Imogen Lawlor

KSI releases second studio album All Over the Place, which is… exactly that. This is both a compliment and a criticism of the release.  For someone whose career currently includes YouTube, boxing, music and weekly Celebrity Gogglebox appearances, to release a full studio album is a remarkable feat. Despite occasional issues with a lack of artistic voice, what cannot be … [Read more...] about KSI: All Over The Place – Album Review

Rey Sapienz collaborates with Papalas Palata and Fresh Dougis culminating in the debut album Na Zala Zala for their collective The Congo Techno Ensemble.  The trio’s aim was to use their artistry to express the past, present and future of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, drawing on Sapienz’s experiences of the Second Congo War. Rey Sapienz’s work has been described as … [Read more...] about Rey Sapienz & The Congo Techno Ensemble: Na Zala Zala – Review

G Herbo is back with a strong Chicago sound for his fourth studio album, 25. He uses this release to reflect on his life experiences and music career so far at this milestone age.  While this aim is achieved to some extent, unfortunately, it is difficult to find much that is original on this album. The content itself does not lack originality, but its presentation does. He … [Read more...] about G Herbo: 25 – Album Review

The ever-enthralling Doja Cat breathes more weirdness and escapism into new album, Planet Her. Doja Cat’s relatively short career has already been fraught with triumph, controversy and surrealism. The ultimate artist of our time, Doja can storm the charts, dominate TikTok and shut down Twitter in the same breath - and Planet Her is the perfect demonstration of this. On the … [Read more...] about Doja Cat: Planet Her – Album Review

After years of releasing EPs and compilations, H.E.R.’s debut studio album Back of My Mind is here – and it does not disappoint. Having risen from strength to strength in the past few years, this release is ambitious yet humble through well-thought-out collaborations, a detailed sound world and calculated lyricism. H.E.R. is an artist who is able to be simultaneously … [Read more...] about H.E.R: Back of My Mind – Album Review

After a long wait and much anticipation from the trio, Culture III from Migos has finally been released, completing their Culture album trilogy.  While Culture III from offers some refreshing summertime sounds and a strong sense of atmosphere, this appeal is not enough to hold one’s engagement across the 19 tracks. The trio quickly descend into, and become dependent upon, … [Read more...] about Migos: Culture III – Album Review