808's & Cold Takes

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:/...

Our review of Trippie Redd's massively successful 2021 studio album: Trip At Knight.  Check out Trippie Redd’s Music:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCstw-41J8syXgdJ8xWvaizA   https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Xgp2XMz1fhVYe7i6yNAax?si=dEdKYU4wQn2NzSNBpDGRlQ   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/trippie-redd/1203172438   Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808snco...

We're back with another bracket styled tournament: Who has the best producer tag in Hip Hop?  This tournament features the likes of: Metro Boomin, Mike Will Made It, Pi'erre Bourne, Kenny Beats, Zaytoven, Southside, Buddha Bless, Hitmaka, DJ Mustard, Harry Fraud, Hit Boy, Tay Keith, and more!! Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

We're back with our review of Kanye West's long awaited tenth studio album dedicated to his late mother: Donda. Date Recorded: September 5th, 2021.   Check out Kanye West’s Music:  https://www.youtube.com/user/kanyewest   https://open.spotify.com/artist/5K4W6rqBFWDnAN6FQUkS6x?si=YXJaTYcPQxW5_vHyrbjGMw&dl_branch=1   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kanye-west/2715720   Leave a commen...

Our review of the newest full length album from Canada's rap/pop/r&b phenomenon.. Drake with Certified Lover Boy!! Date Recorded: September 5th, 2021. Check out Drake’s Music:  https://www.youtube.com/user/DrakeOfficial   https://open.spotify.com/artist/3TVXtAsR1Inumwj472S9r4?si=9-5Mb50nTpyv9XL1L70_RQ&dl_branch=1   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/drake/271256   Leave a comment! For...

Today we give our thoughts on the 2021 XXL Freshman Cover including our favorite performances and cyphers!! Check out XXL Magazine:  https://www.youtube.com/user/XXLMagazine   https://www.xxlmag.com   Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

Our review of Ski Mask's long awaited re-entry into music after almost 3 years: Sin City The Mixtape!! Date Recorded: June 26th, 2021. Check out Ski Mask’s Music:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdARoxad2UaIQPDy6fbz4Nw   https://open.spotify.com/artist/2rhFzFmezpnW82MNqEKVry?si=Uke9XCbuTZiYVpUtR694Zw&dl_branch=1   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ski-mask-the-slump-god/1174308445   Lea...

Our review of IDK's second album under Warner Records, USEE4YOURSELF! Recorded on July 13th, 2021. Check out IDK’s Music:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyzWvqEm4w0HTS6OGemsZCA   https://open.spotify.com/artist/6aiFCgyKNwF9Rv5TOxnE8E?si=3bZeoXT3RMuZ1W-zQDfyxw&dl_branch=1   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/idk/703549373   Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr....

Our review of Doja Cat's third album, Planet Her!! Date Recorded: June 26th, 2021. Check out Doja Cat’s Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl23pGTHVYqvKsgY0A-_w   https://open.spotify.com/artist/5cj0lLjcoR7YOSnhnX0Po5?si=N7QwTk0mTeeYwZEDi-9BjA&dl_branch=1   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/doja-cat/830588310   Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808s...

Here is our review of one of the biggest debut rap album of the year: Pooh Shiesty's, SHIESTY SEASON!! Check out Pooh Shiesty’s Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTBIIbIs83IBsy4E1BQxYBw   https://open.spotify.com/artist/5F1aAS1duwlzExnPs3l2Xe?si=c1nl2YleS3-eUwZFA0KaYQ&dl_branch=1   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/pooh-shiesty/1456620250   Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold...

Our review of the biggest collaborative rap album of the year between Atlanta superstar Lil Baby and Chicago's acclaimed rapstar Lil Durk: The Voice of the Heroes! Date Recorded: June 26th, 2021. Check out Lil Baby’s Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVS88tG_NYgxF6Udnx2815Q   https://open.spotify.com/artist/5f7VJjfbwm532GiveGC0ZK?si=F2Flt_ZcQhuZqReXB-paWQ&dl_branch=1   https://music...

Our review of Polo G's star-studded third album: Hall of Fame! Date Recorded: June 26th, 2021. Check out Polo G’s Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0ifXd2AVf1LMYbqwB5GH4g   https://open.spotify.com/artist/6AgTAQt8XS6jRWi4sX7w49?si=ezicjivRTX2jwtlMoCU3xw&dl_branch=1   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/polo-g/1159371412   Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linkt...

Our review of Tyler, The Creator's long awaited new album, CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST, featuring the likes of 42 Dugg, NBA Youngboy, Lil Uzi, Lil Wayne, Pharrell, and last but not least.. DJ DRAMA!!! Date Recorded: June 26th, 2021. Check out Tyler, The Creator’s Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsQBsZJltmLzlsJNG7HevBg   https://open.spotify.com/artist/4V8LLVI7PbaPR0K2TGSxFF?si=qaWZKJIRRRG...

Our review of Trippie Redd's collaborative rock project with Travis Barker: Neon Shark. Date Recorded: March 7th, 2021. Check out Trippie Redd’s Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCstw-41J8syXgdJ8xWvaizA   https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Xgp2XMz1fhVYe7i6yNAax?si=3HZUlmtNRpCzbmsJYBGE9Q&dl_branch=1   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/trippie-redd/1203172438   Leave a comment! For More...

Our long delayed review of the final chapter in the iconic Migos album trilogy: Culture 3! Date Recorded: June 13th, 2021. Check out more music from Migos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9YcTIQuhwgoOQqYMKYqW9A   https://open.spotify.com/artist/6oMuImdp5ZcFhWP0ESe6mG?si=jkCOMKG7QCiwIY5KlIjlrw&dl_branch=1   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/migos/569925101   Leave a comment! For More 808’s &a...

With the year 2021 being already halfway over, tune in to hear our thoughts on the music that's been coming out including our top albums/songs of the year so far! Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

Finally, our overdue review of the new album from legendary North Carolina rapper: J Cole. Also briefly joining us on this review is our good friend and announcer: Henry! Check out J. Cole’s music https://youtube.com/c/jcole   https://open.spotify.com/artist/6l3HvQ5sa6mXTsMTB19rO5?si=BVUtV4rYSHCphGmIq-98zw   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/j-cole/73705833   Leave a comment! For More 808’s &...

Our review of the debut album from Disney's newest breakout popstar: Olivia Rodrigo! Check out Olivia Rodrigo’s Music https://youtube.com/c/OliviaRodrigomusic   https://open.spotify.com/artist/1McMsnEElThX1knmY4oliG?si=q3idbMpdQCyvzQi94VsAPw   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/olivia-rodrigo/979458609   Leave a comment! For More 808’s & Cold Takes https://linktr.ee/808sncoldtakes  

Our review of the Hip Hop supergroup CZARFACE's new album with MF DOOM, "Super What?".  Check out CZARFACE’s music https://youtube.com/user/pterolab   https://open.spotify.com/artist/4John8fJ3LKqFho0pselVr?si=dxObEZIRRc6Z5QreAXoDHw   https://music.apple.com/us/artist/czarface/592222059   Check out MF DOOM's music https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Y8dX3XdGsp2akU-SKfreA   https:...