Raekwon: Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II (Album Review)
Before Jay-Z vividly painted Mafioso murals on Reasonable Doubt, before The Notorious B.I.G. rose to prominence as a kingpin on Life After Death, the Chef...
Author : Rakeem Johnson
Jay-Z: The Blueprint III (Album Review)
It must be hard being Shawn Corey Carter. A beautiful wife in singer/actress Beyonce. Millions of dollars sitting in various bank accounts. His own brand...
Trey Songz: Ready (Album Review)
If there is one thing musicians have learned, it is that controversy sells in the music business. Despite “song covers” over numerous artists’ hit records...
Joe Budden: Escape Route (Album Review)
Is there any one person who understands the thoughts that encircle the mind of Joseph Anthony Budden II? Very outspoken, many perceive his confidence and...
Slaughterhouse: Slaughterhouse (Album Review)
The saying “God always has a plan” really rings true when it comes to the creation of the Slaughterhouse movement. Moments away from erupting into...
Lupe Fiasco’s Failure (Breakdown)
[1st Verse] It’s mean, soldier Now let me put the streets down like steamrollers – Steamrollers pave streets (“putting them down”) With the CATS that...
Fabolous: Loso’s Way (Album Review)
Since Nas’ controversial statement in 2006 that hip hop was dead, it would seem that emcees are hellbent on preserving it, mainly by way of...
Lupe Fiasco: “Shining Down” Breakdown (“You Goin’ Over Niggas’ Heads, Lu”)
[Hook:] Look up in the sky. Now look up in the sky. Look up in the sky You thought I was down. You thought I...
Maxwell: Blacksummers’night (Album Review)
A sabbatical from music usually spells doom for any artist’s career, but most artists are not as revered as Maxwell. Eight years since his last...
Jeremih: Jeremih (Album Review)
Jeremih Felton is in a tough spot. He did not know that he would be signed on the spot after performing for Def Jam’s L.A....
Drake: So Far Gone (Album Review)
Aubrey “Drake” Graham has come a long ways since his role as the physically disabled hoops star from Degrassi. Following the release of his initial...
Mos Def: The Ecstatic (Album Review)
By Christopher “DiZ” Lamb It has been a long three years for fans of the legendary Mos Def. After the release of experimental (yet still...