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Yukmouth: United Ghettos Of American, Volume 2
3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
YUKMOUTH. His name alone conjures an in your face, blatant representation. And well, so does his album, United Ghettos of America, Volume 2.Yukmouth Presents: United Ghettos of America, Volume 2 is a hard West Coast album, to say the least. Of the 20 tracks ... full story |
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Ciara: Goodies
3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 1
From her entrance with her first single "Goodies," Ciara insists that she's not a normal teenage girl. The 18-year-old plays hard to get on the Lil Jon-produced chart-topper, assuring that it takes more than a hot car and a pickup line or two to take her home. ... full story |
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I-20: Self Explanatory
3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
Blessed with a sinister baritone vocal pitch, Disturbing Tha Peace member I-20 has been able to stand out on each of his past tracks. Igniting the conclusion of Ludacris' raucous "Move Bitch," I-20 has an identifiable delivery that has intrigued many as to ... full story |
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Jim Jones: On My Way To The Church
2.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
When it comes to hip-hop in New York City today, go borough to borough and certain artists just stand out. Queens has Nas, Mobb Deep and 50 Cent to name a few. Brooklyn, the borough of kings, has arguably the greatest rappers ever in the late great Notorious ... full story |
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Nelly: Sweat/Suit
2.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
Either you love Nelly or you hate him. For some, Nelly provides entertaining club music that succeeds due to its simplicity. For others, Nelly represents an emcee with little to no lyrical or conceptual talent, who tries hard to bridge the gap between the ... full story |
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LL Cool J: The DEFinitition
4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
He's been an absolute staple on the hip-hop industry since 1984, has starred on his own television show, authored books and appeared with roles in over 20 feature films. So by now you should know the name James Todd Smith embodies success.But just like the ... full story |
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Wordsworth: Mirror Music
3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
If skills sold, Wordsworth would be a rich man. Ever since his days freestyling at the "Lyricist Lounge" showcases, Wordsworth has been one of hip-hop's brightest young stars. Now with his long awaited debut release Mirror Music, Wordsworth is finally ready ... full story |
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Houston: It's Already Written
3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
A virtually unknown LA native has suddenly hit the music channels, radio stations and even McDonald adverts with an up-tempo joint called "I Like That," featuring pop-rapper Chingy, Disturbing Tha Peace's I-20 and, in comparison, veteran rapper Nate Dogg. ... full story |
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R. Kelly: Happy People/U Saved Me
3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
With all of the recent legal and moral troubles R. Kelly has been facing, it seems only right that his latest album would celebrate the happier things in life. What better way to confront the negatives then to bask in the positives? Arguably the current king ... full story |
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213: The Hard Way
3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
It took the dream team of Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg and Warren G more than a decade to release their debut group album. You know what they say, the best things in life are worth waiting for. And it's not like you had to wait with empty hands, since the three homies ... full story |
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Terror Squad: True Story
3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
The summer of 2004 belongs to the Terror Squad, and with "Lean Back" as its official anthem, Fat Joe and the TS have become hip-hop's latest sensation. Now with momentum on their side, the Terror Squad has lived up to the hype and released an extremely solid ... full story |
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The Beatnuts: Milk Me
3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
Naming themselves the Beatnuts was a wise decision made by Psycho Les and JuJu back when the group was first conceived. Always able to bring steady heat behind the boards, their lyrics have never spawned classic quotables, relying on the strength of their ... full story |
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Masta Ace: A Long Hot Summer
4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
Guest appearances are usually a mere platform for an artist to get "put on" or to shine alongside already-established acts. Though he didn't garner as much of a buzz as the rest of the emcees on Marley Marl's classic, The Symphony, Masta Ace was then introduced ... full story |
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Triple Seis: Only Time'll Tell
2.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
Triple Seis is starting over. It's tough for any artist to be back at square one, but it's been especially rough for Seis. With the lose of his mentor and best friend Big Pun, Seis' life was turned upside down. After Pun's death, Seis felt as if part of him ... full story |
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Mase: Welcome Back
3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0
Unless you're living under a rock, you know that after a lengthy hiatus from the game, Mase has returned with his Welcome Back LP.And after listening to the album, it's quite clear that as much as things change with time... they stay the same. M-Dollar, the ... full story |
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