Field Mob: Light Poles And Pine Trees 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 1 Dirty South duo Shawn Jay and Smoke, b.k.a. Field Mob, are back with a new album and new record label. Light Poles And Pine Trees is the group's first release on Ludacris' Disturbing Tha Peace imprint, and the CEO's influence is recognized throughout the project. ... full story
JR Writer: History In The Making 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 It was a year ago and some change when J.R. Writer dropped his first mixtape, Writer's Block, showing great promise as the Diplomats crews' newest blood. Back in those golden rookie days, songs like "Cake Off" displayed a hunger and cockiness that made the ... full story
Big Sty: Stychology 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 You might expect that Richmond, Virginia (the former Confederate capital city), would produce artists built for Crunk bass rhythms. Instead, mixtape phenomena Big Sty delivers a flow and sixteen's that are more common in the north.Big Sty's double album, Stychology, ... full story
Shawnna: Block Music 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Rashawnna Guy, better known as Shawnna, the first lady of Disturbing Tha Peace clique, has been knocking on stardom's door since the mid 90s. A former member of the female rap trio, Infamous Syndicate, and daughter of Jazz icon Buddy Guy, Shawanna posseses ... full story
Dogg Pound: Cali Iz Active 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Daz, Kurupt and Snoop Doog -- collectively known as Tha Dogg Pound -- have weathered the implosion of Death Row, break ups and inner turmoil, and the waning relevancy of their L.A. sound. Amidst numerous cries, but mostly mocking laughs of "LA is dead," the ... full story
Pastor Troy: Stay Tru 2.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Pastor Troy is ready to prove it's him who gave the South their voice on his latest effort, Stay Tru. And, while that may be so, he does a disservice by failing to show the current sound of ATL. But, maybe that's a good thing. Stay Tru definitely takes a a ... full story
Donell Jones: Journey Of A Gemini 4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 He's been gone for a minute, but he's back with another one! That's right, Donell Jones is back with his fourth album, Journey Of A Gemini. He gave us My Heart, Where I Want To Be and Life Goes On. On this album however, Donell took a different approach unlike ... full story
Yung Joc: New Joc City 2.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 1 One-hit-wonder? Snowman imitator? Born grinder? Whatever pigeon hole you want to place Yung Joc in, you probably can't resist the A-town rapper's dope boy magic. First casting a spell with the Nitti-produced club anthem "It's Goin' Down," Joc has secured his ... full story
Procussions: 5 Sparrows for 2 Cents 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Looking at the album cover, one isn't sure what to make of The Procussions. From the marching band jackets and drum set strategically behind them, it's safe to assume they're a band who plays the drums, right? Wrong. So, then surely The Procussions must be ... full story
DJ Khaled: Listennn 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 ˇBienvenido a Miami! City of sand, waves, and sounds. When you're the kingpin of hip-hop airwaves in one of America's largest media markets, it's not that difficult to get major appearances by some of the most popular artists in the game. DJ Khaled's Listennn ... full story
Rhymefest: Blue Collar 4.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Rhymefest has been attracting everyone's attention for a while now. Ever since 1997, he has been winning the crowds over at Scribble Jam with his dynamic performances and witty lyrics. But, he perhaps received his biggest honor of all in 2005 when he received ... full story
Busta Rhymes: The Big Bang 4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 1 When discussing veterans who have somehow managed to dodge permanent indictment from fickle listeners and shady record industry people, as well as artists who have managed to outlast many of their peers, names like LL Cool, Jay-Z and Nas are often the first ... full story
Yo Gotti: Back 2 Da Basics 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 1 Memphis artists seem to be producing some top caliber music lately. With guys like Three Six Mafia, Young Buck and 8Ball & MJG exposing their city as a hotbed for hip-hop, it allows other talented emcees to take a step into the limelight. Enter Mario Mims, ... full story
Christina Milian: So Amazing 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 1 Don't the best albums come from people who are going through things? Life's trials and tribulations seem to create the necessary juices for artists. The same holds true for Christina Milan. However, her lack of songwriting ability limits a potentially great ... full story
Cam'ron: Killa Season 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 With more accounts of lewd episodes and Uptown hustling, Cam'ron returns with his Killa Season LP.Cam picks up where he left off on his last album, Purple Haze, with complex wordplay and boastful lines. On Killa Season, the flamboyant Dipset general doesn't ... full story
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