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@RBJ909
CURATOR & hip hop journalist
A true rap nerd since 1994, creative director RBJ has been immersed in the world of hip-hop for over two decades. As a hip-hop journalist, he has studied countless artists, reviewed countless albums, and written extensively about the culture and history of rap music. His passion for the genre is contagious, and he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the RAPNRD community.
TRK X TRK
Album Reviews
May 13, 2022
Rating: 8.5/10
Studio album by K. Lamar
Kendrick Lamar's latest (Double) LP reveals the deep honesty and vulnerabilities of the greatest rapper of the 21st century. Featuring the deep introspective reflections of a mature soul who is continually seeking evolution. A unique and unapologetic offering for the masses.
March 23, 2004
Rating: 9.5/10
Episode 38
The legendary west coast producer Madlib teamed up with the late great MF DOOM in 2004 to create a modern rap masterpiece. Obscure samples and off-kilter rhyme schemes showcase the raw, undeniable talent of the pair.
november 11, 2016
Episode 38
Rating: 9/10
The last Tribe album might be my favorite of all. A beautiful resurgence and tribute for the late great Phife Dawg. Incredible performances from guest artists all over the project. Deeply relevant social commentary.
March 25, 2022
Rating: 8/10
Episode 38
Studio album by Denzel Curry
Melt was one of my favorite albums last year. Post-COVID existentialism laced with a jazzy production. If you like Aquemini and Things Fall Apart then you will love this.
july 17, 2020
Rating: 8.5/10
Episode 38
Studio album by Blu & Exile
This is a very dense yet cohesive jazz rap record. The musical chemistry between Blu & Ex is near-perfect. Blu takes ambitious lyrical concepts and executes it very well. One of my favorite projects of the decade thus far.
MAY 24, 2005
Rating: 9/10
Be
Episode 38
Studio album by Common
One of my favorite soul sample based Hip-Hop albums. Common's classic album from the mid 00s features intricate, yet smooth lyricism. Midwest heavy weights Ye and Dilla provide a Motown inspired palette that shines on every recurrent play.
July 2, 1996
Rating: 9/10
Stakes Is High
Episode 38
Studio album by De La Soul
A mature and thought-provoking East Coast classic. The production features a stripped-down boom-bap style that compliments the verbal displays of Plugs 1 & 2. Melodic hooks and a wide criticism of where mainstream Hip-Hop was going at the time.
august 26, 2022
Rating: 8.5/10
The Forever Story
Episode 38
JID solidifies his place as one of this generation's most elite MCs. With incredible storytelling in the form of dizzying rhymes, the Atlanta rapper accomplishes a captivating experience from start to finish.
