AZ|Doe or Die [1995] (by SBK)

Succeeding Nas’ classic album Illmatic in 1994, AZ released his debut album that would go on to be deemed classic material upon its release. In being released in 1995 along with Raekwon’s classic debut album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, many say that these were the two premier albums that introduced Mafioso rap to the industry. Read more

Statik Selektah|Statik Selektah Presents Spell My Name Right (The Album) [2007] (by SBK)

I told y’all that I was gonna pick back up where I left off and I’m back once again with yet another Rewind Review for your reading pleasure. This time I coming to you with a mixtape DJ album, since that’s currently a highly debated topic right now with Lil’ Wayne’s recent comments towards them. Read more

Skyzoo & 9th Wonder|Cloud 9: The 3 Day High [2006] (by SBK)

I’ve been gone for a minute but I’m back, and it’s time to pick up where I left off. People have been asking about Rewind Reviews and when another one was going to be done. Well the wait is over and it’s just in time for a fresh batch. “Just let this motherfucker come on, and be fresh.” These are the initial words heard on this album at its start. These words not only describe Cloud 9: The 3 Day High, but the state of Hip-Hop music as it currently stands. Read more

A Tribe Called Quest|The Low End Theory [1991] (by SBK)

Since real Hip-Hop music and culture is currently being appreciated with special showings of Yo! MTV Raps episodes, clips, and videos, I thought that this would be the perfect time for me to introduce a new section to the nappyafro categories called Rewind Reviews. This section will be specifically for reviewing previously released albums covering various genres from Hip-Hop/Rap to R&B to Soul to Funk and more. So in kicking off the Rewind Reviews properly I thought I would start with a classic album from A Tribe Called Quest in their 1991 release The Low End Theory. So “Can I Kick It?” Read more