Devstacks – “Soul” review

This is the 3rd studio LP from Boston, Massachusetts producer & rapper Devstacks. Emerging off the Now They Know Us trilogy with the first 2 installments being EPs & the concluding chapter becoming his full-length studio debut, 3rd EP Scriptures has proven to become his breakout project & has gone on to produce for the likes of Ty Fontaine to Kevin Abstract & Diorvsyou His sophomore effort 4SouljasOnly had primarily trap feeling to it regalia sound he popularized & the rumors of Soul being a Scriptures sequel ahead of him producing an upcoming EP for Bktherula called Dirty Sticks.

The self-produced “Hand Me Your Soul” fuses elements of chipmunk soul & jerk so he can talk about this burning desire he has for more whereas “Stand for It” triumphantly flexes his lifestyle since being stuck at the top, having 2 bad hoes by his side snorting lines. “I See Dead People” bombastically talks about having white women tryna hook up with him just before “#1” incorporates some sampling chops so Dev can get more sexual with his songwriting.

“Yes” takes a cloudier approach instrumentally boasting his new Jesus piece & outfit leading into “Soulja Swag” ending the 1st half going full regalia telling everyone at home who misses him to stay strong until he’s home from being on the road. “Save the Day” gets the 2nd act going treading the plugg waters talking about money making his day better while “Maybe I Can Save You” suggests he could potentially rescuing this hoe he’s addressing over a regalia beat.

The song “You Can Have It Too” properly begins the encore of Soul on some cloudy trap shit advising people that they can what they desire in life if they believe hard enough while “Wish You Well” talks about money smelling like the Mason Margiela fit he’s wearing. “Slit Her Wrists” details a woman getting reminiscent when scrolling through his Instagram page & “Feel Like Ye” wraps up Soul shouting out one of my top 10 producers Ye formerly known Kanye West.

Commemorating the 3 year anniversary of Scriptures earlier this week, Devstacks retains the same production ideas that made it’s counterpart stick out from regalia to plugg & cloud rap although there are some additional influences of the main trap style 4SouljasOnly embraced including chipmunk soul & jerk elements being sprinkled in. He’s certainly a capable performer too, handling the performances solely by himself much like Scriptures rather than the previous album having only 1 guest performance.

Score: 4/5

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Death Row Records – “The Vent” review

Beverly Hills, California label Death Row Records in founded by Dr. Dre, Suge Knight, The D.O.C., Dick Griffey & Harry-O compiling a new 5 track extended play. A dominant force in the sunshine state during the early & mid 90s, the label began to decline due to Dre departing for starting up Aftermath Entertainment in addition to Master P signing WWE Hall of Famer Snoop Dogg to No Limit Records & of course 2Pac’s murder currently investigating to see if disgraced Bad Boy Entertainment founder Puff Daddy a.k.a. P. Diddy or Diddy was involved in. Snoop would buy Tha Row from MNRK Music Group the week of his Super Bowl LVI halftime show performance & has cleaned the label up by reviving it from the gamma. distribution deal to signing O.G.s like Tha Dogg Pound & Danny Boy or newcomers such as Merkules & D Smoke. The Vent however looks to showcase some of the R&B talent they’ve been developing.

“Together” by Charlie Bereal kicks things off with this soulfully jazzy intro navigating life with his lover whereas the self-produced “Come Up to My Room” by Tha Engineers finds the duo looking to get down to business with their partners. “Story of My Mistakes” by Flinstone featuring Lisa Santa Cruz links up for a duet themed around heartbreak & after the self-explanatory “Don’t Be Afraid of Love” by Jenn Em brings the funk, “Finish Line” by Point 5ve formerly known as Lil’ ½ Dead produced by Snoop Dogg ends the EP singing about a relationship that ran it’s course

Snoop himself said a little while ago that he’s been focusing more on R&B/pop acts which isn’t anything entirely new considering Michel’le’s 2nd & final album Hung Jury as well as Danny Boy’s full-length studio debut It’s About Time primarily produced by DJ Quik were both released under Death Row Records, but The Vent accompanies a short film released a week earlier on YouTube giving a glimpse of this next generation of artists in those respective styles whether it’s familiar names like Charlie Bereal & point 5ve or newcomers such as Tha Engineers & Jenn Em who have yet to put out a full-length debut of their own.

