Hershal Pandya
The DJBooth
Toronto, ON, Canada
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PARTYNEXTDOOR ‘PARTYMOBILE’ 1 Listen Album Review
OVO recording artist PARTYNEXTDOOR releases his third full-length album, ‘PARTYMOBILE.’ Read our one-listen album review. → Read More
Donald Glover ‘Donald Glover Presents’ 1 Listen Album Review
We review Donald Glover’s surprise album, ‘Donald Glover Presents,‘ featuring 21 Savage, Ariana Grande, and SZA. → Read More
Meet Giveon, the Rising Star Featured on Drake’s “Chicago Freestyle“
Giveon, the singer featured on Drake’s “Chicago Freestyle,” talks about his newly-released single, “Heartbreak Anniversary,” and his upcoming EP. → Read More
How Has “Backpack Rap” Aged Two Decades Later?
We break down how “backpack rap” has aged over the past two decades. → Read More
070 Shake ‘Modus Vivendi’ Album Review
At present, 070 Shake is another member of the orchestra. But when the time comes, she’ll be ready to take up the mantle as maestro. → Read More
5 Songs Defined Kanye West’s Decade
We break down the five songs that defined Kanye West’s decade, from “Runaway” to “Follow God.” → Read More
A Good Place: I want my ’90s TV
The sole goal of My ’90s TV is recreating the bygone experience of channel-surfing. → Read More
Emotional Oranges Create a Retouched Photograph on ‘The Juice Vol. II’: Review
The actual music on ‘The Juice Vol. II’ is good—great, even. It just feels over-produced. → Read More
Danger Mouse Is Rap’s Great “What If?” Producer
We take a look at the masterful work of Danger Mouse, rap's great "What If?" producer. → Read More
Gallant Constructs a Shrine to His Dazzling Voice on ‘Sweet Insomnia’
On 'Sweet Insomnia,' Gallant constructs a body of work tailored entirely around his greatest strength: his voice. → Read More
Post Malone Optimizes the Algorithm on ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’
On ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding,’ Post Malone makes the most of his pliable vocal tone, pop-sensibilities, and curatorial ear while downplaying his greatest weakness: himself. → Read More
5 Emerging R&B Artists You Need to Hear: September 2019
We spotlight five more must-hear R&B acts: Gaidaa, Myles Cameron, Krisirie, Chemical Ghost, Orion Sun. → Read More
bLAck pARty ‘Endless Summer’ Cheat Code Album Review
bLAck pARty’s ‘Endless Summer’ is a celestial mood board, unique to his idiosyncratic sensibilities. → Read More
Music Writing Versus Music Fandom: My Irreconcilable Struggle
So often, the feeling of listening to music is too metaphysical to communicate—even for those whose chosen profession is music writer. → Read More
R&B Radar: 5 Emerging Artists You Need to Hear for July 2019
We spotlight five more must-hear R&B acts: BVRGER, Hope Tala, Taliwhoah, Liza, and JAMESDAVIS. → Read More
What If the Movie ‘Yesterday’ Was About Rappers Instead of The Beatles?
A slate of pitches for what ‘Yesterday’ might look like if the film’s writers were to swap out The Beatles’ catalog for one belonging to a famous rapper. → Read More
How Accessibility Ruined Behind-the-Scenes Hip-Hop Content
The most compelling behind-the-scenes content released in 2019 is that which embraces the fleeting nature of the content itself. → Read More
Lil Nas X Runs Into a Wall on Debut '7 EP': Cheat Code Review
Lil Nas X's '7 EP' is a collection of eight unfocused songs engineered to recreate the crossover genre success of "Old Town Road." → Read More
Where Does Drake Fit into Toronto's Magical Moment?
The risks of Drake becoming Toronto’s de facto ambassador are clear. → Read More
Dave B 'BLEU': Cheat Code Album Review
We review Dave B's new album, 'BLEU,' which tackles the uncertainties of mid-20s adulthood. → Read More