Download: JACK SPLASH – King of the Beats, Vol. 1 Jack Splash was frozen in place conducting a full symphony for Quincy Jones in 1981 at the Hollywood […]
MIXTAPE REVIEW: Diplo Presents: Free Gucci (Best of The Cold War Mixtapes)
Download: Free Gucci: Best of the Cold War Mixtapes The nature of this mixtape in principle is to explore what Gucci Mane would sound like over musical styles […]
AUDIO INTERVIEW: Wiz Khalifa
Pittsburgh’s Wiz Khalifa perhaps has one of the best tales of the new industry of hip hop in the 21st century. A mixtape monster, Khalifa spent two solid […]
Album Review: Vampire Weekend – Contra
If the formula for album sales were to include multiplying intellectual quotient and sheer amount of intellect used to craft a release, the boys of Vampire Weekend would […]
Album Review: Mary J. Blige – Stronger With Each Tear
We’re nearing the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the release of Mary J. Blige’s industry changing debut What’s the 411? As was then is still now with […]
Album Review: Alicia Keys – The Element of Freedom
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” – Anais Nin, “Risk” The […]
Writer Best of 2009: Marcus K. Dowling
Name: Marcus K. Dowling Location: Washington, DC/Baltimore, MD Website: http://www.tgrionline.com Follow On Twitter We’re bringing back our Writer and Reader Top 5ives for the of the best releases […]
Album Review: Chris Brown "Graffiti"
If this album were by anyone other than Chris Brown, it would be the best R & B album of the last five years.
Album Review: The Clipse – Til the Casket Drops
Overall, it’s great to have the Clipse back. However, their situation has left them seemingly jumbled and confused and truly unable to find a proper creative direction.
ALBUM REVIEW: Kid Sister – "Ultraviolet"
Kid Sister, pro nails and all, is absolutely the real deal. As a rapper, Kid Sister is adequate, light, funky and totally buoyed by the tracks she’s backed with.