It’s release recap time and this month we are discussing Kendrick Lamar's new track and its cultural implications, the allegations against Diddy and the industry's complicity, the evolution of hip-hop album structures, LL Cool J's recent album, Alchemist's rapping skills, and Nines' retirement. 

Watching the Party Die:

• A few months on from the Drake v. Kendrick beef, and in light of the recent news regarding Diddy, are we witnessing a shift in the culture?

Releases:

• LL Cool J - THE FORCE
• The Alchemist - The Genuine Articulate
• Nines - Quit While You’re Ahead

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1YuSzuqvIAdY2vCgx47Moa?si=86e0d067d2304512

Other Projects Released:

• Talib Kweli & J. Rawls - The Confidence of Knowing
• Blu & Exile - Love (the) Ominous World
• Future - Mixtape Pluto