Author Archives: @D_WILL_YUMS
An Introduction to the Fresh Issue
I asked my good friend, Darrick Williams, to write an introduction to January’s “Fresh Issue” on extremely short notice! He delivered a great piece reflecting on Hip-Hop in 2010 and looking forward to 2011, which has everything to do with
Kendrick Lamar’s O.D. // Something for Everyone
Last week, Hip-Hop was blessed with a release like no other. An album that’s been highly anticipated was released for purchase on iTunes AND for free download with bonus tracks. The release that I am talking about is Kendrick Lamar’s
XV Is In His Own Zone // The Vizzy Zone
Last night before I hit my awesome new bed sheets, I legally downloaded XV’s latest mixtape “Vizzy Zone” to have as my smooth tunes in the early AM at the office. I’ve been tuning in since 9:45, and I’ve already
Outasight Mixtape // “Now or Never”
Oh wow, what a super dope treat this is! Outasight collabs with LRG to present his latest offering, “Now or Never”. Be warned, as this quality piece of work is only for listeners who appreciate music of substance, not that
Slum Village – Via Manifesto // Dope, But Incomplete
The wait is finally over! Villa Manifesto, Slum Villa’s latest, possibly final album is in-stores and finds T3, Elzhi, and the late J Dilla & Baatin all on one disc. Rejoice! I find myself at a bit of a crossroads.
Rick Ross – Teflon Don // A Complete Album
Honestly, Rick Ross isn’t my cup of green tea, BUT I’d be crazy not to admit that he can put together one hell of a project. The hype surrounding this album is bigger than him! (**no shots) and for good
First Half of 2010 in Hip-Hop // What’s Happened and What’s to Come
It’s July, and it’s finally starting to feel like summer in LA. Tons of Hip-Hop albums have been released that I had been anticipating, but did they live up to the hype? Some, but there are still a handful of