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Arts and Entertainment
“Raxan’s Underdog Superstar refines his 2000s-swag-inspired sound into his most cohesive project yet, though that consistency occasionally comes at the expense of variety.”
Issue 2, Volume 117
While Fakemink’s Terrified . offers some of the most compelling, self-produced experimental rap of the year, its brilliant moments are repeatedly sabotaged by a frustrating tracklist structure and bloated interludes.
Don Toliver’s Octane pushes his signature vocal experimentation to new heights across a disjointed but high-production landscape exploring modern belonging.
Issue 12, Volume 116