REVIEWS

Hip Hop Is DeadLong Live Hip Hop
review - Nas - "Hip Hop Is Dead" - 8/10
Added 18 December, 2006

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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ReflectionsMJB A Retrospective
review - Mary J. Blige - "Reflections" - 8/10
Added 11 December, 2006

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-UpMakes A Better Mixtape
review - Various Artists - "Eminem Presents The Re-Up" - 6/10
Added 4 December, 2006

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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Kingdom ComeThe Return Of The King
review - Jay-Z - "Kingdom Come" - 7/10
Added 20 November, 2006

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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Me Myself & IJoe Crack Is Back
review - Fat Joe - "Me Myself & I" - 8/10
Added 13 November, 2006

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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Out Of Many... OneImport Only
review - Tami Chynn - "Out Of Many... One" - 8/10
Added 6 November, 2006

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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Point Of No ReturnThe Soul Of DTP
review - Shareefa - "Point Of No Return" - 8/10
Added 30 October, 2006

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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Once AgainThe Legend Continues...
review - John Legend - "Once Again" - 9/10
Added 23 October, 2006

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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Press PlayPress Fast Forward, Then Press Play
review - Diddy - "Press Play" - 7/10
Added 16 October, 2006

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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The Evolution Of Robin Thicke2nd Times The Charm
review - Robin Thicke - "The Evolution Of Robin Thicke" - 8/10
Added 9 October, 2006

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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