Released 2021
The Off-season
J. ColeJ. Cole – The Off-season: track-by-track perspective
The Off-season- Album Overview Released on May 14, 2021, "The Off-season" marks J. Cole's sixth studio album and show…
Read the review →Albums worth hearing in full
Reviews, context and selected tracks from complete records across the Staimusic archive.
Released 2009
The Otha Side of the Trap
OJ da JuicemanUnpacking OJ da Juiceman's The Otha Side of the Trap
The Otha Side of the Trap- Album Overview "The Otha Side of the Trap," released in 2010, marks a significant entry in…
Read the review →
Released 2018
The Oven
UpchurchUpchurch experiments boldly on The Oven
The Oven- Album Overview The Oven, released in 2022, marks a significant evolution in the sound and artistic directio…
Read the review →
Released 2013
The Paradigm Shift
KornListening to The Paradigm Shift by Korn-The Paradigm Shift
Album overview Released on October 8, 2013, "The Paradigm Shift" marks Korn's eleventh studio album and the first to …
Read the review →
Released 2011
The Path of Totality
KornCheck the vibes: Korn-The Path of Totality – The Path of Totality
Album overview Korn's "The Path of Totality," released on December 6, 2011, marks a significant pivot in the band's s…
Read the review →
Released 2018
The Pimp Tape
Too $hortDiving deep into The Pimp Tape by Too $hort
The Pimp Tape- Album Overview "The Pimp Tape," released on November 9, 2017, marks a significant entry in the discogr…
Read the review →
Released 2004
The Pioneers
Mc EihtAlbum spotlight: Mc Eiht-The Pioneers – The Pioneers
Album overview Mc Eiht, a prominent figure in West Coast hip-hop, released his album "The Pioneers" in 2021 under the…
Read the review →
Released 2004
The Pioneers
Spice 1Is The Pioneers Spice 1's best work yet?
The Pioneers- Album Overview Released in 1996, "The Pioneers" is the fourth studio album by American rapper Spice 1, …
Read the review →
Released 1993
The Polyfuze Method
Kid RockCheck the vibes: Kid Rock-The Polyfuze Method – The Polyfuze Method
Album overview "The Polyfuze Method," released in 1993, is Kid Rock's debut studio album, marking the entry of a uniq…
Read the review →
Released 2009
The Potential
TygaListening to The Potential by Tyga
The Potential- Album Overview Released in 2023, "The Potential" marks a significant addition to Tyga's discography, s…
Read the review →
Released 2009
The Power of Future
Krs-oneA closer look at Krs-one-The Power of Future's album The Power of Future
Album overview KRS-One, a pivotal figure in hip-hop, known for his insightful lyrics and powerful delivery, released …
Read the review →
Released 2015
The Powers That B
Death GripsThe Powers That B: exploring the world of Death Grips
The Powers That B- Album Overview Released on March 19, 2015, "The Powers That B" is the third studio album by the ex…
Read the review →
Released 2014
The Powers That B: Niggas on the Moon
Death GripsUnpacking Death Grips-The Powers That B: Niggas on the Moon's The Powers That B: Niggas on the Moon
Album overview Death Grips' "The Powers That B: Niggas on the Moon" is a unique album that was released on June 8, 20…
Read the review →
Released 1992
The Predator
Ice CubeUnpacking Ice Cube-The Predator's The Predator
Album overview Ice Cube's iconic album "The Predator" was released on November 17, 1992, under the label Lench Mob Re…
Read the review →
Released 2009
The Pro Tools Instrumentals
GZAReview of GZA – The Pro Tools Instrumentals
The Pro Tools Instrumentals- Album Overview The Pro Tools Instrumentals is a collection of instrumental tracks from G…
Read the review →
Released 2021
The Prodigy: Ladies Only Edition
SkillibengDiving deep into The Prodigy: Ladies Only Edition by Skillibeng
The Prodigy: Ladies Only Edition- Album Overview "The Prodigy: Ladies Only Edition" is a unique addition to Skilliben…
Read the review →
Released 2012
The Purple Book
Digi G'alessioIs The Purple Book Digi G'alessio's best work yet?
