Various: Rawkus Records: Best Of Decade I 1995-2000 4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Amongst the Diddy induced ice age, where "bling bling music" dominated the air waves, emerged an "anti-bling" movement in the mid-90s, whose predominantly pro-black alternative rap carved a niche for rappers who had more on their minds than getting money, ... full story
E-40: My Ghetto Report Card 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Coming off of the lackluster success of Breaking News and Grit and Grind, E-40 -- who's revered by some as the Hova of the Bay -- returns with My Ghetto Report Card. The popularity of his first single, "Tell Me When to Go," introduced E-40 and the Bay Area's ... full story
Juvenile: Reality Check 4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 1 How many people do you know that can walk away from a multi-platinum selling record label, have chart-smashing success with songs like "Slow Motion" (R.I.P. Souljah Slim), lose his home, friends and family in a natural disaster and come back with an album ... full story
Uncle Luke: My Life & Freaky Times 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell is celebrating nearly two decades in the entertainment industry with the release of My Life & Freaky Times, an audio book (preceding his forth coming biography) accompanied by a soundtrack, detailing Luke's freakiest exploits.A ... full story
Apathy: Eastern Philosophy 4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 If one were to go back and listen to Apathy's old material that earned him a cult like underground following and praise as a force to be reckoned with, they'd find now-classic material and could then hear a star being born. The charisma, the ego and everything ... full story
Don Omar: Da Hitmen Presents Reggaeton Latino 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 1 Reggaeton, the tropical mix of hip-hop and dancehall, has become hotter than a Caribbean heatwave. Don Omar is one of the sources of heat, who has contributed heavily to the transmission of this fairly new genre among American audiences. For his latest collection, ... full story
Mary J. Blige: The Breakthrough 4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 While setting the tone with her debut, What's the 411?, in the early '90s, Mary J Blige demonstrated that heartaches and pain contribute to the most imposing art. The songstress infused her music with experiences, using it as an outlet to deal with a troubled ... full story
Penuckle: The Sun Beckons 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Despite his goofy name, Penuckle's debut LP, The Sun Beckons (Basement Records), is a dope display of his hip-hop artistry. His eclectic musical influences, ranging from heavy metal to hip-hop to soul are obvious, as his album encompasses a diverse array of ... full story
Dem Franchize Boyz: On Top of Our Game 2.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 You have to love Dem Franchize Boyz for not taking themselves too seriously and making music for people that just want to get amped and bounce, throw bows, or lean and rock with it. Their latest release, On Top Of Our Game (So So Def), is rife with repetitious ... full story
Javier: Left Of Center 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Javier reminds you of a mix between Babyface and Donell Jones in the way he moves through octaves like water through fingers. His style is refreshing because, as redundant as it may sound, the guy can SING. Really, really well, in fact. There is no pitch-fixers ... full story
Public Enemy: Rebirth Of A Nation 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 When Pharrell Williams, of The Neptunes/N*E*R*D, was once asked on Los Angeles' biggest radio station (Power 106) -- by Felli Fel (during Felli's famous show) -- what his favorite record of all time was, with little to no hesitation, Pharrell replied with ... full story
Jneiro Jarel: Three Piece Puzzle 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Jneiro Jarel is primarily a producer and a rapper second. That is highly evident, as "Rio de Jneiro" Jarel sprinkles Afro-Brazilian flavor throughout his latest album, Three Piece Puzzle, which packs pieces of samba, soul and funk.The Philly resident, by way ... full story
Juelz Santana: What The Game's Been Missing! 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 It's been two years since From Me to You, but Juelz hasn't been on hiatus for one second, as he's on everything from Chris Brown's "Run It" to Fort Minor mixtapes. With a plethora of mixtapes "buzzin' like ya drunken cuzzin," Juelz drops his sophomore album, ... full story
Remy Ma: There's Something About Remy: Based On A True Story 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Remy Martin has withstood years of setbacks and delays while patiently waiting for her chance to shine. As the Terror Squad's first lady and protégé of the late great Big Pun, Remy built a name for herself through her various guest appearances and battles ... full story
Supernatural: S.P.I.T. 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Underground veteran Supernatural is arguably the greatest pure freestyler to ever grace a mic. However, even though his accomplishments in battles are legendary, his track record in the booth has never garnered much attention. While Supernat has released quality ... full story
Features Fingazz: The Indie Artists' Choice Let's introduce you to a rising producer hailing from the Inland Empire (I.E.) area of California. His name is Fingazz. ... full story
