People Under the Stairs: FUN DMC 4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 2 Hip-hop with a premium placed on fun isn't exactly a new tactic. Hell, there's plenty of happy-go-lucky rap out there. Soulja Boy gets people dancing, for example, and there's even a tinge of the block party vibe in Gwen Stefani's hits.What's the point?Fun ... full story
Lloyd: Lessons In Love 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Young Lloyd is back with his latest album, Lessons In Love, which many are already claiming is an underrated album. Irv Gotti, Henry "Noonie" Lee and the teacher of all these lessons, Mr. Lloyd Polite Jr. himself, executively produced the record.At first listen, ... full story
Donnie Klang: Just A Rolling Stone 2.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 2 Diddy has had his shares of hits and misses. He struck gold by discovering the late Christopher Wallace, Mase, and 112, back when hip-hop's heartbeat was still pulsating in the 90s. Then, Diddy drew some eyebrow-raising moves with the signing of the all-girl ... full story
Ras Kass: Institutionalized Vol. 2 4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 1 One of the original West Coast fire spitters is back with a vengeance. Ras Kass, who has been discussed in the news the last few years for everything except his music, proves nothing has changed his focus as an artist. With a public feud with The Game, a DUI ... full story
David Banner:The Greatest Story Ever Told 4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 David Banner's fourth album is an entertaining ensemble of political commentaries, down south representations with an emphasis on life in Mississippi, borderline hip-hop gospels, and unorthodox ideals on women (and unorthodox may be an understatement; check ... full story
C- Murder: Screamin' 4 Vengeance 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 4 To date, Corey "C-Murder" Miller has released eight albums, two of which have been certified platinum. His latest undertaking, Screamin' 4 Vengeance, will leave listeners with conflicted opinions about the undulating feelings of despondency that oozes from ... full story
V.I.C.: Beast 2.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 1 After seven long years of grinding with his music while cutting hair as a barber, V.I.C's hard work is finally paying off. The Georgia native first impressed the hip-hop world with his dance-infused track "Get Silly," featuring Soulja Boy. Not only did "Get ... full story
Snoop Dogg Presents: Dubb Union 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 1 When it comes to mapping out the music that you'll ride to during the summer, your deck should be filled with a hearty helping of West Coast gems. West Coast artists have proven time and time again that they make music with the sun and open highways in mind. ... full story
Solange: Sol-Angel & The Hadley St. Dreams 4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 3 Being a younger sibling is never an easy thing; it comes with its own complications as well as rewards. When your name is Solange Knowles and you're the younger sister of a superstar like Beyonce Knowles, the sibling relationship, and all that it encompasses, ... full story
KeAnthony: A Hustlaz Story 2.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 1 KeAnthony's debut solo effort, A Hustlaz Story, showcases the singer/songwriter's unpretentious vocal abilities. Securing a deal with Reprise/Warner Brothers has afforded him the ability to work with renowned producers such as The Underdogs, Tank and Scott ... full story
MJG: This Might Be The Day 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 1 MJG, Pimp Tight is at it again with his third solo album, entitled This Might Be The Day. Though some people are quick to proclaim MJG is nothing without his ace and partner in rhyme 8 Ball, like the title suggests This Might Be The Day he proves he can indeed ... full story
Immortal Technique: The 3rd World 4.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 5 Being considered the leader of the underground, and holding the crown for one of the most politically aware must get heavy from time to time. Bestowing upon our uneducated society emerges the most consistent voice of the people. In this day and age, not many ... full story
Dwele: Sketches Of A Man 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Dwele consistently produces very smooth and easily consumable tracks. Albums slide from track to track, building on stock R&B themes -- Love, relationships and heartache. With Sketches Of A Man, Dwele proves a new found maturity.This begins with understanding. ... full story
Rock: Shell Shock 3.5 out of 5.0 | Comments: 1 Normally, the word "Rock" brings to mind the dynasty that Jay-Z built: the R-O-C. This time around, however, we aren't talking about the guys who throw up the diamond signs. A few months back, you may have heard of a famous rapper from the '90s that caught ... full story
Three 6 Mafia: Last 2 Walk 3.0 out of 5.0 | Comments: 0 Much has changed with Three 6 Mafia over the years. Members of the group and its entourage have been in constant flux, the group made movies, and the group even grabbed an Oscar. But regardless of all this change, the music has stayed true to the sound that ... full story
Features S1: The Symbolic Strange Fruit Symbolic One, better known as S1, is one third of the infamous hip-hop trio called Strange Fruit Project, who brought ... full story
Video DJ UNK: Show Out (Music Video) Here's the first single and video from DJ UNK's upcoming album, Second Season, in stores November 4th. This is "Show ... full story