The Purple Book- Album Overview "The Purple Book" by Digi G'alessio, released in 2023, marks an important milestone i…
Read the review →
Released 2012
The Purple Tape
Joey PurpJoey Purp experiments boldly on The Purple Tape
The Purple Tape- Album Overview The Purple Tape, released in 2020, marks a notable entry in the Chicago hip-hop scene…
Read the review →
Released 2009
The Pursuit Of Business
ProblematicProblematic – The Pursuit Of Business: track-by-track perspective
The Pursuit Of Business- Album Overview "The Pursuit of Business," released in 2021, marks a significant entry in the…
Read the review →
Released 2010
The Rain Book
Digi G'alessioBreaking down the themes in The Rain Book by Digi G'alessio
The Rain Book- Album Overview "The Rain Book," released in 2021, marks an intriguing entry in the discography of Digi…
Read the review →
Released 2016
The Real Hiphop
Krs-oneHow Krs-one shaped the sound of The Real Hiphop
The Real Hiphop- Album Overview "The Real Hiphop," released in 1995, is an iconic album by the influential rapper KRS…
Read the review →
Released 1998
The Real One
2 Live CrewThe Raw, Provocative Sound of 2 Live Crew’s “The Real One”
2 Live Crew, the Miami-based rap group, rose to notoriety in the late 1980s and early 1990s with their sexually expli…
Read the review →
Released 2008
The Recession
JeezyHow Jeezy shaped the sound of The Recession
The Recession- Album Overview Released on September 2, 2008, "The Recession" is Jeezy's third studio album and stands…
Read the review →
Released 2020
The Recession 2
JeezyAlbum spotlight: Jeezy – The Recession 2
The Recession 2- Album Overview The Recession 2, released on December 18, 2020, stands as a significant addition to J…
Read the review →
Released 2004
The Red Light District
LudacrisLudacris – The Red Light District: a sonic journey
Album overview The Red Light District, released on December 7, 2004, is the fourth studio album by American rapper Lu…
Read the review →
Released 1987
The Red Tape
Dj QuikThe Red Tape: discovering Dj Quik's artistry
The Red Tape- Album Overview "The Red Tape," released on March 19, 2021, marks an intriguing chapter in the career of…
Read the review →
Released 2006
The Resident Patient
Inspectah DeckExploring the sound of Inspectah Deck: The Resident Patient
The Resident Patient- Album Overview "The Resident Patient," released in 2006, marks a significant entry into the sol…
Read the review →
Released 2021
The Resurrection
Bugzy MaloneInside the atmosphere of Bugzy Malone's The Resurrection
The Resurrection- Album Overview "The Resurrection," released in 2022, marks a significant return for Manchester-base…
Read the review →
Released 1996
The Resurrection
Geto BoysUnpacking Geto Boys-The Resurrection's The Resurrection
Album overview The Resurrection is the fifth studio album by the American hip-hop group Geto Boys, released on March …
Read the review →
Released 2016
The Return Of East Atlanta Santa
Gucci ManeGucci Mane – The Return Of East Atlanta Santa: a sonic journey
The Return Of East Atlanta Santa- Album Overview "The Return Of East Atlanta Santa," released on December 16, 2016, m…
Read the review →
Released 2011
The Return of Mr. Zone 6
Gucci ManeCheck the vibes: Gucci Mane-The Return of Mr. Zone 6 – The Return of Mr. Zone 6
Album overview Released on March 22, 2011, "The Return of Mr. Zone 6" marks a significant entry in Gucci Mane's disco…
Read the review →
Released 2006
The Return of the Gangsta
CoolioListening to The Return of the Gangsta by Coolio-The Return of the Gangsta
Album overview The Return of the Gangsta, released in 2006, is the fifth studio album by American rapper Coolio. This…
Read the review →