HipHopDx Reviews
RZA - Digi Snacks
According to the artist, this release is the most "definitive and focused" in the Bobby trilogy. RZA is right, as the wisdom on Digi Snacks rings deeper than ever before.
David Banner - The Greatest Story Ever Told
There is no doubt that he is a gifted emcee; but rather than use this gift to make a body of work which speaks volumes, he spends a significant amount of time addressing shallow topics.
Nas - Untitled
With Untitled it appears that Nas truly understands and embraces that you cannot please everyone. Because of that, he has rid himself of the handcuffs that fans and critics have bound him with and expresses true creative freedom.
Dwele - Sketches Of Man
Sketches of a Man features warm melodies and Dwele's signature octave, but nothing else that can set it apart from standard neo-soul.
Jean Grae - Jeanius
If you think the female emcees is going extinct, Jeanius shatters all doubts about whether women can rock the mic in 2008. This is the real Miss Rap Supreme.
Killer Mike - I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind II
There are few rappers in Hip Hop today that the game truly needs; Killer Mike is one of them.
Presto - State of the Art
Presto's State of the Art thrives off its veteran appearances from CL Smooth, Sadat X and Large Professor as well as Fatlip, T-Weaponz and Blu.
Vast Aire - Dueces Wild
Dueces Wild furthers the string in Vast's strong catalogue. This emcee is one of the few in Hip Hop who today who garner attention and interest no matter who's producing, and little needs to be said of the guest appearances.
Tyga - No Introduction
No Introduction is a nice album for the teens with a few gems sprinkled in between. While the album isn't exactly great, it does have a lot to applaud.
G-Unit - Terminate On Sight
All said and done, this is not a good album. There are a handful of tracks worth checking, a few that are forgettable and too many that should be avoided like the plague.
Immortal Technique - The 3rd World
Hardcore Technique fans will love this, and new fans will come away with a wealth of knowledge--just make sure to keep the search feature handy if you bump this on the computer.
Three 6 Mafia - Last 2 Walk
It's hard to say if DJ Paul and Juicy J are better off without the others, but Last 2 Walk certainly proves that they're capable of carrying the weight.
Snowgoons - Black Snow
No matter if you represent the European Union or the United States, if you are a fan of Underground Thug music, Snowgoons' Black Snow will definitely satisfy your needs.
2 Pistols - Death Before Dishonor
DXnext alum 2 Pistols follows a formulaic approach to Florida style, but his album-making dwindles to his peers.
Flying Lotus - Los Angeles
On Los Angeles, Flying Lotus cleverly defies the odds by giving listeners an album that sheds light on the genre's more technologically-driven roots.
N.E.R.D. - Seeing Sounds
While most of the album is your standard Neptunes, experimental affair, N.E.R.D. suffers through immature lyrical content and limited subject matter, essentially detracting from the overall experience.
Plies - Definition Of Real
A pattern you'll notice with Definition of Real is that it's very hit or miss; still, it manages to have a cohesive sound.
Usher - Here I Stand
Usher doesn't drastically stray to far away from what got him here, but compared to it's predecessor, this album is more laid back.
Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III
Tha Carter III is flashes of brilliance surrounded by a number of rookie mistakes made by a young veteran of the game.
J Rawls & Middle Child - Rawls & Middle
Although not a breakthrough album for either artist, Rawls & Middle does just enough to keep Rawls on the producer radar.