Score: 3.5/5

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Olu – “The 11th Hour” review

Olu is a 37 year old rapper & singer/songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia notable for being 1/2 of the EARTHGANG & a member of the Spillage Village collective. His partner-in-rhyme WowGr8 made his solo debut 12 months ago with Howl at da Moon leaning more towards a comedic hip hop style for something vulnerably dramatic compared to everything he’s done in the past, but Johnny Venus has been hinting towards a full stylistic departure for his own debut embracing an R&B sound & signing to Epic Records rather than putting it out independently.

After the “11:00” intro, “On & On & On” co-produced by Wu10 sets the tone of what’s to come with this R&B intro singing about being in love prior to the self-produced “Porsche 911” taking a smoother approach altogether pleading for her to break it down to the floor. “Runway Killer” moves on from there atmospherically singing about running away from heartbreak with a killer guitar during the hook while “Sarahtonin” featuring Alissia & Ink finds the trio bringing back the funk for some seductive vibes.

“American Dream” mixes elements of trap, rock & R&B singing about this woman’s religion being his peace to conclude the midway point of Johnny Venus’ debut just before “So Beautiful” featuring 6LACK kicks off the 2nd half with a duet yearning to call their partners throughout the whole evening over a slick Wu10 beat. Want to further mention Dominique Sanders known for his output for Strange Music as 1/2 of The Xtraordinair$ or solo getting behind the boards for “I Want You Back” was a pleasant surprise, where Olu’s singing about wanting to rekindle the flame with an ex.

The song “Feng Shui” slows it down admitting sex got ‘em fucking up the positive energy while “Swallowed Pride” would be another moment I’d revisit from the Patrick Paige II instrumental to the lyrics about putting his ego to the side. “Nightmares” hops over a guitar singing about having bad dreams being in love with this individual & “Can You Pray for Me” sends off The 11th Hour in the form of an appropriate Spillage Village posse cut featuring Asha Imuno clocking at almost 8 & a half minutes.

Now that both members of the EARTHGANG have their solo debuts out of the way, The 11th Hour makes me think of the comparisons that’ve been made between them & OutKast in the sense of this Howl at da Moonbeing like Speakerboxxx retaining a hip hop sound & this being a stylistic departure similarly to The Love Below. I felt like the funky & atmospheric R&B production Olu handles other than a few big names was superior to WowGr8’s album last fall & sings as well as he raps.

Score: 4/5

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ovrkast. – “Striking” review

New sophomore effort from Oakland, California emcee/producer ovrkast. in the midst of my favorite duo of all-time OutKast filing a ridiculous trademark infringement lawsuit between him a few weeks ago. For over a decade now, he’s been making waves by releasing a couple mixtapes on top of 13 EPs in his discography later landing production credits ranging from MAVI to Earl Sweatshirt & even Drake. KastGotWings produced by Cardo became my favorite EP of his even if some might still disagree, coming off his full-length studio debut While the Iron’s Hot a year & a half ago to drop Striking.

After the Ant Bankx intro, the self-produced “Windo” blends jazz rap & boom bap talking about finding himself in many situations he can’t control whereas “Static” featuring Joey Bada$$ finds the pair discussing the only thing they saw growing up around them over another jazzy beat. “Pane” takes a smoother approach instrumentally talking about indignation just before “WashedOut” wakes up thanking god for the storm & advising not to get washed.

“Home” soothingly up the 1st act of the album talking about usually resting on the edge of the studio instead of being on the wrong side of the bed when getting up in the morning while “ActTransit / Lemme at ‘Em” featuring DAVIDTHETRAGIC links up for a 2-parter with a soulful beginning until switching into trap territory. “Knock” featuring MAVI & Samara Cyn returns to the boom bap calling for people to cut the bullshit while “Heroes & Villains” featuring Ben Reilly & Marco+ plots world domination together.

The lead single “Wata!” featuring Niontay experiments with a jerk sound talking about not having time for everybody since they all want some shit & boasting that they got hotter every time they rap while “Hopecore!” hooks up a crooning soul sample so he can take a joint to the face along with trying to get through on his own. “Phree (Swing)” spends the remaining minutes of Striking talking about stitching up his wings, tryna break free.

