Atmosphere|When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold (by SBK)

Not many people, let alone so-called “Hip-Hop Heads”, knew about the Hip-Hop group Atmosphere. That was until their latest release When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold debuted #5 on the U.S. Billboard 200 (Took y’all long enough to realize). After plenty of great releases including You Can’t Imagine How Much Fun We’re Having in 2005, does this latest release continue the standard and match up to its chart position in being one of the top Hip-Hop albums in 2008? Read more

AZ|Undeniable (by Thic Flair)

The younger generation is screaming for the older guys in the game to hang up the mic. The older generation is determined to mush the young cats by asserting age ain’t nothin’ but a number and turning back the clock while chanting 30 is the new 20. The fight for relevance is real in Hip-Hop and some of our most celebrated emcees have tried some of the newer styles and flows with little to no success. Does AZ follow that same pattern or just keep it simply A to the Z? Read more

Lupe Fiasco|Lupe Fiasco’s The Cool (by B-Easy)

I wasn’t really impressed with Lupe Fiasco’s last album, Food & Liquor. While I liked some tracks off the album and I know he’s talented and people keep telling me he’s talented, I never was a huge fan. Read more

Hi-Tek|Hi-Teknology 3: Undeground (by Thic Flair)

Hi-Tek has easily left a legacy of music that puts him in the upper echelon of Hip-Hop producers in the game, but he lacks the push that other producers have received. Tek rarely stumbles with his talent over name style of selection, and a bottomless soul that creates pristine musical landscapes from laid back to banger. Read more

Ghostface Killah|The Big Doe Rehab (by King Jerm)

Ghostface has been one busy guy the last 21 months. Releasing his third, yes I said THIRD album in that time frame. That shows how his grind is, putting out quality music in a short period of time. Read more

Freeway|Free At Last (by Thic Flair)

How many rappers truly step to the mic and sound like the next great thing. I am not talking about clever puns or simple voice quality, I am talking about the entire package. Freeway had the look, the bravado, the voice, the flows, and the energy that is required to make your mark. Read more

Jay-Z|American Gangster (by B-Easy)

It’s November again and just like last year, Jay-Z drops another “post-retirement” album. Jay-Z’s new album American Gangster is inspired by the new flick starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe called, uh, also called American Gangster (and no, it’s not the soundtrack to the movie either). Read more

50 Cent|Curtis (by King Jerm)

After having two of the best selling Hip-Hop albums of all-time, 50 Cent returns with his latest album Curtis. After sitting back watching the decline of the once mighty G-Unit, the General steps up to restore the stronghold the crew once had in Hip-Hop. Read more

Talib Kweli|Eardrum (by B-Easy)

“If skills sold truth be told, I’d probably be lyrically Talib Kweli”. Jay-Z said that line on “Moment Of Clarity” in 2003. To me that signified that Talib was finally getting some respect. That a great year for Talib. Read more

Common|Finding Forever (by B-Easy)

Since his 1992 debut Can I Borrow a Dollar?, Common has always been known to stay true to Hip-Hop. While staying true to Hip-Hop is a good thing, Common hasn’t always been consistent with his direction. Read more

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