Album Reviews8/10
Killer Mike’s Pl3dge Balances Radio Hits With Political Fire, Mostly Landing Its Marks
A fire-breathing political statement with songs built for radio, Pl3dge earns its place among Killer Mike's finest work.
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Album Reviews9/10
Killer Mike Forges Force From 24 Tracks on I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind
Killer Mike forces his way through 24 tracks on I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind, proving his voice remains the fiercest weapon.
Album Reviews8/10
Killer Mike Defends Rap’s Power Across 14 Years on R.A.P. Music
A grim warning from Killer Mike, defending rap music from those who would strip it of its power.
Killer Mike’s Gospel Coda Is a Bold, Messy Expansion — and Mostly Worth It
Killer Mike closes his Michael trilogy with a gospel record — songs for sinners and saints, a mixed bag of faith and ambition.
Album Reviews8/10
Eighteen Years On, Killer Mike’s Grind Record Still Deserves Its Name
A rapper's mission to prove he can hold a full-length record together while rapping about money, power, and the grind.
Album Reviews8/10
Run the Jewels Review: El-P and Killer Mike Refuse to Let a Joke Become a Comfort
Two men of rage and wit refuse to let a jest become a comfort upon this record of twenty songs.
Album Reviews8.8/10
Run the Jewels 3: Rage, Focus and a Duo at Their Sharpest
A record of Run the Jewels 3, wherein El-P and his partner rage against power, their chemistry never keener nor more resolute.