“I’m just a regular nigga on an irregular mission,” Buddy declares on the opening “Real Life Shit.” These words set the tone for a rapper who keeps his feet on the ground and his head in the clouds. The album, which was named for the intersecting streets of his childhood home, proves to be well worth the wait. The Compton MC caught the ear of Pharrell about a decade ago, but he’s just now fully stepping into the limelight with his debut album, Harlan & Alondra. 5.00 Tems 'If Orange Was A Place' Showcases Emotional Maturity & A Knack For Consistencyīuddy has been waiting to shine for a long time.

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4.00 Review - Alchemist & Curren$y 'Continuance' Is A Carefree Reunion That Lives Up To Their Legends.

4.10 Lupe Fiasco 'Drill Music In Zion' Reflects On The Ills Of The Industry With Impeccable Lyricism.

4.10 Review - Fly Anakin 'Frank' Is An Intergenerational Crossover That Builds On His Momentum.

4.20 Brent Faiyaz 'WASTELAND' Is An Excellent Insular Rumination On The Duality Of Man.

Morale & The Big Steppers' Examines The Ugly Side Of A Modern Rap Superstar

4.20 Quelle Chris’ ‘DEATHFAME’ Exhibits Excellence At Navigating The Pitfalls Of Popularity.

3.00 Lil Uzi Vert 'RED & WHITE' Is A Pleasing But Vacuous Reminder Of Their Existence.

3.20 Doechii 'she / her / black bitch' Shows Glimpses Of Excellence But Falls Short Of TDE’s Quality Control.

3.50 Megan Thee Stallion 'Traumazine' Is A Satisfactory Farewell To Her Label.

3.60 CMG 'Gangsta Art' Flaunts Superior Chemistry Between Yo Gotti & His Proteges.

3.70 ShittyBoyz 'Trifecta 2' Bolsters Michigan Rap With A Pop Culture Packed Punch.

3.90 Meyhem Lauren & Daringer 'Black Vladimir' Is A Hardnosed Slab Of '90s-Inspired Noir Rap.

4.30 Ravyn Lenae 'Hypnos' Is A Beautiful Cosmic Celebration Of Womanhood.

4.50 Beyoncé 'Renaissance' Asserts Her Pop Music Supremacy.

4.60 Black Thought & Danger Mouse 'Cheat Codes' Is A Lesson In Supreme Lyricism + Pristine Production.

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