The front man-producer for influential hip-hop quartet A Tribe Called Quest and one of the genre's dopest MCs, Q-Tip has kept to himself since 1999, when his last album, "Amplified," hit No. 4 on the national hip-hop/R&B chart. Outside of a scant few guest verses on other performers' songs (including the Chemical Brothers' European smash hit "Galvanize," for which Q-Tip won a Grammy) and dribs of production work for the likes of Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey and Mobb Deep, he's remained virtually silent. Whereas real Hip-hop aficionados like myself and others, never forgot him.
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After a separation with Carey Hart (one of my Favorite FMX Riders). Pink has licked her wounds and is able to conjure a 5th album to add to her already sterling repertoire. This album is chock full of upbeat, rock infused, ballads and the single "So What". But then again this is Pink one of the many radio-friendly pop queens whose songwriting skills are genuine especially if you have EG Walker, Billy Mann, and Butch Walker wiping you down in your corner.
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This time around I managed to get my grimey paws on a sick album by the one and only Big Shug. He's like a combination of Guru and Twin Gambino. I wouldn't be surprised if he was confused with the two MCs I mentioned.
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John Legend's 3rd Album "Evolver" truly lives up to it's namesake with different sounds, and a slew of dope artists ranging from Kanye West, to Estelle. Not to mention an appearance by the one and only Ms. Brandy Norwood. I've been anticipating this for a long time Once Again was killer but after the initial listening of this album I was pumped to review it. So I'ma make like Ray Lewis and tackle this album for ya'll.
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GRITS is a sick duo out of Tennessee that used to dance for DC Talk back in the day. This right here is their 8th album to date, and Teron "Bonafide" Carter, and Stacy "Coffee" Jones have failed to disappoint. They've managed to establish some type of longevity, and have been able to become the highest-grossing rap group in faith-fueled hip-hop.
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Initially I was skeptical of the quality that this album was going to have. I've always had a negative disposition towards R&B music mainly because of what I've heard on top 40 radio but the way my boy handed me his mini USB drive there was a certain gleam in his eyes. I mean you should've seen it. It was like the first time I heard the Beatles.
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One of the most heavily anticipated albums to hit shelves to mark the end of the summer. Clifford Harris is able to deliver one of his most potent works to date. The title of the album is a direct reference to his return to penning his rhymes – something he hasn't done since his debut I'm Serious.
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Nypoleon has potential; with more vocal training and experience, we may have what it takes to be a great artist. However, his flow on “Pimpafyin” is almost that of an ‘80s artist and is not attractive in 2008.
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Freeway's Free At Last is the artists second album almost five years in the making. A lot has happened since he released his 2003 debut Philadelphia Freeway. Most notably the falling apart of Roc-A-Fella and the split between Dame Dash & Jay-Z.
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Vol. 1 was an introduction to the artist who is Jill Scott. Vol. 2 found that artist sharing her experiences with love. With her latest The Real Thing: Words & Sounds Vol. 3 Jill Scott bares her soul sharing with listeners the various levels of heartache.
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''I didn't realize how thirsty I was until I had something to drink.'' That's how I felt after listening to Kendra Ross' debut New Voice. Ross is an artist you probably haven't heard of who has done some background work for artists like Talib Kweli & Kanye West. But this soulful debut leans more heavily on Jazz & Traditional R&B than it does on Hip Hop.
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Every once in a while an artist comes along who has that ''something'' that just makes you stand up & take notice. That ''something'' that sets them apart from their peers. Chrisette Michele has that something. I Am is the debut album from the Long Island native.
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Because I Love It is Amerie's third album but this review will be based on the UK version of the album. The US version is scheduled for release in mid-July. So with the extra two months that version may be different from the one being reviewed now.
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