Reviews 
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2013-02-18
Wrath of Caine Pusha T
Virginia rapper successfully expands his skill set on this lean mixtape.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
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2013-02-15
Fly Zone Le1f
This “alien from the NYC” deserves the chance to really fly.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2013-02-11
K+ Kilo Kish
The young rapper’s promise grows with this new, recommended mixtape.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2013-02-11
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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2013-02-08
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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2013-02-01
A Moving Picture Devlin
Struggles to strike the right balance between street cred and pop appeal.reviewed by Alex Denney
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2013-01-11
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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2013-01-07
Tape One Young Fathers
Edinburgh-based rap trio impresses with this potential-rich collection.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2012-12-17
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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2012-12-03
Wu-Block Wu-Block
A worthy, satisfying indulgence that’s been a long time coming.reviewed by Daniel Ross
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2012-10-24
Dreams and Nightmares Meek Mill
Philadelphia rapper opts for brutal honesty on debut LP.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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2012-10-22
good kid, m.A.A.d. city Kendrick Lamar
Compton MC matures quickly on this stirring major label debut.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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2012-10-16
Bossalinis & Fooliyones Main Attrakionz
An intriguing and accessible set from a very modern rap group.reviewed by Noel Gardner
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2012-09-24
Kiss the Ring DJ Khaled
A sadly formulaic slugging match between some true rap heavyweights.reviewed by Adam Kennedy
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2012-09-24
Cruel Summer G.O.O.D. Music
Kanye West’s long-awaited compilation sounds hasty and formulaic.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore
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2012-03-19
The OF Tape Vol. 2 Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All
‘Post-fame’ follow-up to notorious rap crew’s 2008 online-only debut.reviewed by Paul Lester
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2011-12-05
Camp Childish Gambino
Actor-turned-rapper’s studio debut doesn’t quite convince.reviewed by Ele Beattie
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2011-11-30
Radioactive Yelawolf
The Alabama rapper’s star is sure to shine for the foreseeable based on this debut.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2011-11-14
Take Care Drake
Drake is here for the long run – and he’s already outrunning most.reviewed by Mike Diver
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2011-11-07
The Wonder Years 9th Wonder
A producer worth celebrating, justly compared to J Dilla, DJ Premier and Pete Rock.reviewed by Ele Beattie
