808's & Cold Takes

Lil Durk is back once again with one of his most personal albums yet: “7220”. Named after his grandmother’s home address, “7220” explores the hardships and challenges of Durk's rough upbringing in one of America’s most dangerous cities: Chicago, Illinois.  Shortly after it’s initial release, the NBA Youngboy diss track “Computer Murderers” was added to the deluxe version. Over the course of t...

Machine Gun Kelly is a lot of things. Being considered by many as the unofficial poster-child of the new pop-punk/emo revival movement in pop music, MGK is universally hated just as much as he is loved. He is repeatedly clowned for his shaky credibility behind his darker lyrics and basic songwriting, while on the other hand he is praised by his fans for his revamped rockstar image and catchy songs...

The world famous Japanese fashion designer Tomoaki Nagao (a.k.a. Nigo) has many successful ventures in pushing pop culture. In the musical world, he is the founding member of the Teriyaki Boyz group (best known for their international hit “Tokyo Drift”), and has collaborated his DJ/production skills alongside hip hop legends such as Kanye West & Pharrell Williams.  However, outside of music, N...

Benny the Butcher is a critically acclaimed & well respected rapper from Buffalo, New York and one of the biggest names affiliated with the hip hop supergroup known as Griselda. Alongside Westside Gunn and Conway the Machine, Benny the Butcher and Griselda Records are bringing back a side of East Coast rap that the industry hasn’t seen since the days of Pro Era and the Beast Coast movement.   ...

Conway the Machine is a critically acclaimed & well respected rapper from Buffalo, New York and one of the biggest names affiliated with the hip hop supergroup known as Griselda. Alongside Westside Gunn and Benny the Butcher, Conway and Griselda Records are bringing back a side of East Coast rap that the industry hasn’t seen since the days of Pro Era and the Beast Coast movement.     While vin...

midwxst is an artist out of Indiana whose music is a crazy blend of rap, electronic, hyperpop, pop-punk, emo, trap, etc. Making the majority of his new EP in his college dorm, midwxst and his music are making huge waves in the hip hop & hyperpop scene.  Here is our review of midwxst’s latest EP: better luck next time.  Check out midwxst’s Music: https://www.youtube.com/c/midwxst   https://open...

$NOT is a relatively new, but very successful Florida rapper signed to 300 Entertainment. Starting his career out with some viral hits such as Gosha & Billy Boy, his career took off even further with the Lyrical Lemonade music videos for Revenge, Mean (with Flo Milli), & Tell Em with Cochise. His brand new album boasts features from A$AP Rocky, Kevin Abstract, Trippie Redd, Juicy J, &...

Our review of EARTHGANG’s second full length album under J. Cole’s Dreamville Records: GHETTO GODS! Check out EARTHGANG’s Music:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJusRtmsqq629xjPM4EskBg   https://open.spotify.com/artist/5MbNzCW3qokGyoo9giHA3V?si=yfLVHvceSRiBH6tC_MWZgA   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/earthgang/883745032   Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sn...

Yeat has become one of the most talked about rapper's of the last couple years for his eccentric delivery and catchy production. Here is our review of his brand new album,  2 Alivë! Check out Yeat’s Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV4UK9LNNLViFP4qZA_Wmfw   https://open.spotify.com/artist/3qiHUAX7zY4Qnjx8TNUzVx?si=BDHqWdymR16s9zs7MryMJw   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yeat/13180944...

Today, we discuss our predictions and personal choices for the winners of the 2022 Grammy Awards!  Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

Brayden reviews his first album by The Happy Fits: Concentrate.  Check out The Happy Fits’ Music:  https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHappyFits   https://open.spotify.com/artist/73rPcaYEhBd0UuVZBqqyQJ?si=fgbVlUTWSZqYUzfsNAE4DA   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-happy-fits/1149020532   Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

Maxx reviews the sophomore album by the Beths: Jump Rope Gazers. Check out The The Beths’ Music:  https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBeths   https://open.spotify.com/artist/7DjwIxbe8kpw4pqnzAMoin?si=xnwqjL3hTaagXzaKD8hr0g   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-beths/1110150231   Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

Finally free from his record deal, KYLE has come back to release his first fully independent album in years. Here is our review of It's Not So Bad, featuring our lovely voice announcer, Henry Warwick! Date Recorded: February 6th, 2022. Check out KYLE’s Music:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzh_pC-GdOzUDMK2gBBfoZA   https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qBgvVog0wzW75IQ48mU7v?si=x4OGP3hDT_-WxXuj2...

