Tyler, the Creator - Flower Boy

Tyler, the Creator blossoms as a rapper, producer, and lyricist on Flower Boy, his most beautiful and well-crafted album to date.

Domo Genesis - Genesis

The commercial debut of former Odd Future member Domo Genesis barely reaches the low bar of expectations his previous tapes and features set.

The Internet - Ego Death

The Internet's latest album includes vast improvements on the production and instrument front. However, their songwriting and vocal skills makes Ego Death far from a great record.

Tyler, The Creator - Cherry Bomb

OF'S Tyler, The Creator comes together with an album of ultra-distorted hardcore hip hop and smooth, lush neo-soul.

Lil Herb - "Knucklehead" (feat. Earl Sweatshirt)

Oh, how the times haves changed. Corporate America, once hated by cool kids alike is now a factory producing some of the most interesting singles and collaborations that are happening today. Adult Swim and Redbull have embraced the notion of acting as enablers for young artistic minds to come together through sponsoring far reaching singles programs. Look no further than "Knucklehead" by Lil Herb featuring Earl Sweatshirt for proof of this movement's value. Earl's dark and jazzy production always seemed more suited to the cold streets of New York than the sun drenched suburbs that Odd Future squirm their way through. Here he teams up with Lil' Herb--who sounds a little too much like Joey Bada$$ for comfort--to explore this realm of hip-hop. The two blend together in the best way possible. I'd even wager that Earl sees how well his production works in this realm. He speeds up his traditionally uninspired--yet, technically impressive-delivery and seemingly gets carried away by the New York aggression he's witnessing.

If corporations are leading artists to make genuine artistic discoveries, all that I want to say then is long live capitalism!

- Garrett Cottingham

Mellowhype - INSA

Mellowhype's latest project shows an enjoyable increase in technical skill since their last full-length affair--even if the end the result is sort of generic.

Earl Sweatshirt - "Hive"

Earl Sweatshirt has just shared a new song and video for his upcoming debut album, Doris.

"Hive" features guest spots from Vince Staples and Casey Veggies, and boasts a murky, spacious beat courtesy of fellow Odd Future affiliate, Matt Martians, and Earl himself. If the production isn't enough to convey Earl's continued fascination with the dark and macabre, then the Hiro Murai-directed music video is sure to clear up any uncertainties. Enjoy!

Doris is due out August 20th via Columbia Records.

Tyler, The Creator - Wolf

Tyler, The Creator returns from 2011's Goblin with a much more ambitious and worthwhile effort.