Author : Rakeem Johnson

http://yk2daily.net - 43 Posts - 31 Comments

I go by the name of Mr. Genius. Undergraduate. Double Major (Professional Writing x Psychology). A future counseling major once I enter grad school. A bit of an unorthodox thinker. A lover of music; specifically Hip Hop, R&B and Neo-Soul, but I'll listen to anything once.

Hip-Hop

J.Cole – Cole World (The Sideline Story) [Album Review]

Rakeem JohnsonSeptember 27, 2011October 9, 2012

by Rakeem JohnsonSeptember 27, 2011October 9, 201242

Since entering high school, LeBron James has been anointed as the heir to Michael Jordan’s NBA throne, both in regards to championship success and marketability....

Hip-Hop

The Weeknd – Thursday [Album Review]

Rakeem JohnsonAugust 25, 2011March 21, 2021

by Rakeem JohnsonAugust 25, 2011March 21, 20216

The weight of the Internet continues to squash that of the major label companies into submission as artists like Kendrick Lamar have taken to digital...

Hip-Hop

Teedra Moses: Luxurious Undergrind Mixtape Review

Rakeem JohnsonJuly 15, 2011July 16, 2011

by Rakeem JohnsonJuly 15, 2011July 16, 2011250

The truest statement an artist can make is that they are nothing without their fans and dearest supporters. Include Teedra Moses on that ever-growing list...

Hip-Hop

Album Review: Kendrick Lamar – #Section80

Rakeem JohnsonJuly 5, 2011March 21, 2021

by Rakeem JohnsonJuly 5, 2011March 21, 20214

“Fire burning inside my eyes / This the music that saved my life / Y’all be calling it Hip-Hop, I be calling it hypnotize /...

Hip-Hop

Album Review: Maybach Music Group – Self-Made

Rakeem JohnsonMay 20, 2011October 9, 2012

by Rakeem JohnsonMay 20, 2011October 9, 20125

Rick Ross came into his own as an artist and true heavyweight (heh) in 2010, dropping album worthy content on free projects The Albert Anastasia...

Hip-Hop

Big K.R.I.T.: Return Of 4Eva [Album Review]

Rakeem JohnsonMarch 31, 2011March 31, 2011

by Rakeem JohnsonMarch 31, 2011March 31, 20111

Big K.R.I.T. Return Of 4Eva [Album Review] It’s amazing how quickly one’s fortunes can change. At his breaking point, Big K.R.I.T./ released his street album...

Hip-Hop

Lupe Fiasco: Lasers [Album Review]

Rakeem JohnsonMarch 7, 2011March 29, 2011

by Rakeem JohnsonMarch 7, 2011March 29, 20116

Lupe Fiasco Lasers [Album Review] Producers: Kane Beatz, Alex da Kid, The Audibles, Needlz, King David, Miykal Snoddy, Ishi, The Buchanans, Jerry Duplessis, Syience. Anarchy....

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Kanye West: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy [Album Review]

Rakeem JohnsonNovember 12, 2010April 21, 2011

by Rakeem JohnsonNovember 12, 2010April 21, 20110

She wants me to get a good ass job (just like everybody)… Hidden amongst an interlude on his immaculate debut opus, Kanye West’s plans to...

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Joe Budden: Mood Muzik 4 (A Turn 4 The Worst) [Album Review]

Rakeem JohnsonNovember 5, 2010March 21, 2021

by Rakeem JohnsonNovember 5, 2010March 21, 20210

“Music is just what feelings sound like.” No truer words have been spoken then by Joe Budden on album opener ‘Hiatus’, then presented on Mood...

Editorials

Fiascogate, Part Deux [Editorial]

Rakeem JohnsonJuly 26, 2010July 5, 2011

by Rakeem JohnsonJuly 26, 2010July 5, 20113

“Today… nobody cares. Oh and tomorrow…. they won’t either.” Today… was a weird one. I sat and watched one of, if not my favorite, rappers...

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Rick Ross: Teflon Don [Album Review]

Rakeem JohnsonJuly 20, 2010March 21, 2021

by Rakeem JohnsonJuly 20, 2010March 21, 20211

Rick Ross Teflon Don Producers: Kanye West; No I.D.; Danja; J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League; The Inkredibles; Clark Kent & The Remedy; Lex Luger; The Olympicks Akin...

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Big Boi: Sir Lucious Left Foot (Album Review)

Rakeem JohnsonJuly 6, 2010March 29, 2011

by Rakeem JohnsonJuly 6, 2010March 29, 20110

Big Boi Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty Producers: Scott Storch; André 3000; Organized Noize; Lil’ Jon; Salaam Remi; Mr. DJ; J....