Years Album Artist Stars Score Genre 1998 The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill ★★★★½ 93 Hip-Hop R&B Soul The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill really checks off all the boxes of what makes a record work. Strong vocals. Smart and personal lyrics. High quality, captivating production. Musical continuity from beginning to end and a clear,Continue reading “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill – Lauryn Hill ★★★★½”
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Sundial – Noname ★★★★
Year Album Artist Stars Score Genre 2023 Sundial Noname ★★★★ 82 Hip-Hop A lot had changed in the five years since Noname’s last record, 2018’s Room 25. The world’s become more divided and conflicted. There was a worldwide pandemic and a presidential election. There were protests about race and women’s rights. People are quicker toContinue reading “Sundial – Noname ★★★★”
Room 25 – Noname ★★★★
Year Album Artist Stars Score Genre 2018 Room 25 Noname ★★★★ 80 Hip-Hop Alternative Hip-Hop Jazz Rap Noname has definitely developed her own sound and style; that much is clear after two records. 2018’s Room 25 hits a lot of the same vibes and notes as 2016’sTelefone. It’s jazzy, smooth, close, a bit dreamy andContinue reading “Room 25 – Noname ★★★★”
Telefone – Noname ★★★★
Year Album Artist Stars Score Genre 2016 Telefone Noname ★★★★ 80 Hip-Hop Alternative Hip-Hop Jazz Rap While people were out celebrating Chance the Rapper’s mixtape Coloring Book in the summer of 2016 because of his warm personality, laid back and authentic demeanor, and pleasant — sometimes grand — gospel-forward production, another Chicago rapper released herContinue reading “Telefone – Noname ★★★★”
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