Underachievers
Breaking out of the new New York, a young rap pair of palpable promise.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Wrath of Caine Pusha T
Virginia rapper successfully expands his skill set on this lean mixtape.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
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Fly Zone Le1f
This “alien from the NYC” deserves the chance to really fly.reviewed by Mike Diver
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K+ Kilo Kish
The young rapper’s promise grows with this new, recommended mixtape.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Open Mic Mic Righteous
An introductory taster on which the Kent MC displays sufficient flashes of talent.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
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no world inc.
Gifted LA siblings come of age, and you’ll want what they’re having.reviewed by Si Hawkins
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A Moving Picture Devlin
Struggles to strike the right balance between street cred and pop appeal.reviewed by Alex Denney
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Land of 1000 Chances Day
Deliciously mellow instrumentals from the Californian producer and DJ.reviewed by Mike Diver
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World Outside My Window Glenn Lewis
A polished, heartfelt collection of sincerely delivered RnB.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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Banana Skank EP Roots Manuva
A quick, transitional recording for the veteran MC.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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Long.Live.A$AP A$AP Rocky
Debut album proper from the hyped New York rapper doesn't quite deliver.reviewed by Paul Lester
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The Trevor Nelson Collection Various Artists
Authoritatively compiled 60-track collection of RnB classics.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
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Home Nosaj Thing
A frequently beautiful second LP from the LA producer.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Tape One Young Fathers
Edinburgh-based rap trio impresses with this potential-rich collection.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumours Big Boi
A second solo set that’s bold of ambition, but flawed of execution.reviewed by Darren Loucaides
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Black Salad Dels
Ipswich rapper offers much more than a simple stopgap release.reviewed by Mike Diver
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Wu-Block Wu-Block
A worthy, satisfying indulgence that’s been a long time coming.reviewed by Daniel Ross
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Girl on Fire Alicia Keys
A new chapter begins for Keys on this confident, assured album.reviewed by Daryl Easlea
