Articles by Wesley McLean
Fontaines D.C. Reached a Fever Pitch in Montreal
MTELUS, October 12
PUBLISHED Oct 13, 2024
There was a palpable excitement in the room at a packed MTELUS, as fans eagerly awaited the members of Fontaines D.C. to file onto the...
Childish Gambino's 'Bando Stone & the New World' Is a Frantic Goodbye
PUBLISHED Jul 24, 2024
Donald Glover is undeniably one of the most talented — or at the very least ambitious — artists of his era. The multi-hyphenate has made ...
Kaytranada Continues to Refine His Sound on 'Timeless'
PUBLISHED Jun 10, 2024
For over a decade, Kaytranada has built his reputation as a summer staple. With his music existing at the intersection of house, dance, pop...
Vince Staples Closes a Chapter with 'Dark Times'
PUBLISHED May 28, 2024
When Vince Staples signed to Def Jam in 2013, we knew him as a young, undeniably talented albeit somewhat raw and unpolished MC hailing fro...
Wu-Tang Clan's 25 Greatest Albums and Side-Projects Ranked
PUBLISHED Nov 6, 2023
Wu-Tang Clan's game-changing debut, 1993's Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), celebrates its 30th anniversary on November 9. Taking place dur...
Jorja Smith Tries It All on 'falling or flying'
PUBLISHED Sep 28, 2023
With her 2018 debut Lost & Found, Jorja Smith proved herself to be one of the most promising new R&B acts in the United Kingdom. The album...
Genesis Owusu Puts the World on Notice with 'Struggler'
PUBLISHED Aug 15, 2023
Genesis Owusu is a star. With Struggler, the Ghanaian-Australian artist builds on the strengths of his multifaceted debut — 2021's Smiling...
The Alchemist Rises Above the Rest on 'Flying High'
PUBLISHED Jul 4, 2023
The Alchemist has been a pillar in hip-hop since he came onto the scene as one-half of the Whooliganz and as a producer for acts like Dilat...