“Certified Lover Boy” dropped on the heels of Kanye’s “Donda,” a seemingly unfortunate setup for Drake. The album’s mediocrity stands in stark contrast to his previous pieces, with high profile features and samples feeling like expensive icing on an overbaked box cake. While certain songs...

With an aggressive style to pair his messages about partying, materialism, street tales and drug experiences, Schoolboy Q remains one of the most versatile gangsta rappers in Los Angeles. Released on April 26, his fifth studio album “CrasH Talk” exceeds expectations. STREET LIFE Out of his various...