The soundtrack to “Southpaw” was released on July 24, 2015 under the banner of Shady Records and Interscope Records. It features various artists from the two labels as well as many more. As it follows a plot from start to end, the soundtrack can be interpreted as a concept album. About the Album When Eminem…
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Album Review: “The Master” from Rakim
“The Master” is the second solo album by American Rapper Rakim and was released on November 30th, 1999, through Universal Records. It is the follow-up to Rakim’s debut solo album, The 18th Letter. The album was produced by DJ Clark Kent, Amen-Ra, DJ Premier, Rakim himself as well as a few other producers. Living Legend…
Album Review: “Section 80” from Kendrick Lamar
The title “Section 80” firstly is a play on the Section 8 housing program, and secondly, it refers to the 80s generation, also known as Generation Y, to which Kendrick belongs to himself. Many people refer to this time as the “Ronald Reagan era”, known as the era of crack babies.
Album Review: “Trial by Fire” from Yelawolf
“Trial By Fire” is a country-rap music album that was released on the 27th of October 2017 by American rapper Yelawolf. The labels publishing it were Slumerican, Shady Records, and Interscope Records. Although not being as commercially successful as its predecessor “Love Story”, it is considered to be slightly better quality-wise. It was also Yelawolf’s…
Album Review: “I Decided” from Big Sean
“I Decided” is a music album that was released on February 3, 2017, by Big Sean. It is the fourth official release of the Detroit-native and, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), it went platinum by the end of 2017. The album was released through GOOD Music and distributed by Def Jam…