Never in my life have I heard anyone get ovrkast. confused with OutKast & that’s a huge reason why many people are against this ongoing suit, but I digress. Striking however still comes out after some presumed it would get pushed back for a solid half hour although I don’t love it as much as either KastGotWings or While the Iron’s Hot. His jazzy production incorporates more live instrumentation & the abstract penmanship conveys the message of acting decisively & becoming comfortable with failure in the midst of pursuing personal evolution beyond traumatic situations.

Score: 3.5/5

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Souls of Mischief – “Clean Getaway” review

Souls of Mischief are an alternative hip hop group from Oakland, California consisting of A-Plus, Opio, Phesto & Tajai of the Hieroglyphics collective. Their 1993 full-length debut ‘93 ‘til Infinity under Jive Records has since become a west coast masterpiece although the reception of their sophomore effort No Man’s Land as well as the Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings-backed Focus & Trilogy: Conflict, Climax, Resolution were average at best. Montezuma’s Revenge mostly produced by Prince Paul & There’s Only Now produced by Linear Labs Music founder Adrian Younge both join ’93 ‘til Infinity amongst their top 3 material, coming off Hiero’s widely celebrated return All Said & Done to drop a new extended play of material.

“Believers” begins with the 4 showing off their chopper skills over a boom bap instrumental whereas the only single “Nothing Without You” featuring Brookfield Deuce & Damian Lillard shows their gratitude to their hometown although both guest appearances were simply alright in my opinion. “Road Runnin’” featuring Jay Worthy produced by A-Plus kicks off the 2nd half shrugging off any worries they have regarding law enforcement bumpin’ classics & “Up With the Sun” featuring Phonte ends the EP on a funkier note looking to have fun.

It’s already been confirmed via the Souls of Mischief’s social media platforms that they’re planning to release their upcoming 7th album soon & although I didn’t end up loving Clean Getaway as much as All Said & Done last month, it’s still a passable prelude. The way everyone trades verses with each other proves regardless of there only being a couple guests I could’ve done without, but I feel like there could’ve been some improvements made within the production department.

Score: 3/5

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Joe Hendry – “Beyond Belief” review

Joe Hendry is a 38 year old professional wrestler & singer/songwriter from Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom who’s also a former アイアンマンヘビーメタル級チャンピオン, TNA World Champion, the longest reigning TNA Digital Media Champion & NXT Champion. Some however might not be familiar with him being the former frontman of an alt-rock/pop punk band called Lost in Audio in the early half of the previous decade, having the WME Group-owned TKO Group Holdings division WWE financially back his 2nd extended play following the independent Total Hendry EP.

“Give Joe Hendry Every Single Belt (Right Now)” opens up with this pop rock intro interpolating “Know Your Enemy” by Green Day desiring to hold every championship in the WWE whereas the country rock-tinged “Tables, Ladders & Chairs” likens a bad relationship to the type of wrestling match pioneered by the inaugural 4th Rope World Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz alongside former 7-time WWE Tag Team Champions & AEW World Tag Team Champions Adam Copeland & Christian Cage and former NWA World Tag Team Champions, 2-time IWGPタッグチャンピオン, inaugural 2-time TNA World Tag Team Champions, WWE Hall of Famers & former 18-time WWE tag team champions The Dudley Boyz.

We have Joe demanding the WWE’s current Director of Live Events & general manager for Monday Night Raw in former 5-time NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion & PWG World Champion Adam Pearce to “Fire Logan Paul” considering that I’m not a fan of the former WWE United States Champion & WWE tag team champion as a person either just before the anthemic “If I Can’t Have Joe Hendry” sings about there being no one in the world like him. “If You Don’t Love Joe Hendry” contains an interpolation of “Love Yourself” by Justin Bieber discarding his haters as useless trash while “Going Up to SmackDown” sings about eventually moving over to Friday Night SmackDown working for their GM in former 2-time NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion, IWGPタッグチャンピオン, GHCタッグチャンピオン, 2-time TNA World Champion & TNA World Tag Team Champion Nick Aldis.

