Articles written by Rakeem Johnson - The Koalition

Articles written by Rakeem Johnson - The Koalition

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J.Cole – Cole World (The Sideline Story) [Album Review]

130 days ago Since entering high school, LeBron James has been anointed as the heir to Michael Jordan’s NBA throne, both in regards to championship success and marketability.  As the young prince of
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The Weeknd – Thursday [Album Review]

163 days ago Rakeem gives us the low down on the The Weeknd's new album Thursday.
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Teedra Moses: Luxurious Undergrind Mixtape Review

204 days ago Rakeem gives us the low down on the new Teedra Moses mixtape, Luxurious Undergrind.
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Album Review: Kendrick Lamar – #Section80

214 days ago What does Rakeem think of Kendric Lamar's new album, Section 80?. Click here to find out
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Album Review: Maybach Music Group – Self-Made

260 days ago Maybach Music Group: Self-Made Album Review
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Big K.R.I.T.: Return Of 4Eva [Album Review]

310 days ago Rakeem tells you what he thinks of recent Def Jam signee Big K.R.I.T's free album, Return Of 4Eva
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Lupe Fiasco: Lasers [Album Review]

334 days ago Lupe Fiasco Lasers [Album Review] Producers: Kane Beatz, Alex da Kid, The Audibles, Needlz, King David, Miykal Snoddy, Ishi, The Buchanans, Jerry Duplessis, Syience. Anarchy. The symbol that takes the presence of
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Kanye West: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy [Album Review]

449 days ago She wants me to get a good ass job (just like everybody)… Hidden amongst an interlude on his immaculate debut opus, Kanye West’s plans to end his college-themed series of
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Joe Budden: Mood Muzik 4 (A Turn 4 The Worst) [Album Review]

456 days ago “Music is just what feelings sound like.” No truer words have been spoken then by Joe Budden on album opener ‘Hiatus’, then presented on Mood Muzik 3. Merely music for
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Fiascogate, Part Deux [Editorial]

558 days ago “Today… nobody cares. Oh and tomorrow…. they won’t either.” Today… was a weird one. I sat and watched one of, if not my favorite, rappers transform into Fabolous: e-banging over
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Rick Ross: Teflon Don [Album Review]

564 days ago   Rick Ross Teflon Don Producers: Kanye West; No I.D.; Danja; J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League; The Inkredibles; Clark Kent & The Remedy; Lex Luger; The Olympicks Akin to a Hollywood blockbuster in
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Big Boi: Sir Lucious Left Foot (Album Review)

578 days ago Big Boi Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty Producers: Scott Storch; André 3000; Organized Noize; Lil’ Jon; Salaam Remi; Mr. DJ; J. Beats; Knightheat; DJ Speedy; Cut
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Eminem: Recovery (Album Review)

592 days ago Eminem Recovery Producers: Alex da Kid, Boi-1da, Emile, DJ Khalil, Dr. Dre, Havoc, Jim Jonsin, Just Blaze, Denaun Porter, Supa Dups, Script Sherpherd In the case of a writer, there
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The State Of The #Lasers Address

606 days ago “I think they call this, um… venting” © Drake Earlier today, one of my respective writers/colleagues/etc wrote a piece addressing how much he supports Lupe Fiasco as an artist while
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Drake: Thank Me Later (Album Review)

610 days ago This was what Aubrey “Drake” Graham foreshadowed; the drastic change monetary gain has on one’s art and lifestyle. For many artists, making millions of dollars is the source of
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