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Lil Wayne: The Carter II
4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 2
Lil Wayne is definitely a survivor. When his Cash Money Records (C.M.R.) brethren rules the early 2000s with a bevy of hits provided by in-house producer, Mannie Fresh, it seemed as though the Cash Money Millionaires would keep the summer wiping it's brow ... full story |
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Fort Minor: The Rising Tied
4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
The words "Fort" and "Minor" themselves would usually be in contrast of each other, as one represents a military stronghold, while the other means meeker, less dominant and inferior in definition. Combining them would result in an oxymoron, which if used as ... full story |
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M.O.P.: Salutes The St. Marxmen
2.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
G-Unit's commander in chief, 50 Cent, has been keeping busy these days, signing any and everyone under the sun to his G-Unit imprint, as long as it's an artist you'd least expect. Enter the Mash Out Posse, who for over 10 years, have been providing spectators ... full story |
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P$C: 25 To Life
2.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
Usually, there is a camp in the beginning that our favorite artists are a part of. Much like the St. Lunatics or D12, once one member -- in this case, T.I. -- goes big time, the crew is obligated to follow. Group albums have a hard time achieving the same ... full story |
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SoulStice: North By Northwest: Solid Ground
4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
SoulStice is hip-hop's most gifted secret. Born in Chicago and now residing in Maryland, the talented emcee first stormed on the underground scene in 2003 with his debut album, North By Northwest. With solid beats by Oddisee and brilliant conceptual material, ... full story |
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D.P.G.: Dillinger & Young Gotti 2: The Saga Continues
3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
Alas, through all the name calling and never(s) they've both said, Kurupt and Daz have squashed their beef and reunited, proving that their chemistry has never faded. With the duo's first album together since 2001, Daz and Kurupt come together as if they've ... full story |
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Various: Get Rich Or Die Tryin' Soundtrack
3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
Whether you love or hate G-Unit, you have to respect Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's hustle. Following in the footsteps of Eminem, 50 has flooded the market the past two years with various business ventures, such as G-Unit clothing, a Reebok sneaker deal, vitamin ... full story |
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Damian Marley: Welcome To Jamrock
5.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
Reggae/Dancehall music has made sporadic forays into America's pop culture; artists such as Shabba Ranks, Super Cat and Beenie Man have seen their music crossover from their tiny island of Jamaica to the top of the hip-hop charts. Longevity however, has eluded ... full story |
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Black Rob: The Black Rob Report
4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
The streets have been anxiously waiting for the "Star In Da Hood" to bring back the luster that Bad Boy Records once had in abundance. After all the shiny suits and baby-faced rappers departed or found higher callings, there was still one who screamed "Bad ... full story |
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Toni Braxton: Libra
3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 1
Toni Braxton's return comes with a new label (Blackground) and a new album, entitled Libra, a collection of well-balanced, up-tempo songs and classic ballads.The 10 track offering provides listeners with vintage Toni Braxton R&B. The album's lead single, ... full story |
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Blue Scholars: Blue Scholars
3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
If you're tired of the normal formula of today's rap music, explore your neo-soulism through the likes of the Blue Scholars, hip-hop's newest MC and DJ combination. The group formed circa 2002 as a meeting of diverse minds: Geologic, a battle rapper and Sabzi, ... full story |
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Various: Wu-Tang Meets The Indie Culture
3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
Sometimes good ideas are poorly executed. On paper, matching the Wu-Tang Clan with various underground emcees sounds like a formula for a classic album. This was the vision Dreddy Kruger had for Wu-Tang Meets The Indie Culture. As the CEO of Think Differently ... full story |
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Miri Ben-Ari: The Hip-Hop Violinist
3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
Only Jay-z could make the hip-hop community embrace Yankee fitted hats, button down shirts and a female violinist as one of their own. Jay first introduced Miri Ben Ari to the world during one of his performances at Hot 97's Summer Jam in New Jersey. By playing ... full story |
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David Banner: Certified
3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
If you are up on Southern history, Mississippi has historic roots in the U.S.'s history. The Natchez District was one of the first places in the South where slaves were introduced back in the 1700s. Years later, the state's own, David Banner, has put the state ... full story |
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Bun B: Trill
4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
The South has been spewing out chart-topping hit after hit as of late, with the seemingly overnight success of such artists as Mike Jones, Paul Wall and Slim Thug. With the help of insanely catchy hooks and subwoofer friendly production, they've skyrocketed ... full story |
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