Daryl Nelson

Daryl Nelson is a contributing writer for TheDrop.FM. He has written for ConsumerAffairs.com, Readers Digest, Polymagazine, The Urban Post, Impose Magazine, Crumbs for Men Magazine and a number of other publications. Nelson was born in New York, raised in Connecticut and attended Virginia State University.

Pusha T, ‘My Name Is My Name’ – Album Review
Pusha T, ‘My Name Is My Name’ – Album Review
There are some hip-hop albums that exist on a higher level. They're not just solid offerings, they're a lot more than that. Pusha T's 'My Name Is My Name' is one of those albums, and it stands out not only for its incredibly strong production and lyrics, but for the way it's crafted overall.
10 Rappers Representing New York’s Rap Renaissance
10 Rappers Representing New York’s Rap Renaissance
If you were born in the '70s or early '80s -- or maybe even afterwards -- you're probably one of those fans who's interested in rap's history. Either way, there's a good chance that you're aware of what's known as the Golden Age of hip-hop, and how New York rappers played a pivotal role in that time period...
Vic Mensa, ‘Innanetape’ – Mixtape Review
Vic Mensa, ‘Innanetape’ – Mixtape Review
With the recent successes of Chief Keef, it's easy to believe that Chicago is all about drill music these days, but it's not, because on the other side of the spectrum, there's a whole other scene going on. And rapper Vic Mensa is clearly one of its major players.
Gucci Mane, ‘Diary of a Trap God’ – Album Review
Gucci Mane, ‘Diary of a Trap God’ – Album Review
If you’ve been keeping track recently, Gucci Mane has been releasing a lot of music, as he debuted a three-volume mixtape just last month. Now with his new album, ‘Diary of a Trap God,’ he gives fans even more music and pulls in producers Zaytoven, Mike WiLL Made it, DJ Mustard and others.
Caskey, ‘The Transient Classics’ – Mixtape Review
Caskey, ‘The Transient Classics’ – Mixtape Review
There's no doubt that Orlando rapper Caskey used his latest mixtape, 'The Transient Classics,' to document a very specific time in his life -- being signed to YMCMB. Featuring artists like Machine Gun Kelly, Trae Tha Truth and Kyle DenMean, and mostly produced by fellow Floridians the Avengerz, 'The Transient Classics' also displays Caskey's unique combination of sharp wordplay, lurid street tales
10 Most Anticipated Rap Albums of Fall 2013
10 Most Anticipated Rap Albums of Fall 2013
As far as hip-hop albums go, it's been a pretty eventful summer, huh? With releases from Jay Z, Kanye West and J. Cole, June through August has been full of big releases, heavy anticipation and major chart-toppers. Like Mac Miller's album 'Watching Movies with the Sound Off,' which debuted at No...
Chief Keef, ‘Bang Pt. 2 ‘ – Mixtape Review
Chief Keef, ‘Bang Pt. 2 ‘ – Mixtape Review
Between the jail visits and other predicaments Chief Keef has found himself in, he still manages to put together a new mixtape, 'Bang Pt. 2,' which features Tray Savage and Tadoe.