Back catalogue: Hip Hop/R&B

Review: Ghostface Killah, legendary Wu-Tang Clan member, invites us to relive the cinematic brilliance of 36 Seasons, his tenth studio album and a conceptual death blow. The record chronicles the journey of Tony Starks (not an uncoincidental Iron Man reference), whose return to Staten Island after nine years, after a lengthy stint in the slammer, finds him only a further embroilment in the seedy underworlds and ganglands of New York. To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the album is reissued here in special editions and with exclusive bonuses, including an original graphic novel booklet and poster, diving deeper into a gripping saga of personal redemption and street resilience.

Review: Celebrating its tenth anniversary, 36 Seasons remains a unique album, combining gritty storytelling with soul-driven production. With a compelling narrative written by Matthew Rosenberg, the album immerses listeners in the life of Tony Starks, a streetwise figure navigating betrayal, revenge and redemption. The collaboration with The Revelations brings a fresh, live-band sound that elevates the classic Ghostface energy, blending sharp lyricism with rich, retro-soul instrumentation. Guest performances feature Kool G Rap, AZ and Pharoahe Monch further enhance the storytelling, adding layers of character development, while tracks like 'The Dogs of War' and 'Homicide' showcase sharp lyricism and dramatic tension, while the album's emotional depth, especially on 'Love Don't Live Here', offers a more intimate side of Starks. This reissue brings out the full range of the album's soulful grooves and cinematic narrative. Whether revisiting 36 Seasons for its narrative or its production, this anniversary edition invites both new listeners and longtime fans to experience it in a fresh, vivid light.

Review: Gunna's Wunna's chart-topping sophomore album was originally released in 2020. This Record Store Day it marks its fifth anniversary with a deluxe reissue celebrating its commercial and cultural impact long after it debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and cemented Gunna as a defining voice in melodic trap. The project features standout collaborations with big-name peers such as Young Thug, Lil Baby, Roddy Ricch and Travis Scott, while the deluxe edition adds Future, NAV and Lil Uzi Vert. Hits like 'Skybox,' 'Wunna' and 'Dollaz On My Head' are perfect examples of Gunna's smooth flow and atmospheric production and this edition helps reaffirm him as a core part of modern hip-hop's evolution.