Skyzoo|The Salvation

Given the current state of Hip-Hop music in 2009, a resurgence of “real” Hip-Hop music and return to the lyricism as heard on classic albums of the 90’s has been seen with recent releases like Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… PT II, KRS-One & Buckshot’s Survival Skills, and Marco Polo & Torae’s Double Barrel. Read more

KRS-One & Buckshot|Survival Skills

Typically, when we think of Pro Black, prideful, conscious rap, KRS-One tends to triumphantly erupt from our souls as the poster child and is highly regarded as a top 5 emcee…probably more like top 3. It doesn’t take much effort or digging to get into a Read more

Wale & 9th Wonder|Back To The Feature [Mixtape]

Just as I was closing up shop for tonight (To do whatever it is that I do on Friday nights), Wale drops the long delayed but much anticipated mixtape Back To The Feature. The title doesn’t lie; this mixtape is packed with features Read more

Rapper Big Pooh|The Delightful Bars (North American Version)

With any Hip-Hop group, folks tend to try to discount someone in the group. I don’t know if anyone in a duo has been more slept on than Rapper Big Pooh. When his appropriately titled Sleepers hit the streets, folks took notice. Read more

Songs of the Week: 9th Wonder – “Whatever You Say” & “Frontin’”

Not many people have more eclectic Hip-Hop producer credits than North Carolina’s own 9th Wonder. Think about it: De La Soul, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Murs, Little Brother, Erykah Badu, Bishop Lamont, Destiny’s Child, Jean Grae, Sean Price (Just to name a few). Read more

Jay-Z|The Black Album [2003]

When talking about whether The Black Album is a classic or not. Allow me to answer that question: Yes. The Black Album is classic. “Michael Jordan hitting the final shot over Byron Russell during the 1998 NBA Finals “ classic. Read more

EPMD|We Mean Business

No group has ever meant business like EPMD. Parrish Smith and Erick Sermon are the epitome of business. Erick and Parrish have been makin’ dollars for over 20 years now. They released their first album in ‘88 (Strictly Business) and have been East Coast legends since. As a group they have faced a fair share of turmoil. They separated in ‘93 and re-united four years later. Read more

Ludacris|Theater Of The Mind

How do you label Ludacris? Is he a southern rapper? Is he a Hip-Hop mogul? Is he a rapper-turned actor? To me Luda is all of these, and none of these. When you think southern rap, you think of guys like Shawty LO, Soulja Boy, & Gucci Mane. I hope everyone can agree that Ludacris is on another level compared to those dudes. When I think of the word mogul, I imagine Russell Simmons, Jay-Z, & Suge Knight. These are people Read more

Jay-Z & Coldplay|Viva La Hova [Mixtape]

Okay, I know I’m like 20 hours late on this one, but I had to do this for the 2 Jay-Z “stans” on staff (What’s up H20?). I saw this the other day and kinda wrote it off as another weak mash-up. But after actually listening to it today (Can you say THAT other websites?), I actually liked it Read more

Murs|Murs For President

After years grinding it out as a mainstay on the independent scene, Murs returns with his 7th album (Or 20th, depending on who you ask). What makes this album different from previous outings? This album, Murs For President, officially marks Murs first trek into a bigger arena since this is his first album on a major label (Warner Bros.). Read more

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