“Out of Nowhere” recalls his WrestleMania XLI match against former 14-time WWE world champion, 4-time WWE tag team champion, WWE Intercontinental Champion & WWE United States Champion Randy Orton for an upbeat rock track while “Highland Cow” represents Scotland alongside former 5-time WWE world champion, NXT Champion, WWE Intercontinental Champion, 4-time WWE tag team champion & TNA World Champion Drew McIntyre. “Everybody Else” cheerfully sings about being people’s favorite wrestler because of his abilities as a performer & as a musician while “Jingle Balls” pokes fun at 2-time WWE Champion, 8-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, 2-time WWE United States Champion & 9-time WWE tag team champion The Miz.

I do however appreciate the closing track “NXT Year” showing love to the WWE’s primary developmental brand NXT as well as the youngest DPW Worlds Champion Je’Von Evans and former PWG World Tag Team Champion, 2-time TNA World Tag Team Champion, EVOLVE Tag Team Champion, AAA Mundial Mixtas Parejas Campeon, NXT Champion & NXT North American Champion Ethan Page. Of course I can’t can’t forget to mention the shoutout to the AAA Mundial Mixtas Parejas Campeon co-holder during Ethan’s reign in the current WWE Women’s Champion Chelsea Green, who’s also the inaugural 2-time WWE Women’s United States Champion & a former WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion in addition to being a former TNA Knockouts World Champion & TNA Knockouts World Tag Team Champion.

Beyond Belief won’t make my Best of 2026 list or anything like that but I can’t deny Joe Hendry gave the WWE what probably the best musical body of work they’ve released in 2 decades since 17-time WWE world champion, WWE Intercontinental Champion, 5-time WWE United States Champion & 4-time WWE tag team champion John Cena fresh off his outstanding Coyote vs. Acme performance did the You Can’t See Me collaborative album with his cousin MC Trademarc that Spada4 of CZARFACE’s in-house production trio The Czar-Keys executive produced for Columbia Records. Especially when you compare it to def rebel’s formulaic entrance themes or that AFTERTHETIDES EP former 6-time WWE tag team champion Montez Ford put out couple months back.

Score: 3/5

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Babystaydown – “Soon” review

Athens, Georgia rapper Babystaydown dropping a 3-pack behind bars. Somebody who already has his previous 16 EPs under his belt including PL Top Recruits, 1,350, Drugz Sex & Money and it’s sequel, 17, Genesis, his Cegular Records/Sony Music debut Hate da Way Um Livin, Saint, Pain Before Pleasure, Chief 13, Aimai, I.L.M.F. (I Love My Friends), ##Kool ##Kat & the Lost Files duology. His full-length debut Born Anew as well as the sophomore effort Art of War & I.B.S.D.W.M.P. (I Been Still Dealing With My Pain) have all continued to elevate him from an artistic standpoint, coming off the introspective Lil Yae promising he’ll be home Soon.

“Parting Ways” produced by Internet Money Records in-house producer Vendr opens up the EP with some acoustics & hi-hats promising all his homies that he’ll be back out in the streets sooner than later while “On a Shelf” instrumentally retains that same vibe thanks to Traiqo talking about living up to all his raps. The final track “No Love” sends off the 7 minute EP on a cloudier note courtesy of both Cade & Whyceg admitting he’s been waiting for things in his life to improve.

So it turns out Babystaydown had his house raided & was arrested weeks after Lil Yae came out under several charges from gang participation to firearm & drug possession, facing up to 35 years in prison if convicted although Soon makes an optimistic indication that he won’t have to serve the entire 3 decade plus sentence. Like he said: This whole case justifies the gangsta reputation he’s built for himself & if he beats it somehow someway, then I hope he learns from it & stays outta trouble going forward since this was short but sweet.

Score: 3.5/5

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Quavo – “Qrömelife” review

Here is the long-awaited 3rd studio LP from Atlanta, Georgia rapper, singer/songwriter & producer Quavo. Rising to prominence in 2013 as 1/3 of the Migos with his nephew Takeoff & Offset, he would also form the duo Huncho Jack in late 2016 with Travis Scott & drop their only album thus far Huncho Jack, Jack Huncho to mixed reception. Quavo Huncho left audiences divided even I still enjoy “Workin’ Me” although Rocket Power remembered his fallen Unc & Phew cohort Takeoff following his tragic murder few weeks after the release of their only album Only Built for Infinity Links. Virginia producer, singer/songwriter, rapper, fashion designer, film composer, entrepreneur, Billionaire Boys Club/Icecream founder & Louis Vuitton’s creative director for men’s fashion Pharrell fully producing Qrömelife however had me hoping it would surpass the 2023 predecessor.

