Kahron Spearman
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Reviews The Maryland native makes good on the hype, turning in an impressive major label debut. Logic's "Under Pressure" waxes nostalgia throughout the album, while giving a contemporary tale from multiple perspectives. By Kahron Spearman 49.6K Views -
Reviews While there are a few hiccups in track selection and lyrical consistency, "Days Before Rodeo" has Travi$ Scott taking a significant step forward. By Kahron Spearman 41.8K Views -
Reviews On "STN MTN," Glover enlists DJ Drama to create an ode to a long-gone version of Atlanta, using some of the forgotten nuances and motifs. "Kauai EP" represents a present, based on discovery and 'blunt' reflection. Using visions of a pleasant past and colorful present, Donald Glover and Childish Gambino have finally fused together. By Kahron Spearman 37.3K Views -
Reviews "PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO" proves to be a continuation of the first installment for PARTYNEXTDOOR, as he displays more quality production and an endless amount of all-consuming lust. By Kahron Spearman 35.8K Views -
Reviews Bobby Shmurda has undeniable star power and a strong ear for production, but "Shmurda She Wrote" leaves more technical (and sociological) questions than definitive answers. By Kahron Spearman 27.7K Views -
Reviews "Souled Out" features songstress Jhene Aiko bravely stretching out on her own, for which she should be commended. However, the album's lack of diversity and dynamism, in overall production, nullifies Aiko's magnetism to a considerable extent. By Kahron Spearman 26.9K Views -
Reviews "Seen It All: The Autobiography" finds the trap legend at the top of his game, comfortable with his position, and ready to finally dispense true-to-fact game. By Kahron Spearman 24.0K Views -
Reviews On the dark and moody, Metro Boomin’ assisted, Monster, Future displays himself first as an artist with a tremendous ear for production, and as a “loose cannon,” fraught with troubling paranoia. By Kahron Spearman 20.1K Views -
Reviews On "10 Summers", DJ Mustard finds himself going down the same road, with very few detours. At least those short detours are interesting. By Kahron Spearman 20.0K Views -
Reviews On BANCO, Sir Michael Rocks is still finding his way to separate himself, both from the Cool Kids' sound, and to some degree, former versions of himself. By Kahron Spearman 14.0K Views -
Original Content Rap music, specifically its lyrics, have been given numerous labels, but not necessarily the positive labels bestowed upon other forms of creative expression. No matter the divisiveness or repulsion, other forms and disciplines are usually accepted whole. Here, we explore some of the reasoning behind the subtle, and overt, rejections of rap lyrics as true art form. By Kahron Spearman 356 Views -
Original Content Our "Classic Rotation" series revisits classic albums on the anniversary of their release. Today we take a look at the Beastie Boys’ classic album, "Licensed to Ill", which dropped twenty-eight years ago on November 15, 1986. By Kahron Spearman 237 Views -
Reviews Strong performances from the rest of the Shady label aside, acceptance of "Shady XV" will purely depend on your acceptance of Eminem’s savant syndrome manifestation. By Kahron Spearman 157 Views
