album reviews

Album Review: Apollo Brown & Skyzoo, Luxury Tax

• September 24, 2026

Apollo Brown & Skyzoo Luxury Tax (released September 25, 2026) ...

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1996 Rewind

1996 Rewind: The Roots, Illadelph Halflife

• September 24, 2026

1996 is one of the most beloved years in hip-hop ...

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1996 Rewind

1996 Rewind: Remembering Mint Condition’s Definition of a Band

• September 24, 2026

1996 is one of the most beloved years in hip-hop ...

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commentary

Who REALLY Should Have Won Every GRAMMY For Best Rap Album?

• September 17, 2026

I've never put a lot of stock in the Grammys. ...

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Featured Post

The SoulBack Podcast Episode 154

• September 17, 2026

Well, look who is BACK! It's been way too long ...

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Ranking the Best Kanye West Albums

• September 11, 2026

Has there ever been a figure in hip-hop – or ...

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1996 Rewind

1996 Rewind: Remembering New Edition’s Home Again

• September 10, 2026

1996 is one of the most beloved years in hip-hop ...

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1996 Rewind

1996 Rewind: Remembering Blackstreet’s Another Level

• September 10, 2026

1996 is one of the most beloved years in hip-hop ...

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Ranking the Best Nas Albums

• September 4, 2026

1. Biggie. 2. Jay-Z. 3. Nas. For years, whenever I ...

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1996 Rewind

1996 Rewind: Remembering OutKast’s ATLiens

• August 27, 2026

1996 is one of the most beloved years in hip-hop ...

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