Write-Ups on Wisconsin Hip-Hop Albums and EPs
LocallyCopped: “Trip Through Wisco” – May 25th, 2023
“LC has much to say on this short four-track EP”
Johnny Franchino: “A E S T H E T I X” – April 21st, 2023
“Combining HipHop lyricism and electric house instrumentals, or HipHouse.”
A.C. The Ruler: “Everything Is Fine” – May 12th, 2023
“Sometimes you have to reassure yourself that “Everything Is Fine.”
Dubb Saq: “Off My Chest” – December 26th, 2023
“It’s full of emotion, lyricism, versatility, and authenticity, with a quality mix that doesn’t rely on features to sound complete.”
SammyCin: “SADBOY SAMMY” – January 27th, 2023
“His lyrics resemble the questions racing through his mind as he searches for answers”
D_Astral: “Losing What I Never Had” – September 23rd, 2022
“D_Astral has the talent to take anything he wants to say and fit it into a rhyme scheme, from love and loss to growth and guilt.”
JDMakesMusic: “Hustle Never Sleep” – February 23rd, 2023
“Hustle Never Sleeps” is more than an album title to JDMakesMusic. It is a motto for his life.”
Dreamii: “Make Em Mad” – November 12th, 2022
“His EP “Make Em Mad” showcases his comfortability of using every inch of that lane to keep each piece unique.”
Exclu$ive: “For The Moment” – November 23rd, 2022
“The theme of capturing emotions in the moment continues on this track and focuses on confidence”
BlueJacket: “BlueTwenty2” – November 22nd, 2022
“BlueJacket + Cai22 = the attention-grabbing, smooth-flowing collaboration album ‘BLUETWENTY2’!”
2hi: “HEY GANG!” – September 23rd, 2022
“2hi released his EP “HEY GANG!” to reconnect with his fans and let them know what he’s been up to since he last dropped.”
Exclu$ive: “Rey De Mi Cuidad” – September 16th, 2022
“The title translates to “King Of My City,” because…Exclu$ive has his city unlocked!
Zildjian: “Mota” – August 5th, 2022
“The instrumentals sound like they are all live instruments from a new-wave punk band and play a key role in capturing the emotions Zildjian is delivering.”
Big Fat Tony: “Renaissance Man” – May 31st, 2022
“They already had their chance to get to know him and that his music is the best shot to know him from now on…”
Cookies & Creme: “Dbl Stuft” – September 16th, 2022
“This EP has a ton of content: from lyrism, messaging, mixing techniques, flow, dedication, effort, and crisp bars with dope beats served like milk on the side!”
SGthe1st: “Gangstas, Gamers and Everyone In Between, Vol. 3” – July 3rd, 2022
“SG’s wordplay and cadence combination make this one of the most turnt albums to come out of the state…”
KCS Jay: “19” – June 25th, 2022
“19” sonically sets up the night for celebrating another lap around the Sun.”
Eddie Jame$: “Made It” – June 1st, 2022
“Finding the right team and staying motivated seems to be the formula for success. “
B Plus: “The Arrival” – May 28th, 2022
“The album has many little details baked into it, which gives it great replay value.”
Young Wave: “The Fall” – May 18th, 2022
“…a beautiful and sad representation of a young man’s first interaction with heartbreak…”
SammyCin: “Don’t Live Twice” – May 29th, 2022
“Don’t Live Twice” is an…EP explaining the motivation behind SammyCin’s career that has taken off in just the past year.
Jacob Schultz: “Likely Unstoppable” – July 1st, 2022
“…the beat selection makes the transition between songs seamless, and the dedication of Jacob Schultz is the hardest worker in the room consistently…”
SOSA MGGM: “SpaceCrime 3” – May 25th, 2022
“[SOSA MGGM] talks about these different aspects of his life while working with beats only made by his producer, SpaceCrime”
JayMob: “HomeSick” – April 29th, 2022
“He does miss home, but his fear is if he goes back, it will be like he never left.”
JD: “Changes” – April 1st, 2022
“You can hear the amount of time and soul that JD put into this project.”
$tokes: “Against The Rest, Vol. 2” – April 1st, 2022
“Death is not without its counterpoint: Life…$tokes uses “Against The Rest, Vol. 2″ to speak on this topic.”
Big Savo X Ty Rello: “Icon Status” – March 26th, 2022
“Being an Icon in a sport signifies that you’re in peak performance, and rap is no different!”
$tokes: “Against The Rest, Vol. 1” – March 1st, 2022
“$tokes brings the energy that will keep you going on each process level when it’s go time!”
Big Savo: “Sweet Love” – February 18th, 2022
“…the sweet spot between when they walked into your life and deep into a commitment.”
PriZm: “Dead Memories” – February 18th, 2022
“The title track “Dead Memories” is a great song to highlight the direction that PriZm is taking his musical talents”
ILY Truly: “Prince” – February 14th, 2022
“…”Prince” is ILY Truly’s first crown jewel when he ultimately takes the throne for himself”
SpellRed: “HeartBreak Real Estate – EP” – February 14th, 2022
“Some say home is where the heart is, which means your heart is your home.”
Philly?: “Love Renaissance 1437” – February 12th, 2022
“”Love Renaissance 1437″ is where we get to hear inside Philly’s mind.”
Jedimiiz: “Phantom Axiom” – January 29th, 2022
“had a few ideas about what [Phantom Axiom] could mean. Here is my most refined idea.”
Ace Wild: “Fresh Wild” – January 28th, 2022
“”Fresh Start” is an album to play at 2 AM when you’re restless, you feel your demons coming to the surface, but you want to fight them tonight.”
Ace Parker: “3:17” – January 20th, 2022
“This is where early morning recording sessions and the late-night thoughts collide.”