On paper, it seemed like a good idea. Method Man, Ghostface Killah and Raekwon: Three of the Wu-Tang’s most celebrated artists all on one album. Unfortunately, some things are better left alone. Such is the case with the Wu-Massacre. Out the gate, flaws are evident. Take “Criminology 2.5”. A song inspired by Rae’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx that doesn’t even feature The Chef. Elsewhere, dull guest features riddle “Smooth Sailing (Remix)”, “Gunshowers”, and “Youngstown Heist”. Not to mention, the […]

For pretty much all of his incredible career, Em’s first singles have been Slim Shady-fueled, celebrity-bashin’, tongue planted-firmly-in-cheek tunes that scream, “OK, Jimmy you want a radio record, here you fuckin’ go, buddy.” A lyrical master dumbin’ down for the dum dums. Thankfully, Marshall switched the style up on Recovery. Produced by one of Drake’s production partners-in-crime Boi-1da, Em’s “Not Afraid” is a stirring, here I stand declaration that’s painfully honest about his professional and personal problems of the past […]

They say don’t kick a kid rap star when he’s down but those folks actually never took the time to listen to Soulja Boy’s new album. If this was a say something nice challenge I would tell you it’s okay to turn up “Speakers Goin’ Hammer” and that something about the over-the-top “30 Thousand 100 Million” is appealing. But that’s where it stops! Sorry Fif, “Mean Mug” is ugly. “Blowing Me Kisses” is gross. “Hey Cutie” is crap. And I’m […]

The Conglomerate’s young gunna is back with a visual to the final track off his mixtape, The Gift. Oh did you lose focus during the holidays? Download the joint right here. You need it in your life!

You know what this is? A song that came out before last Labor Day that I still enjoy listening to today. It’s in constant rotation. Just ask your local radio PD. Truth be told, Team RR was late to jump on the Taylor Gang bus. Just ask Arthur Pitt. But now we’re here, my dear. And yes, the Kush man got the #1 mixtape and this big hit has him poised to be the next breakthrough star in Hip-Hop 2011. […]

There were no victors with Ludacris’ last album, Battle Of The Sexes. After scrapping the original concept with Shawnna, Luda reached out to other femcees to fill her Louboutins. Sadly, the results were less than memorable. Although the album struck gold, bronze medals go out to songs like the lead singles “How Low” and “My Chick Bad.” On the latter, Luda single handedly buries Big Sean’s patented Supa Dupa Flow with, “Couple girl friends and they all a little crazy […]

Germany’s Bild.de reports that Ryan Leslie’s laptop has been recovered after it was stolen back in October. A man who’s going by the alias Bernd P. spotted the computer during a walk in Stommlerbusch, near Cologne, Germany and returned it police on November 27. So far, Bernd P.’s emails have not been returned nor has he received the $1 million reward. Time to pay up R.Les! navjosh

Jay-Z murdered T-Pain with “D.O.A.” but DJ Khaled brought him back to life. A master of thug motivation, the mouth of Miami radio roared with another assortment of hip-hop all-stars. Luda sounds happy to be recognized. Ross makes things official. And Snoop slips in like a suprise guest. Clearly though it’s the hook that provided this song with such a long shelf life. Damn, Khaled Khaled knows what he’s doin’. Another anthem. Get your damn hands up!

Admittedly I’m not a big N.E.R.D. supporter. I like my Pharrell peddling beats and hooks to great MCs and stayin’ on the sidelines. But with a somewhat open, slate-cleaning mind I copped the oft-delayed Nothing the day it dropped. And guess what? I didn’t like it. From the annoying chorus-laden opener “Party People”; to the Al Green on acid space ride “Hypnotize U”; to a slithery shit sandwich called “Help Me”, the album clearly stumbles badly out the gate. To […]

I’ve already gone on the record a coupla times about how much I dug Kanye’s comeback song from the moment the joint accidentally leaked. Oops! Fuck the radio, “Power” was the record Donda’s baby boy had to deliver. A snarling salute to one’s self—it’s swagger on a hundred thousand somethin’ somethin’. Almost serving as its own EP, it set the stage nicely for the G.O.O.D. Friday campaign, which all culminated with the release of MBDTF. Whether one song or with […]