Anthony Hamilton: Ain't Nobody Worryin' 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Anthony Hamilton is easily the possessor of one of the most unappreciated voices in popular music. His voice, which is deep, syrupy and in a strange way as familiar as your next-door neighbors, has quietly made Hamilton one of the most fascinating figures ... full story
Prince Paul: Hip Hop Gold Dust 4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Renowned producer Prince Paul has played an intricate part on strong hip-hop teams like De La Soul, the Gravediggaz and Handsome Boy Modeling School. And with Hip Hop Gold Dust, the rapper/producer gives an ode to the culture in the form of previously unreleased ... full story
Snoop Dogg: Welcome To Da Chuuch 2.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Maybe it's the weed combined with whatever it is he's drinking out of his pimp cup; or, maybe it's the stubborn fans who are unwilling to accept change (coughs). But whatever the reason is, the big Snoop D-O double G just doesn't sound like he used to -- and ... full story
Tha Alkaholiks: Firewater 4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 When they first kicked the door down in 1993 with 21 & Over, Tha Alkaholiks let it be known that they were strictly here for the booze and the party. That was merely 13 years ago, and to this day, not much has changed, as Tha Liks are back with their fifth ... full story
Yukmouth: Million Dollar Mixtape 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Once upon a time (1995), in a Town far away (Oakland), rappers could make classic tracks centered simply upon their herb habits and willingness to pitch in a crispy, five dollar bill. Yet only shortly after, Abe Lincoln odes became things of the past, as the ... full story
Pras: Win, Lose Or Draw 2.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Somebody get Praswell a drink. As the red headed stepchild of The Fugees, Pras has endured years of frustration, hate and setbacks. It is never easy being the "other guy" in a superstar group, but that is what Pras has had to live with his entire career. With ... full story
Notorious B.I.G.: Duets: The Final Chapter 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 With the release of the Notorious B.I..G.'s Duets: The Final Chapter, the time has come to close the book to the story of Christopher Wallace. Still, it is a matter of common knowledge that words like "retire" and "quit" are meaningless in hip-hop land. Jay-Z ... full story
Ying Yang Twins: U.S.A. Still United 2.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 With "Wait (Whisper Song)," the Ying Yang Twins had undoubtly succeeded. They topped the charts, moving plenty of units in the process and introduced the world to a new genre of music known as "Snap," due to the minimal instrumentation with the snare replaced ... full story
Canibus: Hip-Hop For Sale 2.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Nothing ever goes according to plan for Canibus. Maybe Germaine Williams is cursed with bad luck, but for some unforeseeable reason, his albums always sound great on paper, but end up faltering somewhere along the way. This once again rings true with his sixth ... full story
YoungBloodz: Ev'rybody Know Me 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 2002 was a big year for the YoungBloodz. Capitalizing on the resurgence of the ATL movement with the Lil Jon-produced "Damn!" made them overnight celebrities in the eyes of those previously sleeping on "Crunk" music. So much so that their album, Drankin' Patnaz, ... full story
Jamie Foxx: Unpredictable 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 1 Jamie Foxx finally got the recognition he deserved in 2005. With an Oscar under his belt for his stirring portrayal of Ray Charles, and other noteworthy performances in "Collateral" and "Jarhead," the talent that was so obvious to viewers of "In Living Color" ... full story
Consequence: The Cons Vol. 3 - Da Comeback Kid 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 G.O.O.D. Music seemed to have the ultimate starting line-up in 2005, as is evident by Common's strong return along side John Legend and Kanye West's many Grammy nods. In the New Year, the empire's newest installment, Consequence, hopes to follow in the footsteps ... full story
Funkmaster Flex: Car Show Tour CD/DVD 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Funkmaster Flex epitomized New York City hip-hop during the mid to late '90s. With each release of his three critically acclaimed 60 Minutes Of Funk albums, Flex showcased some of the city's finest talent, which included reputable artists such as Nas, legends ... full story
Talib Kweli: Right About Now... 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Talib Kweli is stuck between a rock and a hard place. When he tries to branch out and appeal to the masses, as he did with The Beautiful Struggle, he is criticized by his legion of underground fans who feel he is trying too hard to go mainstream. On the other ... full story
Sheek Louch: After Taxes 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 On After Taxes, the least heralded emcee of The Lox lets loose some steam, as he represents for himself and his D-Block family quite nicely. Though Sheek Louch is not very polite on his shot at G-unit's general and team, "Maybe If I Sing," it's that anger ... full story
News MC Breed Found Dead At 36 Michigan rapper, MC Breed, was found dead on Saturday (November 22) at a friend's home in his home state, his publicist ... full story
Features Catching Up With Brotha Lynch Hung Sacramento serves as the capital of California, as well as one of the burgeoning melting pots for underground West Coast ... full story
