Riley Wallace

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Riley Wallace is a Toronto-based writer, vinyl-head, and hip-hop dad. You can follow him on Twitter @specialdesigns or on Instagram @rileywallace. Please note, Riley does NOT have any other Instagram; any DM asking for money in exchange for articles is a scam, and should be avoided.

Review

Conway The Machine ‘God Don't Make Mistakes’ Is A Monument To His Depth As An Artist

HipHopDX brings you the Conway The Machine 'God Don't Make Mistakes' album review which was released on Friday February 25, 2022. Conway drops off his bet work to date.

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Review

Che Noir ‘Food For Thought’ Keeps Up Her Consistent Run Of Iron Bars

HipHopDX brings you the Che Noir 'Food For Thought' album review which was released on Friday January 21, 2022. Che continues to spit iron bars but doesn't push to next level.

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Nas & Hit-Boy ‘MAGIC’ Ups The Ante Following A Stellar 2-Album Run

HipHopDX brings you the Nas & Hit-Boy 'MAGIC' album review which was released on December 24, 2021. The duo close the year with a choice offering.

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Boldy James & Alchemist 'Super Tecmo Bo' Is A Worthy Expansion Pack To The Original

HipHopDX brings you the Boldy James & Alchemist 'Super Tecmo Bo' album review which was released on Friday December 17, 2021.

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Review - Belly's 'See You Next Wednesday' Is A Solid Effort But Doesn't Push The Envelope

HipHopDX brings you the Belly 'See You Next Wednesday' album review which was released on Friday August 27, 2021. After a long hiatus Belly returns with a whimper.

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Westside Gunn Leaves It All On The Table With Epic Final Entry 'Hitler Wears Hermes 8’

HipHopDX brings you the Westside Gunn 'Hitler Wears Hermes 8' album review which was released on Friday August 27 2021. The Griselda kingpin seemingly prepares to close out his Hitler Wears Hermes Series with a bang.

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AZ Re-Envisions His Rap Era On 'Doe Or Die II' Album - Even Without Nas Feature

HipHopDX brings you the AZ 'Do Or Die II' album review which was released on Friday September 10, 2021. The New York rapper hasn’t lost a step in the past 20+ years.

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Rick Hyde Delivers New Punchlines To Old Topics On BSF Album ‘Plates II’

HipHopDX brings you the Rick Hyde ‘Plates 2’ album review which was released on Friday September 20th 2021.The Buffalo MC delivers a solid intro project after great guest spots.

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H.E.R. Debut Album 'Back Of My Mind' Runs Long - But So Does Her Talent

While it's always weird to hear a debut album from an artist who has seen so much commercial success, Back of My Mind is the first studio release from the four-time Grammy Award-winning singer H.E.R. — the first body of work since 2019's I Used to Know Her.

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Evidence's 'Unlearning Vol. 1' Is An Alluring Mash-Up Of Veteran Bars & Demo Tape Vibes

The big win is that Evidence manages to create an introduction to a post-Weatherman version of himself that captures the energy of a demo tape, paired with the skill and reflective content of a veteran, without sounding strained or corny.

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Despite His Coveted Kanye West Feature, Evidence Has A 'Bigger Picture' For His Music

California rapper Evidence breaks down the creative process for his Unlearning Vol. 1 album and production company Bigger Picture.

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Mach-Hommy's 'Pray For Haiti' Album Is Hardcore Hip Hop With A Vanguard Punch

HipHopDX rolls out the official Mach-Hommy 'Pray For Haiti' album review.

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Review

Benny The Butcher & .38 Spesh Camps Deliver Familiar Vibes On 'Trust The Sopranos'

BSF and Trust Gang drop their album but this feels more like an appetizer — albeit one that leaves you wanting more.

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Vic Mensa’s Prison Abolition Mission Overshadows His Lyricism On ‘I TAPE’

Following up last year's ‘V TAPE,’ Chicago MC/activist Vic Mensa returns with ‘I TAPE,’ a relatively easy-to-digest 7-song project.

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Review: Benny The Butcher & Harry Fraud-Produced 'Plugs I Met 2' Mixes Vivid Lyricism With Hypnotic Samples

HipHopDX drops the official Benny The Butcher & Harry Fraud-produced 'Plugs I Met 2
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Fred The Godson's Final Video "Garcias (Ascension Theme)" Drops In Support Of His Posthumous New LP

The visual is the last one filmed by the South Bronx MC before his untimely COVID-19 related death last April.

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Brooklyn Drill Boss Sheff G's Melodic Bars Has Earned A HipHopDX Rising Star 2021 Slot!

22-year-old Brooklyn MC Sheff G is credited for his role in redefining and refocusing young Brooklyn's aesthetic — giving life to Brooklyn Drill: capturing his city's sights, sounds and energy without compromise.

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Mouthy Rap Songs Like BRS Kash's 'Throat Baby' Have Been Blowing Up For Years

While the salacious smash by BRS Kash "Throat Babies" is pushing his career into overdrive, it's important to note that it's far from the first fellatio-focused song to impact the culture.

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Review: Eminem's 'Music to Be Murdered By: Side B' Lyrics Coast Through Remarkably Familiar Territory

After kicking off the year with the surprise release of his eleventh studio LP, "Music to Be Murdered By," Eminem is ending this universally shakey year the same way. Released as a deluxe version of the LP, Side B is a 16 track expansion that delivers familiar territory with some pops of Em at his sharpest.

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Editorial

Best R&B Artists of 2020

A handful of R&B artists stood out as the best R&B singers of 2020. These singers blessed us with soundtracks for the soul when the world needed it most.

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