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STAIMUSIC ALBUM REVIEWS

Albums worth hearing in full

Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.

Upchurch — Hideas: The Album
Released 2021

Hideas: The Album

Upchurch

Hideas: The Album by Upchurch: expectations vs reality

Hideas: The Album- Album Overview "Hideas: The Album" is the highly anticipated project from American country rap art…

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Big Soto — High
Released 2021

High

Big Soto

Is High Big Soto's best work yet?

High- Album Overview "High," released in 2021, marks a significant entry in Big Soto's discography, showcasing the Ve…

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Saweetie — High Maintenance
Released 2018

High Maintenance

Saweetie

High Maintenance by Saweetie: expectations vs reality

High Maintenance- Album Overview Released on March 20, 2020, "High Maintenance" marks the debut EP of American rapper…

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MoStack — High Street Kid
Released 2017

High Street Kid

MoStack

High Street Kid: discovering MoStack's artistry

High Street Kid- Album Overview Released on September 18, 2020, "High Street Kid" is the debut studio album by Britis…

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Creaky Jackals — High Tide
Released 2016

High Tide

Creaky Jackals

Inside High Tide by Creaky Jackals

High Tide- Album Overview "High Tide," released in 2021, marks the debut album of the indie rock band Creaky Jackals.…

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The Luniz — High Timez
Released 2015

High Timez

The Luniz

The Luniz – High Timez: a sonic journey

High Timez- Album Overview "High Timez," the debut studio album by the hip-hop duo The Luniz, was released on March 1…

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El-p — High Water
Released 2004

High Water

El-p

Album spotlight: El-p-High Water – High Water

Album overview El-P, known for his innovative production and lyrical prowess, released his album "High Water" in 2023…

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Marley Marl — Hip Hop Dictionary
Released 2000

Hip Hop Dictionary

Marley Marl

Review of Marley Marl-Hip Hop Dictionary – Hip Hop Dictionary

Album overview Marley Marl's "Hip Hop Dictionary" is an influential album released in 1998, solidifying the artist's …

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Nas — Hip Hop Is Dead
Released 2006

Hip Hop Is Dead

Nas

Hip Hop Is Dead: the next chapter for Nas

Hip Hop Is Dead- Album Overview "Hip Hop Is Dead," released on December 19, 2006, serves as a pivotal moment in Nas's…

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Krs-one — Hip Hop Lives
Released 2007

Hip Hop Lives

Krs-one

Krs-one-Hip Hop Lives – Hip Hop Lives: a sonic journey

Album overview KRS-One's "Hip Hop Lives," released in 2007, is a compelling addition to the genre, showcasing his end…

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Marley Marl — Hip Hop Lives
Released 2007

Hip Hop Lives

Marley Marl

The evolution of Marley Marl-Hip Hop Lives in Hip Hop Lives

Album overview Marley Marl's "Hip Hop Lives," released in 2007, is a significant album in the hip-hop genre, showcasi…

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Too $hort — History: Mob Music
Released 2011

History: Mob Music

Too $hort

The evolution of Too $hort in History: Mob Music

History: Mob Music- Album Overview Released in 2012, "History: Mob Music" marks a significant chapter in the illustri…

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Lele Pons — Hit It
Released 2021

Hit It

Lele Pons

Lele Pons experiments boldly on Hit It

Hit It- Album Overview "Hit It" is the debut album by Venezuelan-American social media influencer, singer, and actres…

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Das Efx — Hold It Down
Released 1995

Hold It Down

Das Efx

Hold It Down: A Deep Dive into the Das Efx Album

Hip-hop is a genre that has seen countless artists come and go over the years, with each bringing their own unique fl…

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Ice-T — Home Invasion
Released 1993

Home Invasion

Ice-T

Listening to Home Invasion by Ice-T-Home Invasion

Album overview Ice-T's "Home Invasion," released on March 31, 1993, is a significant entry in the hip-hop genre, show…

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Drake — Honestly, Nevermind
Released 2022

Honestly, Nevermind

Drake

One week with Honestly, Nevermind: thoughts on Drake

Honestly, Nevermind- Album Overview Released on June 17, 2022, "Honestly, Nevermind" marks a significant departure fo…

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Mc Eiht — Hood Arrest
Released 2003

Hood Arrest

Mc Eiht

Exploring the sound of Mc Eiht-Hood Arrest: Hood Arrest

Album overview Mc Eiht's "Hood Arrest," released in 1996, is a pivotal album in the West Coast hip-hop scene, showcas…

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Upchurch — Hooligan
Released 2019

Hooligan

Upchurch

Listening guide: Upchurch's Hooligan

Hooligan- Album Overview Released on March 17, 2023, "Hooligan" is the latest studio album by American country rap ar…

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Doja Cat — Hot Pink
Released 2019

Hot Pink

Doja Cat

Hot Pink: what Doja Cat wants you to feel

Hot Pink- Album Overview Doja Cat's "Hot Pink," released on November 7, 2019, marks a significant evolution in her ar…

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Danny Brown — Hot Soup
Released 2014

Hot Soup

Danny Brown

Danny Brown-Hot Soup – Hot Soup: a sonic journey

Album overview Danny Brown's "Hot Soup," released in 2008, is a mixtape that showcases his distinctive voice and styl…

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Salt 'n' Pepa — Hot, Cool
Released 0

Hot, Cool

Salt 'n' Pepa

Hot, Cool: the next chapter for Salt 'n' Pepa

Hot, Cool- Album Overview Salt 'n' Pepa's album "Hot, Cool" was released in 1990 and marked a significant moment in t…

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Tyga — Hotel California
Released 2013

Hotel California

Tyga

One week with Hotel California: thoughts on Tyga

Hotel California- Album Overview Tyga's fourth studio album, "Hotel California," was released on April 9, 2013, under…

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Machine Gun Kelly — Hotel Diablo
Released 2019

Hotel Diablo

Machine Gun Kelly

First impressions of Machine Gun Kelly – Hotel Diablo

Hotel Diablo- Album Overview Released on July 5, 2019, "Hotel Diablo" is the fourth studio album by American rapper M…

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Hollywood Undead — Hotel Kalifornia
Released 2022

Hotel Kalifornia

Hollywood Undead

Hollywood Undead – Hotel Kalifornia: track-by-track perspective

Hotel Kalifornia- Album Overview Hollywood Undead's "Hotel Kalifornia," released on August 12, 2022, marks a signific…

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Moreno — House Deluxe, Volume 11
Released 2006

House Deluxe, Volume 11

Moreno

Moreno – House Deluxe, Volume 11: track-by-track perspective

House Deluxe, Volume 11- Album Overview "House Deluxe, Volume 11," released in 2022, is a notable entry in the electr…

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The Weeknd — House Of Balloons
Released 2011

House Of Balloons

The Weeknd

The Weeknd raises the bar with House Of Balloons

House Of Balloons- Album Overview "House Of Balloons," released on March 21, 2011, marked the debut of Canadian artis…

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House Of Pain — House Of Pain
Released 1992

House Of Pain

House Of Pain

House Of Pain: the next chapter for House Of Pain

House Of Pain- Album Overview The self-titled album "House Of Pain" by the American hip-hop group House Of Pain was r…

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