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Because Of You(more) »rank: 3165by: Ne-Yo
Our review:Album Description:UK pressing of the 2007 sophomore album from this R&B star featuring one bonus track: 'That's What It Does'. Because Of You is the follow-up to his multi-million selling debut album In My Own Words (including the hits 'So Sick' and 'Sexy Love'). Last year, Ne-Yo also proved himself a masterful songwriter, penning such gems as Rihanna's top-ten hit 'Unfaithful', co-writing Beyonce's instant classic 'Irreplaceable' and writing Mario's 'Let Me Love You'. 13 tracks including the first single 'Because Of You'. Def Jam. :Kelly Clarkson, kindly step aside: the title 'Because of You' now belongs to Ne-Yo, who has done things with ... Detail |
Run-D.M.C. - Greatest Hits(more) »rank: 2003by: Run Dmc
Our review: :Is Run-DMC the most important group of the past 25 years? Well, if you believe that the rise of hip-hop is the most significant musical development in a quarter century, what other conclusion can you draw? Though they may not have been responsible for the birth of rap, the Hollis, Queens, trio represents the genre's coming of age. They were the ones who brought what was largely a regional street phenomenon to the masses. The rhymes, the beats, the style, the attitude--Run-DMC introduced it all to the world. Focusing mostly on the group's first three albums--each of them a cornerstone of rap music--this ... Detail |
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The Blueprint(more) »rank: 11985by: Jay-Z
Our review: 's Best of 2001:The Blueprint may be Jay Z's most captivating record since Reasonable Doubt, but its predictably detached mood reflects the master hustler's superior ability to trick out lackluster subject matter with lyrical complexity and brief flashes of manufactured introspection. The Blueprint, a solid mix of preprogrammed radio hits ('Izzo,' 'Girls, Girls, Girls') and better-than-average mid-tempo compositions ('Never Change,' 'Song Cry'), confirms the Brooklyn rapper's legendary status. Blistering flames of the Queensbridge/Jay Z feud fan high with 'Takeover,' a direct attack on Nas, set over the Doors' rock & roll burner, '5 to 1.' 'Renegade' provides the album's only full-on guest appearance. ... Detail |
2Pac - Greatest Hits(more) »rank: 2546by: 2Pac
Our review: :An indispensable and definitive collection showcasing the passionate genius of the late rapper. The album's nonchronological sequence highlights the contradictory impulses that made Tupac's music so commanding; the 21 well-loved 'hits,' some slightly reedited for legal reasons, are accompanied by four previously unheard songs. Of the new material, the raw-sounding 'God Bless the Dead' has been the subject of the most speculation, owing to its subject matter: a eulogizing of the late Notorious B.I.G.--a mysterious feat, since Tupac was killed six months before Biggie. And, making its first proper appearance on a Tupac album, the B-side 'Hit 'Em Up' stands as the most ... Detail |
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The Cool(more) »rank: 1772by: Lupe Fiasco
Our review: :The name of Lupe Fiasco's sophomore set sounds like a Kanye-ism, and that's fitting: The Cool spills over with Mr. West-style urgency, and it's just about as smart as anything Fiasco's more flamboyant mentor has issued. It could even land Lupe a little too close to the top of the hip-hop heap for Kanye's comfort. The Cool is cool not only for its sober, clear-headed vibe -- Fiasco ponders everything from the apocalypse to poverty to the weight of worldly possessions in these songs, some of them produced with a level of sensitivity uncommon among studio tracks by Soundtrakk -- but also for ... Detail |
Tropic Thunder(more) »rank: 2397from: Lakeshore Records
Our review:Album Description:Soundtrack album for summer 2008 movie, Tropic Thunder. The mother of all summer comedies. This blockbuster stars Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr in a genius spoof Vietnam era war films (Apocalypse Now, Platoon, Full Metal Jacket, Etc). Featuring new exclusive re-recordings and remixes of classic and iconic 60s pop hits from the likes of The Rolling Stones, Buffalo Springfield, The Temptations and more. Detail |
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Emeritus(more) »rank: 643by: Scarface
Our review: :Emeritus. The name says it all. This may possibly be the last studio album from the hip hop legend known as Scarface. Scarface is every true hip hop lovers' favorite artist. The lyricist extraordinaire. It will be a sad moment in music when Scarface puts down his microphone, however, as the meaning of Emeritus says, he will still retain his title. This is the explicit edition. Detail |
A History of Violence(more) »rank: 8635by: Jedi Mind Tricks
Our review: :Emeritus. The name says it all. This may possibly be the last studio album from the hip hop legend known as Scarface. Scarface is every true hip hop lovers' favorite artist. The lyricist extraordinaire. It will be a sad moment in music when Scarface puts down his microphone, however, as the meaning of Emeritus says, he will still retain his title. This is the explicit edition. Detail |
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Tha Carter III(more) »rank: 2061by: Lil' Wayne
Our review:Album Description:Cash Money/Universal Motown Records multi-platinum artist Lil Wayne is once again taking control of the airwaves and breaking records in both with 'Lollipop,' the first single from his highly anticipated album Tha Carter III. This is the biggest add week that a hip-hop artist has received at Rhythm Crossover and the biggest any artist has received at Urban Radio including Beyonce and Mariah. 'Lollipop,' is being well received at key radio stations across the country including: New York (Hot 97), Los Angeles (Power), Seattle (93 KUBE), Miami (99 Jamz), Philadelphia (Power 99), Atlanta (Hot 107) and Detroit (Hot 102). Lil Wayne's MySpace ... Detail |
Timbaland Presents Shock Value(more) »rank: 4671by: Timbaland
Our review:Album Description:Timbaland is already acknowledged as one of music's most inventive and distinctive creators. Yet the artist/producer's forthcoming album, just his second solo album, promises to shock the world. Timbaland Presents Shock Value (Mosley Music Group/Blackground/Interscope) is set for release April 3, 2007. The first single, 'Give It To Me,' featuring Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado. 'My mission is to blow up the boundaries and tear down the limits,' says Timbaland. I'm taking my music outside of the box. I'm not getting away from what I'm known for; I'm just going to a place where it's all about the music, not about the ... Detail |