HipHopDx Reviews
Unagi - Reinventing The Eel
Nearly all the tracks with vocals feature beats that are well below the quality of the instrumental cuts. But until then it is plenty of fun to visit the warped but enjoyable retro world that Unagi creates when he is on his own.
Ancient Astronauts - We Are To Answer
We Are To Answer still provides a great experience for people willing to take the musical leap, and likewise gives the notion that the Ancient Astronauts are a production duo worth listening for in the near future
Freeway - Philadelphia Freeway 2
With what one can assume was a shoestring budget, Freeway wills his album to above average status but not much more.
Roc C & IMAKEMADBEATS - The Transcontinental
Roc 'C' fans were anticipating his next release, but without the Stones Throw sound, can an emcee with a lukewarm-received debut, All Questions Answered, elevate his profile on the second go-round?
Sadat X - Brand New Bein'
With a new breath of air and an apparent renewal of hunger, Sadat X should have called this album a Brand New Beginning.
Busta Rhymes - Back On My B.S.
Busta's generic get money rhymes is emblematic of the uninspired offerings that reign on B.O.M.B.S. Hopefully next time out he can truly get back on his bullshit and find the fun and inspiration in making the merry music millions have come to love
Method Man & Redman - Blackout 2
Red & Meth clearly made this album for the fans, & the fans should be more or less sated. They may not be as ferocious as they once were, but very few ever have been. So with that in mind, this is definitely worth a spin - & not just for nostalgia's sake
Tanya Morgan - Brooklynati
If a listener gives Brooklynati a shot, dope beats and rhymes will ensure that they'll enjoy their stay--whether it's for a weekend getaway, or for a new place of residence.
Eminem - Relapse
Even though his skill set have grown by leaps and bounds in the last decade, his ability to make great albums seems to be moving in the other direction.
Paul Wall - Fast Life
If you're having trouble remembering what the south sounded like back when you still got mixtapes from a trunk instead of ZShare, you won't find much better than this
Ciara - Fantasy Ride
While Fantasy Ride isn't Ciara's defining moment (she's had several already) it is the reaffirmation that the young star is still in a class by herself
Cam'ron - Crime Pays
Just as he made every rapper consider going independent five years ago, Killa Cam returns to show his followers how to be independent and still make competitive, good music that has both street and club appeal, paid in full
Fat Joe & Pistol Pete - K.A.R. - Kill All Rats
Moreover, K.A.R. is by no means "the elephant in the room," but rather a wallflower, with the feeling that this vanity project worked better as a mixtape
Abstract Rude - Rejuvenation
Overall, this proves to be a strong effort. His vitality intact, Rude delivers what he always has. Dropping consistent material for longtime fans, this album will at least appease those who have been waiting for this album desperately
Rapper Big Pooh - The Delightful Bars: North American Pie Version
Not every single bite of Delightful Bars is as sweet as the one before it, but it should be fulfilling to those who need musical satisfaction.
Phil Da Agony - Think Green
Think Green proves Phil Da Agony still has some work left to do in order to become a bona fide lyricist, but with a great supporting cast, he is on the right path
Tech N9ne - Sickology 101: The Study Of Being Sick
Although Tech's lyricism shines bright on select songs, the vast guest-list of unknowns hold back the Kansas City Rap titan's second ensemble piece.
BARON VON ALiAS - TIMEPiECE
This UK emcee longs deeply for yesterday, but it's his solid production that gives Timepiece any chance of burn today.
De La Soul - Are You In?
Nike makes Hip Hop more fun than most labels this year, as this work meets the quality standard that's been going on since the D.A.I.S.Y. Age. Leave your rollerskates at home for this one, and put on your Air Maxes, however, it's still a damn good jam
Mike Jones - The Voice
In the past, Jones showed some self-awareness when he said "back then hoes didn't want me/Now I'm hot hoes all on me." Now, he's flipped the script and now almost exclusively catering women with halfhearted and predictable slow grind anthems