“Backward$” featuring T.I. premiering a week prior to Sami Zayn becoming a 2-time WWE Champion begins hopping over a trap instrumental with some heavy 808s for a “Welcome to Atlanta” sequel whereas “B.A. (Bernard Arnault)” featuring Future works in some synthesizers to talk about their wealth. The horn heavy “Hit-A-Lik” discusses making it out of the streets despite sounding like a DoorDash commercial while “Away” featuring Offset comes through with a spiritual successor to “Stir Fry” talking about escapism & each of them being far away from the ghetto these days.

Pharrell & WANG$AP appear for “Baby Breath” so they can get boastful even if Tyler, The Creator was clearly trolling in terms of his verse being the best of his career while the club-catered pop rap/trap 2nd single “Trance (Walk It Down)” talks about Huncho’s luxurious ways of living channeling the 80s freestyle era. “Factory Trim” reaches the halfway point flipping the bird at everyone who doubted him & yearning to crowd-surf while “Sweep” kicks off the 2nd leg talking about making money.

“Ball My Love” featuring Lil Baby finds both artists telling their lovers that time seems to always speed up whenever they’re spending time with them & after “Hayou Dewdat” featuring Yung Miami interpolates “How You Do Dat?” by the late Young Bleed featuring C-Loc & Master P for a braggadocious anthem over an Atlanta bass beat, the 4th & final single “House Music” featuring Justin Timberlake however throws it back to the days of synthwave for a pop/hip hop duet providing a soundtrack for those looking to purchase a home.

The song “Thick in the Mirror” continues the album’s final moments talking about the way his girl’s built & promising her entire life will change if she goes out for the evening but once the lead single “HAAVIN’” experiments with rage for a look back at all the success he’s experience whether it’s with the Migos or his individual output, “Destined” wraps up a look at the Qrömelife refusing to apologize for any more blessings that come his way past this point & confidently talking about his fame all being apart of his plan.

Honoring the healing process of Takeoff’s death, Pharrell still manages to produce the best Quavo solo album of the 3 he’s dropped in nearly a decade taking a more experimentally upbeat approach than either of Qrömelife’s predecessors. Although I wouldn’t put it on the same pedestal as Clipse’s comeback Let God Sort ‘Em Out the previous summer in absolutely no way shape or form, I still appreciate Skateboard P bridging the gap between the dirty south & funk music along with the consistent performances Huncho & company mostly deliver.

Score: 4/5

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Kofi Stone – “The Last Flower to Bloom” review

This is the 4th studio LP from Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom emcee Kofi Stone. Making his full-length debut in 2019 with the jazzy yet lo-fi Nobody Cares ‘Till Everybody Does, the sophomore effort 5 years later A Man After God’s Own Heart retained the sounds of it’s predecessor receiving similar praise & All the Flowers Have Bloomed last fall incorporated more contemporary R&B elements. Somewhat ironic since he officially announced this was since announced as The Last Flower to Bloom almost a week since the tragic passing of the inaugural AEW International Champion, former 2-time AEW World Trios Champion, オープン・ザ・ドリームゲートチャンピオン, オープン・ザ・ブレイブゲートチャンピオン, オープン・ザ・ツインゲートチャンピオン, 3-time オープン・ザ・トライアングルゲートチャンピオン, PWG World Tag Team Champion, 2-time NXT Cruiserweight Champion & 2-time NXT Tag Team Champion Pac.

The title track recalls going from a joyful child to an adult filled with emotional suffering over a soulful boom bap beat whereas “Through My Pain” goes for a more drumless vibe instrumentally hoping this person finds common ground some day over some bare pianos. “Dandelions” produced by Joe Corfield bares his soul on top of this lo-fi beat talking about needing to become free while “Sicily” discusses a trip he & his partner took to Italy.

“Baby Love” continues from there with this laidback dedication to Kofi’s ride or die leading into the 2nd & my personal favorite single “No Way!” hooking up a soulful boom bap instrumental from Pitch 92 so he can ask why people want to break his soul. “Dozen Roses” featuring Wiki links up over a string sample desiring to get acquainted with their lovers’ families just before the self-produced “Kofi Says” soulfully talks about simply making it through the day.

