Latest Hip Hop, RnB & Dancehall Reviews 

StankoniaOutKast
The greatest hip hop album of the 21st century.reviewed by Mike Diver

The AscentWiley
An incoherent album from the grime godfather, but one full of loveable eccentricities.reviewed by Adam Kennedy

IndigoismThe Underachievers
Breaking out of the new New York, a young rap pair of palpable promise.reviewed by Mike Diver

Wrath of CainePusha T
Virginia rapper successfully expands his skill set on this lean mixtape.reviewed by Adam Kennedy

Fly ZoneLe1f
This “alien from the NYC” deserves the chance to really fly.reviewed by Mike Diver

K+Kilo Kish
The young rapper’s promise grows with this new, recommended mixtape.reviewed by Mike Diver

Open MicMic Righteous
An introductory taster on which the Kent MC displays sufficient flashes of talent.reviewed by Adam Kennedy

no worldinc.
Gifted LA siblings come of age, and you’ll want what they’re having.reviewed by Si Hawkins

A Moving PictureDevlin
Struggles to strike the right balance between street cred and pop appeal.reviewed by Alex Denney

Land of 1000 ChancesDJ Day
Deliciously mellow instrumentals from the Californian producer and DJ.reviewed by Mike Diver

World Outside My WindowGlenn Lewis
A polished, heartfelt collection of sincerely delivered RnB.reviewed by Daryl Easlea

Banana Skank EPRoots Manuva
A quick, transitional recording for the veteran MC.reviewed by Marcus J. Moore

The Trevor Nelson CollectionVarious Artists
Authoritatively compiled 60-track collection of RnB classics.reviewed by Daryl Easlea

Long.Live.A$APA$AP Rocky
Debut album proper from the hyped New York rapper doesn't quite deliver.reviewed by Paul Lester

HomeNosaj Thing
A frequently beautiful second LP from the LA producer.reviewed by Mike Diver

Tape OneYoung Fathers
Edinburgh-based rap trio impresses with this potential-rich collection.reviewed by Mike Diver

Vicious Lies and Dangerous RumoursBig Boi
A second solo set that’s bold of ambition, but flawed of execution.reviewed by Darren Loucaides

Black SaladDels
Ipswich rapper offers much more than a simple stopgap release.reviewed by Mike Diver

Wu-BlockWu-Block
A worthy, satisfying indulgence that’s been a long time coming.reviewed by Daniel Ross

Girl on FireAlicia Keys
A new chapter begins for Keys on this confident, assured album.reviewed by Daryl Easlea