HipHopDx Reviews
2 Hungry Bros. Present 8thW1 - No Room For Dessert
Although the album's lyrical qualities are lacking, what holds Dessert together is the 2 Hungry Bros' fantastic production.
Blue Sky Black Death - Third Party
Although it veers away from the duo's track record, Third Party is a benchmark achievement. BSBD are true students of the Synth-Pop particular sound.
Fabolous - There Is No Competition 2: The Grieving Music Mixtape
With his last two releases, Fabolous has tried to shake his reputation as an underachiever, but There is no Competition 2 does little to advance that cause.
Lyfe Jennings - I Still Believe
With a one-of-a-kind voice and range, Lyfe will be remembered as an artist that defied the odds but ultimately hung it up before he reached the mountain top.
Super Chron Flight Brothers - Cape Verde
The sample-heavy disc gains strength through this and it holds steady throughout, though the show may not appeal to all.
M-Dot & DJ Jean Maron - Run MPC
Run MPC will also serve as an effective argument to non-Bostonians as to why they should be paying attention to the Massachusetts Hip Hop scene as a whole.
DJ Muggs Vs. Ill Bill - Kill Devil Hills
What's refreshing about DJ Muggs production is that it always rocks, in other words it always sounds human.
Tha Dogg Pound - 100 Wayz
This is not Dogg Food, but DPG is one of the few '95ers not trying to make a sequel - just pay homage.
Exile - AM/FM
A mostly enjoyable affair that shines bright when the abstract soundscape is paired with vocal offerings that reveal the inherent themes beneath the surface.
The Pack - Wolfpack Party
While this is only The Pack's second full-length album, at this point it's safe to say that they're a novelty act suited strictly for the young and carefree.
Black C (of RBL Posse) - 70's Baby
As you listen to his stories, and hear the energy in his voice, it's quite apparent that this Rap survivor is not far removed from the world that delivered him.
Camu Tao - King Of Hearts
"King of Hearts" is raw. It's unpolished. It's unedited. And more than anything else, it's unfortunate.
Ahmad - The Death Of Me
Time and hard work have made Ahmad into an artist unafraid to both laugh at his mistakes and declare his triumphs.
Mike Posner - 31 Minutes To Takeoff
Pop is the name of the game on the LP, as it unleashes a handful of tracks tailored toward a Top 40 radio station - a page from B.o.B.'s playbook.
Krayzie Bone - Lyrical Paraphernalia, Volume 3
Consisting primarily of new spins on popular beats by others, the harmonic, rapid-fire flow with melodic, shifting cadences and an underlying spirituality.
Pastor Troy - King of All Kings
On the 18th (and last) song of his 21st album, Pastor Troy is exhausted. His voice is weathered down to a hoarse scowl, as he demands some appreciation.
Snoop Dogg Presents... - My #1 Priority
As an artist, Snoop Dogg has proven to be one of the most creative minds in Hip Hop. As an executive, Snoop's authenticity soars above his ingenuity.
Freddie Gibbs - Str8 Killa
Gibbs' inability to fabricate for the sake of financing shines throughout, making him a modern emcee with throwback sensibilities.
Street Sweeper Social Club - The Ghetto Blaster EP
This disc is reminiscent of Rage's "Renegades" project, particularly due to SSSC's stellar covers of "Mama Said Knock You Out," and M.I.A.'s "Paper Planes."
Ron Browz - Etherlibrium
From the break, Browz struggles to exhibit any concrete skills at emceeing, and unfortunately this trend continues until the very last track.
