Macklemore - Ben (Gatefold 2LP) Rick JamesReleased in 2023, Ben is Macklemores third solo studio album, proudly named after his birth name, Ben Haggerty. The project serves as his most vulnerable work to date, shaped by raw, honest reflections on addiction, relapse, and recovery during the pandemic lockdowns. Musically, the 15 track LP balances upbeat, radio friendly pop rap anthems with atmospheric, contemplative hip hop arrangements. The album boasts a dynamic lineup of collaborators,
With its no-frills production and unapologetic bars
and Nate Dogg
The project blends humorous punchlines
This is a Record Store Day re-release of Prince's classic album The Gold Experience released in 1995
The 6th album from one of the queens of RnB / Disco
and classic East Coast hip-hop energy
The album cover has some light wear on the spine
Wayne revisits themes of legacy
improvisational piano loops that perfectly contrast Future's heavy Auto-Tune growl
” “Moment 4 Life
This album is loaded with collabs from the likes of Youngboy NBA
A must-have for fans of raw lyricism and art-driven hip-hop
