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.

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Eminem: Recovery (Album Review)

Rakeem JohnsonJune 22, 2010March 17, 2011

by Rakeem JohnsonJune 22, 2010March 17, 201118

Eminem Recovery Producers: Alex da Kid, Boi-1da, Emile, DJ Khalil, Dr. Dre, Havoc, Jim Jonsin, Just Blaze, Denaun Porter, Supa Dups, Script Sherpherd In the...

The State Of The #Lasers Address

Rakeem JohnsonJune 7, 2010June 8, 2010

by Rakeem JohnsonJune 7, 2010June 8, 20108

“I think they call this, um… venting” © Drake Earlier today, one of my respective writers/colleagues/etc wrote a piece addressing how much he supports Lupe...

Hip-Hop

Drake: Thank Me Later (Album Review)

Rakeem JohnsonJune 4, 2010June 22, 2010

by Rakeem JohnsonJune 4, 2010June 22, 201014

This was what Aubrey “Drake” Graham foreshadowed; the drastic change monetary gain has on one’s art and lifestyle. For many artists, making millions of dollars...

Hip-Hop

B.o.B: The Adventures Of Bobby Ray (Album Review)

Rakeem JohnsonApril 26, 2010May 24, 2010

by Rakeem JohnsonApril 26, 2010May 24, 20104

Fan favorite “Cloud 9” and even his original first single “I’ll Be In The Sky” would prove prophetic as with every mixtape and song released,...

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Erykah Badu: New Amerykah Pt. 2: Return Of The Ankh (Album Review)

Rakeem JohnsonMarch 31, 2010September 12, 2010

by Rakeem JohnsonMarch 31, 2010September 12, 201099

Redefining a genre must be heavy on the brain. That is the only plausible explanation for such a void left between studio releases for Erykah...

Hip-Hop

Raheem DeVaughn: The Love – War Masterpeace (Album Review)

Rakeem JohnsonMarch 5, 2010May 18, 2010

by Rakeem JohnsonMarch 5, 2010May 18, 20101

While DeVaughn’s niche lie in his penchant for love melodies, The Love & War Masterpeace additionally sees him tackle subject matter of a political and...

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Corinne Bailey Rae: The Sea (Album Review)

Rakeem JohnsonJanuary 29, 2010April 24, 2010

by Rakeem JohnsonJanuary 29, 2010April 24, 20101

Loss. It is more than a feeling. It is an inevitable, yet a crushing punch that will force its way into the lives of all....

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Wale: Attention Deficit (Album Review)

Rakeem JohnsonNovember 11, 2009April 29, 2010

by Rakeem JohnsonNovember 11, 2009April 29, 20101

It feels as if he was stamped a “XXL Freshman” so long ago, but in the past two years, Wale Folarin has utilized every possible...

Editorials Hip-Hop

Jay-Z Vs. Nas: Who’s Hotter? (A Rebuttal)

Rakeem JohnsonOctober 26, 2009February 24, 2015

by Rakeem JohnsonOctober 26, 2009February 24, 201517

Recently, I came across a blog titled “BGirlKenya: A Girl, Her Life & Her Music” and was amazed to find not only an avid hip...

Hip-Hop

Royce Da 5’9″: Street Hop (Album Review)

Rakeem JohnsonOctober 21, 2009April 29, 2010

by Rakeem JohnsonOctober 21, 2009April 29, 20101

“This is straight up, pioneer driven/ I ain’t stoppin till I am, where Em is” ~ Royce Da 5’9″: 8-11 (Freestyle) As regarded a city...

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Ghostface Killah: Ghostdini (Album Review)

Rakeem JohnsonSeptember 28, 2009May 18, 2010

by Rakeem JohnsonSeptember 28, 2009May 18, 20105

There comes a time in every veteran emcee’s career where an epiphany occurs and their music begins to reflect ambitious thoughts they have kept within...

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KiD CuDi: Man On The Moon (The End of Day) (Album Review)

Rakeem JohnsonSeptember 17, 2009May 18, 2010

by Rakeem JohnsonSeptember 17, 2009May 18, 20104

Man On The Moon begins on a high note with "In My Dreams", a somber (yet concise) look into the mind of Scott Ramon Seguro...