Jordan Kifer“Didn’t They Tell You that I Was a Savage?”: Why ANTI was the risk Rihanna had to takeWhen Rihanna let ANTI fly free into the universe, it was a big damn deal. But not in the way that you might first imagine. Yes, it was…Apr 12, 2018Apr 12, 2018
Jordan KiferJ. Snow — “Catharsis” FlowDetroit-based producer J. Snow dropped “Catharsis EP” in the second half of 2017 and since it’s release, the EP has made the rounds and…Feb 3, 2018Feb 3, 2018
Jordan KiferThe Deliverance of Justin ScottBig K.R.I.T. is back. And for once, his argument to stay in the mainstream is actually being heard. Long acknowledged by insiders for his…Dec 4, 2017Dec 4, 2017
Jordan KiferGucci Mane and “Mr. Davis”First things first, I am not a Gucci Mane expert. Far from it. As a lukewarm listener of trap, it has taken me longer than it should have…Oct 29, 2017Oct 29, 2017
Jordan KiferJaee Bryant Goes Deep with ‘Bloo’Jaee Bryant’s latest project, “Bloo,” gives us a snapshot into the 20-year-old rapper/producer’s artistic world. Hailing from Charleston…Oct 17, 2017Oct 17, 2017
Jordan KiferJessie Reyez Goes Dark with KiddoJessie Reyez is a name to know, part of a fresh new group of artists with the ability to become household names. With glowing reviews from…Sep 29, 2017Sep 29, 2017
Jordan KiferBackseat: A Love Letter to Little SimzLittle Simz is a rapper of such obvious talent it’s a crime she is not a household name in rap. I fell in love on 2013’s cover of…Sep 12, 2017Sep 12, 2017
Jordan KiferFlower BoyMusical collectives have always held a certain fascination for me. The ways we influence each other magnified among a closed circuit of…Aug 29, 2017Aug 29, 2017
Jordan KiferTidal Graves — Snapshot of EvolutionIf an album is a snapshot of an artists’ life at that time, then I would deem Khary to be talented, but somewhat unsure of himself and his…Aug 24, 2017Aug 24, 2017
Jordan KiferVince Staples’ “Big” EvolutionI’m fascinated by origin stories, understanding how a superhero comes to be and how they evolve. I’m also obsessed with finding the common…Jul 5, 2017Jul 5, 2017