Rap
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12/1 – 12/15: 15 Albums and some thoughts
WHAT IS MAVY? Table of contents: Sam Cooke – Mr. Soul (1963) Genre: Soul Recommended for: All Sam Cooke is perhaps the most important soul artist in history, some deem to be the genre’s creator. Mr. Soul is a perfect illustration of his talent, the soul genre, and the foundation for what was to come Continue reading
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New Listens 10/10 – 10/12: Bruno Mars, Action Bronson, Babe Rainbow
I’m out of tidbits. Use these links to jump to reviews from Bruno Mars (Pop), Action Bronson (Rap), Babe Rainbow (psych rock). Bruno Mars – 24K Magic (Pop) I hate to say this, but this is much closer to Planet Pit than I ever hoped it would be. I really like and respect Bruno – Continue reading
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New Listens 10/7 – 10/9: Phoebe Bridgers, Sampha, Madvillain
I got new airpods. Only feel like reading about music you think you might like? I get it (but come on, venture out). Use these links to jump to reviews from Phoebe Bridgers (Indie Pop), Sampha (Alternative R&B), Madvillain (Rap/Underground Hip-Hop) Phoebe Bridgers – Punisher (Indie Pop) Phoebe, boygenius, and all associated acts definitely represent Continue reading
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New Listens 10/4 – 10/6: Pitbull, Danny Brown, Andre 3000 via Flute
Now that is a trio. My fun fact will come later in the reviews. Only feel like music you think you might like? I get it. Use these links to jump to reviews from Pitbull (Mr. 305 Music), Danny Brown (Rap, Underground Hip-Hop), and Andre 3000 (Normally Rap, but this time, flute). Pitbull – Planet Pit (Mr. 305) Continue reading
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New Listens 10/1 – 10/3: Rage Against the Machine, Free Nationals, King Krule
Happy October. LOL. Get it. Only feel like music you think you might like? I get it. Use these links to jump to reviews from Rage Against the Machine (How to define? Rap/Rock/Political?), Free Nationals (R&B, Groovy), and King Krule (Melancholic British Alternative Indie Rock, mf). Rage Against the Machine – XX (Rap/Rock/Political) FUCK YOU I WONT DO Continue reading
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New Listens 9/22 – 9/24: Shuggie Otis, Nick Hakim, Outkast (again)
You gotta understand that we’re diggin’ deep here, sonny. Only feel like listening to music you think you might like? I get it. Use these links to jump to reviews from Shuggie Otis (Blues), Nick Hakim (Indie), OutKast (Rap) Shuggie Otis – Inspiration Information/Wings of Love (Blues) Damn! I just realized this was a double Continue reading
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New Listens 9/7 – 9/9: The Flaming Lips, Slum Village, Smino
To recompense for my lack of posting, I’ll fold in some other content from the wide world of pop culture. Today’s feature is one of my favorite Nathan for You episodes: Season 3, Episode 3, “The Movement”. Nathan’s ploy here is to market a furniture company as a workout initiative/weight loss method (as in, moving Continue reading
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Be – Common
With AI, we can envision a Common album that’s actually really good? This is definitely not because of Common – the man who starred in an AI commercial where he raps about artificial intelligence to strangers while walking down the sidewalk (I’m not even going to link that one for you, you’re welcome), the man Continue reading
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Utopia – Travis Scott
This one might be a bit loaded. First off, if I was 16, I cannot overstate how excited this would have made me, and how much I probably would have loved this album. I’ve talked about it in my Malibu review, but there was a time where this is the type of shit I ate Continue reading
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The Patience – Mick Jenkins
It has been a long time since a rap album was on here! I think. I’m too lazy to look. Mick Jenkins was a subject of many a debate between me and my friend Jonah. It was “Is Mick Jenkins good” in rotation with Big Sean vs. Joey Badass. Mick Jenkins, for background is an Continue reading
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