HipHopDx Reviews
Sha Stimuli - The Break Up Part 2: The Proposal (Mixtape Review)
The theme of the mixtape is relationships, and Sha uses his lyrical abilities to tell the story of a man who goes from being alone to jumping the broom.
Random Axe (Black Milk, Guilty Simpson & Sean Price) - Random Axe
Fortunately, Random Axe succeeds because it does exactly what it sets out to do, without any unnecessary complications.
Bad Meets Evil (Eminem & Royce Da 5'9") - Hell: The Sequel
They may have gone through Hell separately but it's Hip-Hop Heaven when they're together.
Hail Mary Mallon (Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic, DJ Big Wiz) - Are You Gonna Eat That?
Hail Mary Mallon - consisting of Aesop Rock, Rob Sonic, and DJ Big Wiz - is named after Mary Mallon aka "Typhoid Mary" the infamous carrier of typhoid fever.
Tech N9ne - All 6's and 7's
It's easy to get caught up in the rapid, what-did-he-just-say nature of Tech N9ne's flow, but it is his lyrical ability that truly makes him shine.
Kool G Rap - Riches, Royalty & Respect
Taking his vintage style and flipping it in 2011 is quite a feat, one G. Rap does with ease.
Vast Aire - OX 2010: A Street Odyssey
The 15-track LP's aggressive boom-bap backdrop and sinister cypher rhymes harken the days when street records ran the airwaves. At it's best, it's refreshing.
Big L - The Danger Zone
The Danger Zone may be a must-have for die-hard fans, but it probably could have gone unreleased. After all, Big L's raw talent will shine regardless.
Canibus & Keith Murray (The Undergods) - In Gods We Trust: Crush Microphones to Dust
Thankfully the clunkiest part of the album's wordplay is its title as The Burnout Brothers include the strongest tracks from their 2009 EP.
Edo G - A Face In the Crowd
With A Face in the Crowd, Edo G shows why he can still get in a mic booth and spit more worthy bars than many competitors who are more than a decade younger.
DX Album Review Bits - Coughee Brothaz, Mexicans With Guns, and Oddisee
DX reviews the Devin the Dude presented 'Fresh Brew' by Coughee Brothaz, Mexicans With Guns' 'Ceremony' and Oddisee's latest offering 'Odd Seasons'.
Animal Farm - Culture Shock
Culture Shock suffers the most when Animal Farm incessantly rhyme about their struggles as an underground act making it in 2011.
Jadakiss - I Love You: A Dedication to My Fans
No one is likely to confuse I Love You with a real album given its reused tracks and limited scope, but it's still better than The Last Kiss in many respects.
J. Rawls - The Hip-Hop Affect
With its solid beats and rhymes, The Hip Hop Affect does a commendable job of showcasing what good Hip Hop is.
Maybach Music Group - Self Made Vol. 1
Self Made Vol. 1 isn't bad, but it still comes off more like a mixtape hosted by Best Buy than a true official album.
Rappin' 4-Tay - Still Standing
On Still Standing 4-Tay doesn't attempt to win new audiences or prove his relevance, he humbly reflects on his journey.
Neek the Exotic & Large Professor - Still On The Hustle
Neek now shares the billing with one of Rap's most celebrated emcee/producers for Still On The Hustle, a second chance opportunity for a veteran vocalist.
Tinie Tempah - Disc-Overy
Looking to make a convincing splash across the pond, Tempah offers up a hearty sample of talent and charisma with the aptly-titled debut album Disc-Overy.
Danger Mouse & Daniele Luppi - Rome
The downside to choosing such a specific inspiration for an entire album is that Rome eventually hits a wall where its success becomes its flaw.
Elzhi - ELMatic (Mixtape Review)
Achieving a rare feat, Detroit-based emcee Elzhi seems to have tackled one of the most esteemed LP's rap has seen to date, and turned it into his own.
