HipHopDx Reviews
David Banner & 9th Wonder - Death of a Pop Star
"Death Of A Pop Star is arguably Banner's best work to date, and certainly the most digestible to those jarred by the Crooked Lettaz' front-man's production."
Sheek Louch - Donnie G: Don Gorilla
Although Sheek proves himself to be an artist worthy of their consideration on numerous occasions, his debut release on the historic label is underwhelming
Ghostface Killah - Apollo Kids
Ghost treats A.K. like a veteran would treat a game on the hardwood; he picks his spots, lets his teammates have their moments, and takes over when necessary.
Diddy - Last Train To Paris
Although love is the obviously dominant theme in Last Train to Paris, the whole London-to-Paris journey gets lost in translation.
DJ Rhettmatic & Buff1 - Crown Royale
Buff1 & Rhettmatic have become staple figures in their respective regions, and there's little question that their individual successes will continue.
Michael Jackson - Michael
"The nostalgia Michael's music carries for those millions of us worldwide is unfortunately the biggest problem with Michael."
Redman - Reggie
Reggie isn't near Red's best work, but fans would be remiss to turn their nose. When he is in his element, he spits harder, and flows better than any.
T.I. - No Mercy
Where does T.I. find himself in 2010 - hungry or complacent? Arguments could be made for either side.
DJ Premier Presents... Year Round Records - Get Used To Us
Premier more than holds up his end of adapting his "street deejay mentality" to the boardroom.
Soulja Boy - The DeAndre Way
While Soulja is absolutely a star, he still hasn't delivered a concrete answer as to why.
Flo Rida - Only One Flo Rida, Part One
The finished project feels more Snooki than Snoop Dogg, it will have more people fist pumping than attempting to Dougie but it will get spins.
Slim Thug - Tha Thug Show
For dedicated fans of the Swishahouse sound, this is right in that wheelhouse; bass-heavy tunes, boastful ambitions and a strong dose of southern state of mind.
Black Eyed Peas - The Beginning
Though The Beginning's title suggests it's a prequel of The E.N.D., and therefore would share a similar aesthetic, the album really is far too derivative.
Copywrite - The Life And Times Of Peter Nelson
Copywrite is an intense man who knows how to turn the adversity of his life as a talented-but-tortured rapper into good art, as evidenced by this album.
AZ - Doe or Die [15th Anniversary Edition]
Doe or Die's genius lies in AZ's abilities as a rhymer. He had a nimble style that never forgot about substance. He sounded hungry but always landed gracefully.
Curren$y - Pilot Talk II
While similar in feel to it's predecessor, Pilot Talk, this follow-up is much less commercial in approach.
John Regan - Sorry I'm Late
As an aural representation of what it takes to both do what you love and take care of the people you love Sorry I'm Late succeeds totally.
Gangrene (The Alchemist & Oh No) - Gutter Water
Although Gutter Water doesn't quite ascend to the quality of its spiritual predecessor Champion Sound, the album is an unrelenting head banger.
Ne-Yo - Libra Scale
Libra Scale shows artistic growth and commitment to evolution. Still, Libra Scale lacks the sparkle found in Ne-Yo's previous work.
Lloyd Banks - H.F.M. 2 (The Hunger For More 2)
THFM2 does indeed revisit the original's roots. The execution isn't as good the second time around, but Banks has reestablished his sound.
