Outlawz|We Want In: The Street LP (by SBK)

When you think of the Outlawz the first thing that immediately comes to mind is their association with the late legendary Tupac Shakur. The group, which was founded by Shakur following his release from prison in 1995, is best known for their feature on 2Pac’s hit song “Hit ‘Em Up”. Since Tupac’s untimely death, the Outlawz have managed to progress on and keep the music going with this being their fifth group album release. Read more

Re-Up Gang|Clipse Presents: Re-Up Gang (by H2O)

The Clipse are often a slept on Hip-Hop group, and most of the time, the artists in Hip-Hop that we sleep on are usually the most clever and are arguably the best, while we bow down to Lil’ Wayne, Jay-Z, or Nas for best rapper alive. People like Lupe Fiasco, Crooked I, AZ, and Clipse all fit into this mold. Read more

Killer Mike|I Pledge Allegiance To The Grind Part II (by Thic Flair)

From being protégée of OutKast to an independent artist, Killer Mike has always been pretty true to the first part of his name. Killer is how the mic typically sees him. His distinctive flow, cadence, and delivery teamed with his lyrical sharpness have garnered him respect and the ability to rhyme about politics and the grind without losing any love. Let’s check out his latest offering, I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind II. Read more

G-Unit|Terminate On Sight (by Thic Flair)

G-Unit knows how to stay in the limelight even when they have no album out. The shit with Buck, the court situation with 50 and his BM, Yayo and his prison shit, etc. Kanye beat 50 in the sales challenge but 50 did major numbers out the gate as well, however, the bet was that 50 would not do another solo album if he lost…and he did. What does that mean for him or the crew to come off such low times as mentioned? Read more

RZA|Digi Snacks (by King Jerm)

While Hip-Hop used to be his only hustle, now RZA is making more noise in Hollywood with his sound. However he hasn’t forgot about his fans. Dropping his fourth solo album, Digi Snacks, RZA looks to capitalize on the shaky market. RZA already has a Platinum and Gold plaque for two previous efforts; can he strike Gold again with Digi Snacks? Read more

Speedknot Mobstaz|Mostability II: Nation Bizness (by King Jerm)

Riding high on the recent success of the “Chi”, Twista and The Speedknot Mobstaz release their second studio album titled Mostability II: Nation Bizness. This is the follow up to their 1998 release Mobstability. 10 years is a long time between albums, but Liffy Stokes and Mayz are ready to remind the nation what “Mobstability” is all about. Read more

Lil’ Mama|VYP: Voice Of The Young People (by B-Easy)

You know, running a Hip-Hop review site is a good thing. You get to review and rate the music that you love and hold close to your heart. But sometimes, if you wanna be fair, you gotta review music that you don’t necessarily look forward to. Now, I check other sites that review music (yea, we see y’all), and I think sometimes people think trashing music is the “in” thing to do. Now, don’t get me wrong, we here at nappyafro have trashed our share of albums, and if the music sucks, I’ll be the first to point that shit out. The problem is when you trash an album before you listen to it. That long intro leads me to the album I’m reviewing here, Lil’ Mama’s VYP: Voice Of The Young People. Read more

Prodigy|H.N.I.C. Pt. 2 (by SBK)

With Prodigy off the scene currently serving a three-year bid for gun charges, one half of Mobb Deep decided to leave us with an album to bump while he’s doing his time. Being eight years since he released H.N.I.C. back in 2000, does Prodigy still hold claim to the title of being the “Head Nigga In Charge” or is just another nigga serving in the game. Read more

Flo Rida|Mail On Sunday (by King Jerm)

The latest artist out of Florida to garner success isn’t an overnight sensation, but a story with a lot of trials and tribulations. Having walked 30 miles to try out for someone, and when you got there, they were gone, and you still wanted to rap? Read more

Sheek Louch|Silverback Gorilla (by B-Easy)

As one third of the group The LOX, Sheek is probably the least know member. But while he may have never gain solo commercial success as his partners Jadakiss or Styles, in recent years, Sheek Louch has been the most “in the street” Read more

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