Meanwhile on “Soufflé”, we have Kofi over an organ & some crooning vocals pleading for this woman to give him 1 more chance while the luxuriously soulful boom bap pleaser “Ghostflower” that Pitch 92 cooked up talks about hopes of being everything his date likes. “Where Did We Go Wrong?” posed the very question in the aftermath of a breakup until he tells the story of a 28 year old meeting an Instagram model named “Alissa”.

“Little Flower” ends The Last Flower to Bloomtalking about his worries of running out of time despite God knowing everything will sort itself out when it’s all said & done prior to “Gardener Flow” starting a brief deluxe run with a lead single containing 1 last Pitch 92 beat groovily declaring himself the realest of the realest. The other bonus track “Mary’s Gold” properly concludes the album runs it back with Joe Corfield for a jazzy boom bap outro talking about falling in love during the first date.

Becoming one of the UK hip hop scene’s most consistent artists in the last decade, The Last Flower to Bloom celebrates almost an entire year of All the Flowers Have Bloomed with an epilogue that’d go right behind the latter as my 3rd favorite in Kofi Stone’s discography with the debut taking up the #1 spot. The production feels like a combination of the R&B undertones explored throughout the predecessor along with the jazzy, lo-fi boom bap sounds of Nobody Cares ‘Till Everybody Does & A Man After God’s Own Heart, consciously confronting topics like introspection & love from a place of sincerity.

Score: 4/5

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730atMorning – “Antione’s Son” review

Here is the 3rd studio LP from Minneapolis, Minnesota rapper 730atMorning. Someone who would drop 3 extended plays in 2022 including Pots*, untitled & Hi, I’m Alive. He would later follow it up with the Creeper EP, the 7:30* EP, the full-length debut Asphalt, the Guarded EP, the sophomore effort Under the Bridge, the Rotten Fruit EP, his previous full-length Save Your Grievance, the almost inside EP & the Insiders tape. Coming off both I Can’t STFU & 1 Man Band, Antione’s Son has the world waiting a bit longer until Context.

“habitat” opens up with this pop rap intro talking about him staying up in the woods whereas the bouncy “high life” incorporates some heavy synthesizers so he can boast his tastefulness. “Done For” produced by Internet Money Records in-house producer Rio Leyva ranks amongst my top 3 tracks talking about moving slow off lean while “vr” suggests that the people trying to be like him shouldn’t hate themselves for it because it’s no way to live.

southsidesilhouette & Tezzus both save the strongest features for the rage-inducing “foolish” throwing shots at all these dumb muhfuckas leading into “also” talking about this woman he holds dear to his heart always running back to him since she knows they have something. “timeline” suggests for those working dayjobs to clock in & that he isn’t on that type of shit just before another favorite “geeked until the day” hops over a plugg instrumental from Feardorian to talk about his lifestyle.

“withdrawals > betrayal” hits the midway point of Antione’s Son explaining that he doesn’t feel any pain since he’s off percocets, xanax & codeine while “instincts” brings these psychedelic synth melodies in the picture asking figuring out why he makes himself go insane. “sick kid” flexes he’ll pour up 80 like my 2nd favorite basketball player of all-time behind Michael Jordan: the late, great Kobe Bryant while “the king of the fall” talks about love meaning more to him than any amount of money.

Baby Cute appears for the atmospheric “shooting deep” talking about making it to the top together & staying afloat while “feelin’ good” featuring kels!refuses to invest in people who truly don’t support them. “souls attached” talks about being richer than he’s ever been while “amanda” discusses being as smart as the person who this is named after. “don’t get hurt +” realizes he shouldn’t have fucked to give a bitch another chance & “the great escape” ends Antione’s Son professing his love for this person.

Presuming Context will come out at some point in the new year, Antione’s Son distinguishes itself from 1 Man Band rather than expanding the world of that previous EP with a completely separate entity of it’s own & one I enjoy less than the predecessor albeit equally to last Halloween’s I Can’t STFU. It’d be more interesting if he got more interesting names handling the production, but that doesn’t take away the fact 730atMorning’s getting more introspective topically.

Score: 3.5/5

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