J-23
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Diddy Beats (Headphones Review)
See how the new $180 MSRP earbuds inspired by Sean "Diddy" Combs measure up, with a whole host of extras and features.
Part 2 in J-23's series comparing sample flips, from the likes of Kool G Rap, Jay-Z, Brand Nubian, WC, Spice-1 and Rap-A-Lot O.G.'s. Weigh in.
Snoop Dogg - Death Row: The Lost Sessions Volume 1
Casual fans have little reason to pick this one up, but for those of us who were around for Death Row's domination, this is must-have material.
From Black Moon vs. Jay-Z, to Busta Rhymes vs. Diamond D, and Nas vs. himself, J-23 looks at the supreme sample-flips.
From Em over Jay, to Nas over Rae, to the arrivals of AZ, Canibus and Big L, a look at upsets in Hip Hop collaboration from HipHopDX's J-23.
After over 20 years in the game, Puba has understandably lost a step. He could still rap circles around a lot of today's rappers but from the sounds of RetroActive he'd be doing it with little inspiration and mediocre production
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.
It is no Doomsday or Madvillainy, but BORN LIKE THIS is still more than enough to satisfy as DOOM cuts as sharp ever. Even without the metal fingers.
Braille & The Symbolyc One - Cloud Nineteen
Cloud Nineteen is a case of the sum being less than its individual parts. There is a handful of really good tracks and its solid as worst, but in the end it doesn't resonate as well as it should.
Beastie Boys - Paul's Boutique: 20th Anniversary Edition
No matter what the group does in the twilight of their career, Paul's Boutique will always define the Beastie Boys. They weren't fighting for their right to party or fighting to free Tibet, they were just making obscure pop culture references
Kanye West - 808's & Heartbreak
For many, auto-tune is only tolerable in small doses, if at all. Through little more than sheer talent Kanye still managed to make an album that begs repeated listens; even if it is only for 75% of it. Welcome to Heartbreak.
Jedi Mind Tricks - A History Of Violence
Stoupe's sprawling soundscapes could score a Genghis Khan biopic, and with Vinnie swinging his axe at everything in sight he rides along in stride
HipHopDX's 30 Reviews In 30 Days
Trying to keep up with all the November releases, stay tuned to DX for 30 albums reviewed in 30 days
White Van Music hits on all cylinders, and all those who didn't know who Jake One is surely will after this. More importantly, he'll have no problem luring people into his van with these treats.
With MP3's and ringtone rap, fewer listeners are willing to prepare a 5-course meal when they can be fed with the click of a button. But whether or not this LP will be fully appreciated by today's audience, it doesn't change the fact this is a great album
The Mainstream's Love For Hip Hop's Underground
From Jay-Z and 9th Wonder to Murs and 40 Water to Kanye and Ludacris, this is a timeline recognizing Jake One's brilliant new album.
DJ Muggs & Planet Asia - Pain Language
There is little to turn your nose up at on Pain Language, but little to go wild about either. While Muggs provides far from his best work on the boards, the album reveals once and for all that Planet Asia's strength just doesn't lie in solo albums
Pacewon & Mr. Green - The Only Color That Matters Is Green
No worrying about if it's made for gangsters, hipsters, backpackers or whatever - this album's remarkable production and almost-infallible focus takes two outsiders, and puts them in the epicenter of Hip Hop's best releases in 2008
Roots & Others Represent Philly Music Scene
imeem.com team with The Roots, Diplo & others to show you an in depth look at Philly's Hip Hop scene
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.