Few Good Things is Saba's newest studio album since his critically acclaimed 2018 album CARE FOR ME. It includes features from G Herbo, Krayzie Bone, Smino, 6LACK, Black Thought, and many more. Here are our thoughts on Saba's brand new album! Date Recorded: February 6th, 2022. Check out Saba’s Music:  https://www.youtube.com/c/SabaPIVOT   https://open.spotify.com/artist/7Hjbimq43OgxaBRpF...

Our review of Cordae's feature heavy sophomore album under Atlantic Records, From a Birds Eye View! Date Recorded: January 16th, 2022. Check out Cordae’s Music:  https://www.youtube.com/c/YBNCordaeOfficial   https://open.spotify.com/artist/0huGjMyP507tBCARyzSkrv?si=br7imeB2RSGkZfF3SPDkjg   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cordae/1384072011   Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes h...

Our review of Earl Sweatshirt's brand new 10-track album, SICK! The album boasts features from underground rap duo, Armand Hammer (Billy Woods & ELUCID) and Detroit's most celebrated member of Bruiser Brigade, Zelooperz. Date Recorded: January 16th, 2022. Check out Earl Sweatshirt’s Music:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo1MSTJzho-_rQWWAjxisDA   https://open.spotify.com/artist/3A5...

Today we pair off two of rap's biggest rockstars against each other : Lil Uzi Vert & Playboi Carti. Date Recorded: September 26th, 2021. Check out Lil Uzi Vert’s Music:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqwxMqUcL-XC3D9-fTP93Mg   https://open.spotify.com/artist/4O15NlyKLIASxsJ0PrXPfz?si=vz0lcvz8TJKMRr3H8Iv7_Q   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lil-uzi-vert/940710524   Check out Playboi Ca...

Here is our review of The Weeknd's newest release, narrated by Jim Carrey: Dawn FM! Date Recorded: January 16th, 2022. Check out The Weeknd’s Music:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0WP5P-ufpRfjbNrmOWwLBQ   https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Xyo4u8uXC1ZmMpatF05PJ?si=5pQi1Ol3QqGxvxeXvH1tZw   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-weeknd/479756766   Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Tak...

Here is our review of Gunna's newest record-breaking album: DS4EVER. Date Recorded: January 16th, 2022. Check out Gunna’s Music:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAkIMkEaa9sZmjcy7mfd5lQ   https://open.spotify.com/artist/2hlmm7s2ICUX0LVIhVFlZQ?si=rfC50eOYRuyFlAoGzjR-aw&nd=1   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gunna/1236267297   Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://link...

Happy New Years from 808's & Cold Takes! To wrap up our musical takes on 2021, we've listed all our favorite albums and songs from the entire year along with our least favorites. Joining us today is our good friend from audio school: TEO! Date Recorded: December 29th, 2021.       Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

Our review of Lil Nas X's first full length album under Columbia Records: MONTERO.  Date Recorded: September 26th, 2021.  Check out Lil Nas X’s Music:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_uMv3bNXwapHl8Dzf2p01Q   https://open.spotify.com/artist/7jVv8c5Fj3E9VhNjxT4snq?si=UJBdX10UQHGoCWNX7cxoHg   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lil-nas-x/1400730578   Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold T...

Our review of Little Simz brand new and critically acclaimed album: Sometimes I Might Be Introvert! Date Recorded: September 26th, 2021. Check out Little Simz’s Music:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC89IYKXyf15qNezA7IuFG1A   https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eXZu6O7nAUA5z6vLV8NKI?si=AKkmg_W9Rz68VJM2ft-1DQ   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/little-simz/627674564   Leave a comment! For More 808’s...

Here is our review of Baby Keem's massively successful debut album under Kendrick Lamar's new pgLang record label: The Melodic Blue. Date Recorded: September 26th, 2021. Check out Baby Keem’s Music:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0Hi7HpCBCNeKpdKKcQqGQ   https://open.spotify.com/artist/5SXuuuRpukkTvsLuUknva1?si=KpqfMGzXRP28d1VcNFgVzA   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/baby-keem/1413...

Finally dropping his first solo project outside of the infamous metal/rap group City Morgue, ZillaKami's debut solo album features the likes of Denzel Curry, Lil Uzi Vert, and even features vocal cameos of Slipknot's Corey Taylor himself. Here is our review of ZillaKami's new album: DOG BOY. Date Recorded: September 26th, 2021. Check out ZillaKami’s Music:  https://www.youtube.com/c...

Our review of Pi'erre Bourne's newest installment into his own self-produced music: The Life Of Pi'erre 5. Check out Pi’erre Bourne’s Music:  https://www.youtube.com/user/PierreBourne   https://open.spotify.com/artist/3x3jSlhyv5CiCZDZlaTq0M?si=dodlrREeSSCDDQXtzuNNLw   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/pierre-bourne/920962158   Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https:/...