Meek Mill is Both Dazzling and Disappointing on ‘Expensive Pain’
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When the embattled Philly rapper is on his game, there's no one better. But his fifth album often lacks focus and energy.
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Common is a Righteous Respectable Adult on ‘A Beautiful Revolution, Pt. 2’
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe rapper's latest LP has its heart in the right place but mellow bromides vibes only get him so far
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Pop Smoke’s ‘Faith’ Dilutes Its Star’s Intensity With Endless Features
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe rapper's second posthumous album has some dazzling moments, but ultimately feels like business as usual for an audience whose attention may be elsewhere
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Lil Baby and Lil Durk’s ‘The Voice of the Heroes’ is a So-So Superstar Team-Up
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe ascendant rappers' have charisma to burn but the energy flags on this collaborative LP
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25 Essential Prince Songs
Posted in: Music ListsThe best of the Purple One's world-changing, genre-defying hits
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DMX: 16 Essential Songs
Posted in: Music FeaturesYonkers rapper, who has died at age 50, combined raw charisma with hit-making savvy for a catalog that changed the sound of hip-hop
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40 Greatest One-Album Wonders
Posted in: Music ListsThe best one-and-dones, including Lauryn Hill, Jeff Buckley, Young Marble Giants, and more
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Teyana Taylor’s ‘The Album’ Soars and Sags
Posted in: Album ReviewsThe singer-dancer-model-choreographer's latest is an ambitious 23-song odyssey
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Pot Sounds: The 20 Greatest Songs About Weed
Posted in: Music ListsFrom Dylan and the Beatles to Afroman and Snoop – with a little bit of Willie sprinkled on top – the best songs for stoners of all stripes
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15 Great Prince Songs That Were Hits for Other Artists
Posted in: Music ListsThe purple touch that helped the Bangles, Sinead O'Connor, Chaka Khan and more
