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
Avant: Director 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Thanks to Avant, long live the "Slow Jam" tape! Despite trying to come out from under the R. Kelly comparisons, Avant's latest release, Director, doesn't quite set itself apart from why people made the comparisons in the first place. The R. Kelly influence ... full story
Da Muzicianz: Da Muzicianz 2.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 There is no denying that D-Roc has had a successful run in the industry as one half of the whispering duo, the Ying Yang Twins, but even D-Roc can't forget his roots of crunk. So, what did he do? He decided to bring his brothers, Mr. Ball and Da Birthday Boy, ... full story
Lupe Fiasco: Food & Liquor 5.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Chicago, Illinois. The "2nd City." Considering the continuing decline of New York, the Chi still holds that title after Atlanta or Houston (whichever you consider the best Southern rap city), after the underground uprising occurring on the South Side courtesy ... full story
Jagged Edge: Jagged Edge 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 1 Most references on their discography -- Jagged Little Thrill, JE Heartbreak and Jagged Era -- were derived from the group name, but never identical. Their latest and fifth effort surprisingly carries the name of one of the most longstanding groups in R&B ... full story
Aceyalone: Magnificent City 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Aceyalone is one of those artists that have never known interstellar success mainstream-wise, but has enjoyed a strong cult-following spanning back as far as the height of the West Coast gangsta rap days. Magnificent City is his sixth studio album, and this ... full story
B.G.: The Heart of the Streetz Vol 2: I Am What I Am 2.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 It seems B.G. has joined every other rapper and their grandpa on the overflowing roster that comprises Koch. You all may remember him as a Cash Money Hot Boy, from the days when Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, Baby, Lil Wayne and BG all rolled together. Obviously ... full story
Features Heavy D: Island Soundz Heavy D, born Dwight Myers, was born in Jamaica, but migrated with his family to Mount Vernon, New York when he was ... full story
