Grant Jones

8.5

Emskee & Milkcrate :: The Dumb Bummer

Grant JonesJune 11, 2024

New York rap has long wrestled with its identity. Last week I tried to unpick who Ghostface Killah's latest album was aimed at, considering his long, illustrio... Read More...

EPReview

7.5

Reks :: Hidden Messages in Water

Grant JonesJune 4, 2024

This album title from the latest Reks EP kind of sums up his reputation as a rapper. His flow has always been the strongest weapon in the Boston artist's arsen... Read More...

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5

Ghostface Killah :: Set the Tone

Grant JonesMay 28, 2024

Twenty years ago, we were in the midst of a Wu-Tang revival after a period of disappointing albums at the turn of the millennium. Masta Killa's long-awaited de... Read More...

LPReview

8.5

Elzhi & Oh No :: Heavy Vibrato

Grant JonesMay 14, 2024

I love data, and I would happily spend my evenings fixing all the inaccuracies found on streaming platforms when it comes to release dates. Elzhi recently conf... Read More...

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8

Classified :: Luke’s View

Grant JonesMay 14, 2024

Roll right up, all you jaded dads, because here's the album for you. The term grown man rap is nearly as well worn as my slippers at this point, but Classified... Read More...

LPReview

9

Blueprint :: Falling Down

Grant JonesMay 7, 2024

Few voices in rap nail normality as astutely as Ohio's Blueprint does, and his new EP “Falling Down” reiterates why his approach remains essential in 2024. Amo... Read More...

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