Focus Hip Hop

Music Writing with a Focus on Underground Gems

  • Rating Your Old Droog’s Discography

    As I said in the beginning of my review for It Wasn’t Even Close, I’m definitely a fan of YOD. He’s a really consistent artist in my opinion. He’s not the most original or creative rapper out right now, but his pure skill as a rapper is enough to make him stand out in my…

  • Album Review | Your Old Droog – It Wasn’t Even Close

    This album was released on April 19th this year. I definitely consider myself a fan of Your Old Droog. I’ve heard pretty much every project he’s released, and I think most of it is really dope. I enjoyed his previous album, Packs, quite a bit, although I think the companion EP that he released a…

  • Album Review | Chavis Chandler – Chop Sound Dojo

    This album was released on April 11th this year. This’ll be my first time listening to a project from Chavis Chandler. I’ve never even heard a song by him. I’ve only ever heard features from him on songs by Royce da 5’9″ & Nolan the Ninja. As you may have guessed from the two artists…

  • Album Review | Nolan the Ninja – SPORTEE

    This album was released on April 19th this year. I first started listening to Nolan the Ninja in 2016 around the time he released his he[art]. album. Before checking that project out, I went back and listened to his first rap album, and I was really impressed. He reminded me a lot of Joey Bada$$…

  • EP Review | Conway the Machine – Trillmatic Presents: Organized Grime

    This EP was released on April 18th this year. It was put together by Trillmatic Goods, which is a brand I’m not really familiar with. I just googled it. Apparently they’re a “high-end streetwear brand for true hip-hop heads.” So basically, if you wanna dress like Lord Jamar, Trillmatic Goods is the plug. I really…

  • Album Review | Slauson Malone – A Quiet Farwell, Twenty Sixteen to Twenty Eighteen

    This album was released on April 18th this year. I really don’t know how I’m gonna feel about this project. Slauson Malone was a member of Standing on the Corner, who had a huge influence on Earl Sweatshirt’s latest album, Some Rap Songs, which was easily the most disappointing album of 2018 for me. To…

  • EP Review | Nu Irth – Dead Planet

    This EP was released on April 12 this year. I first heard about these guys when I stumbled upon the lead single for this project. That was a long time ago, so I don’t even really remember what it sounds like to be honest. I’m pretty sure I liked it though. If I didn’t I…

  • Album Review | Diabolic & Vanderslice – Collusion

    This album was released on April 12th this year. This is Diabolic’s third album. His last album was released all the way back in 2014. Vanderslice is an underground producer who I’ve heard a few beats from. He had some placements on a few Army of the Pharaohs albums. He also released an album last…

  • Don’t Sleep | Rejoicer – Heavy Smoke

    Don’t sleep on this latest EP from Rejoicer. It was released on April 12th this year. This isn’t really a Hip Hop project. It’s pretty much just an Electronic EP. If you’ve been following this website you should know by now that I tend to talk about Electronic music every now and then. Anyway, this…

  • Rating Vinnie Paz’s Discography

    Honestly I think Vinnie Paz has one of the best discographies in Hip Hop if you count all the collaborative shit he’s been involved in. I just love how aggressive he is as an MC. Not only does he have arguably the best voice in Hip Hop, but he’s also just a ruthless lyricist. I…

  • Album Review | Camouflage Regime

    This album was released on April 12th this year. This is the debut self titled album from a newly formed duo consisting of Tragedy Khadafi & Vinnie Paz. I’ve heard pretty much every album Vinnie Paz has ever been involved in, and I’ll be posting my rating of his discography tomorrow. I haven’t heard as…

  • EP Review | Conway the Machine – Everybody Is F.O.O.D. 3

    This EP was released on April 5th this year. Conway is the second best rapper in the Griselda crew in my opinion. I prefer Benny personally, but Conway is really good too. With that said, the first Everybody Is F.O.O.D. project is my favorite Griselda release. Considering all the hype surrounding the label, I’m surprised…