For those of you sleeping on Lupe Fiasco, it's time to wake up. Food & Liquor has what it takes to be Album of the Year. But critical acclaim can olny do so much. Will the sales be there? Will it be in radio rotations? Will it be on TRL? These things can make or break an artist.
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They may be jumping around from label to label but it doesn't keep M.O.P. from giving the streets what they want, hood bangers. Does St. Marxmen have enuff heat to keep us warm this winter?
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Can the Queen Bee regain the throne as the most dominant female MC in the game. Well her last 2 releases were hit or miss with most fans. How will The Naked Truth do with the artist behind bars & unable to promote her album?
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Does Young Jeezy have what it takes to stand out of the crowd that is currently gathering in the southern Rap arena? If your looking for one album from that crowd Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 may be the one.
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Common's Electric Circus was a disappointment for most. But the new album Be sees a return to what we've come to expect from Common, THE REAL...
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With Beanie Sigel currently in some legal trouble, this may be his last album in a while. If it is, he'll be leaving on a high note. It's still kind of early but this album may be one of the best hiphop albums of the year.
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The latest release from R. Kelly Happy People | U Saved Me is a 2 CD set with 1 disc devoted to the club & the other to the church. The question is does this unique mix make for a good album?
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One of the most slept on member's of the Wu is also one of the most consistent. How does his new album, The Pretty Toney Album, on a new label, Def Jam, do when compared to his already under-appreciated library of work.
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With more than 10 years & 8 albums under her belt, Mary's still getting it done. This album also features a reunion between Blige & producer P. Diddy. The question is can the recreate that magic that made My Life such a hit.
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One reason I like what it is I do is that i'm able to come across quality music that I would never hear on my local radio or television. Who would have thought Wisconsin was putting it down like this.
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The follow up to the State Property Soundtrack, The Chain Gang Vol. II brings us more of the same. An appearance from Jay-Z & more Freeway makes it better than the last, but not by much.
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Wether you're tired of them or not the Neptunes sound is still ruling todays music scene. Since I've stop listening to the radio & watching BET I haven't grown tired of them yet. So how does an entire Neptunes album sound?
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Beyonce's solo debut, Dangerously In Love, is out. As much as I tried I really couldn't hate on this album. Maybe i'm getting soft in my old age.
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VP Records' Reggae Gold 2003 has arrived with more hotness to get you through the summer. More pop than usual but still an excellent compilation.
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Great Compilations. VP Records has been putting them out for years now & Soca Gold 2003 is no exception.
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