''We have to adjust and balance the quality of music we listen to. Constant negative input leads to negative living.'' That quote by X Clan's founding member Brother J puts into perspective the state of HipHop music today. They're is no balance. Today's HipHop scene is dominated by themes of materialism, violence & sex but where are the themes of empowerment, upliftment & advancement.
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K-Os third album may be the one that finally gets him some props in the U.S. A little less preachy than his previous releases and stellar production combine to make one of the best albums of 2007. Now if only people would recognize.
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Its been over 2 years since Jill Scott has released an album. So to keep her name out there Hidden Beach has released Collaborations. More than just a greatest hits the album is a compilation of songs that Jill Scott has appeared on over the last several years.
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This New Jersey group out of Red Bank has crafted a solid Indie album that will probably go unnoticed by most. It's a refreshing change of pace from what's currently out and worth checking out if you find your self getting tired with today's current Hip Hop scene.
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Nas is on a new label, Def Jam & has buried the hatchet with Jay-Z, who is now his boss. With the controversial title Hip Hop Is Dead one could wonder what Nas is thinking? If Hip Hop truly is dead, then this album just may help to resurrect it.
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Reflections is a greatest hits album. An MJB greatest hits album could easily be 2 or 3 CD's. With only one 15 track CD and four of those tracks being entirely new songs, some may find that their favorite MJB track is missing from this ''Retrospective''.
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Eminem Presents The Re-Up is a compilation album featuring Eminem & members of his Shady Records label. Beginning life as a mixtape it has become a full album executive produced by Eminem himself.
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Jay-Z comes out of retirement in an attempt to reclaim the throne he left 2 years ago. In that time their have been several contenders but no 1 MC has been able to claim the title since Jay-Z's departure. Though he may not have suceeded with this album he has proven himself still to be relevant & has managed to put othet MC's on notice... STEP UP YOUR GAME.
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Fat Joe has gone back to his roots. With raw lyrics and minimalist beats this album plays like its more for the streets than MTV. Can Joe Crack still pull it off or is this his final album? My vote is we haven't heard the last of Fat Joe.
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This album has seen release all over the world except for in the U.S. A surprising fact considering 1]the popuarity of simular artists like Rihanna and 2]the fact that this album is pretty good. Luckily most reputable record shops have a decent import section. Good hunting.
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Shareefa's debut album Point Of No Return could argueably be one of the best R&B albums released this year. With Luda's Release Therapy and now this debut from Shareefa, DTP stock may be on the rise.
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While it may not win him three more Grammys Once Again is a great follow up album to Legend's 2004 Get Lifted. With excellent production & an old school charm I figure he'll pull down at least one Grammy & a couple of platinum plaques for his troouble.
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With Bad Boy making a come back, is the latest album from Diddy going to help or hurt? With more guest appearances than actual songs it plays more like a compilation album than a solo release. But if theres one thing you can be certain of, the beats will be hot.
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Robin Thicke, son of Growing Pains actor Alan Thicke, is back for a second go with his latest The Evolution Of Robin Thicke. Can the artist cut through the crowded music scene & carve out a place for himself? With his refreshing sound and The Neptunes & Star Trak behind him, he just might.
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With a string of platinum albums to his credit, Ludacris' Release Therapy may be his best album to date. With a more mature style than we've come to expect from the artist, will this release be well received by fans?
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