 | Clin d'Oeil by Jazz Liberatorz
Buy used from: $39.95 Classic. I never learned to appreciate Jazz like this until I heard this album. Beautiful from beginning to end.
10 out of 10
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 | Nas by Nas
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $2.93 This might be one of the best most political albums here in '08. Anyone who disses this one must not like rap.
9 out of 10 stars
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 | The Renaissance by Q-Tip
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $6.18 After nine years, two shelved albums, we finally get something from the defunct ATCQ artist Q-Tip. It has a mellow vibe that is surprisingly great.
8 out of 10 stars
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 | Ode To the Ghetto by Guilty Simpson
Buy new: $14.98 / Used from: $3.11 Whats sad is that no one is going to pick this up, and thats their loss. This album is dope.
8 out of 10
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 | II Trill by Bun B
Buy new: $18.98 / Used from: $2.00 Despite major personal setbacks, Bun B still pulls together to drop an album just like his first.
R.I.P. Pimp C. UGK 4 Life
8 out of 10
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 | Pro Tools by Gza
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $4.29 A huge step up from the last solo album. Lyrics are definitely hard hitting from the Genius. Worth a purchase.
9 out of 10
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 | Raw Footage by Ice Cube
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $6.00 Is it just me, is this one of Cube's smartest albums in years? The production slightly lacks, but overall excellent.
8 out of 10
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 | Re-Up Gang The Saga Continues - The Official Mixtape - Remixed & Remastered
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $6.26 Dope mixtape by Clipse's crew that shows potential in the rap game.
8 out of 10
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 | The Show by Emc
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $10.30 I guess Masta Ace didn't retire, because he is on this album and drops a few gems with Punch, Words, and Stricklin.
8 out of 10 stars
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 | I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind, Vol. 2 by Killer Mike
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $2.04 Bout time Killer Mike drops some heat. Definately worth the wait.
8 out of 10 stars
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 | The Odd Couple by Gnarls Barkley
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $4.00 Better than their first. Much better than their first with more funky atmosphere, and less hype.
8 out of 10
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 | White Van Music by Jake One
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $3.98 A great producer from Seattle who uses a wide variety of artists. The instrumentals is what gonna grab you here (and there is a bonus instrumental CD that comes with it).
8 out of 10 stars
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 | Fun DMC by People Under the Stairs
Buy new: $14.98 / Used from: $7.99 I never heard this group before, but I like the production here. The standouts vibe so easily in my opinion. Recommended.
8 out of 10 stars
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 | The 3rd World by Immortal Technique & DJ Green Lantern
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $7.59 A solid mixtape that helps bridges between Revolutionary Vol. 2 & 3. Definately worth a few spins.
8 out of 10
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 | Then What Happened? by J-Live
Buy new: $14.98 / Used from: $2.20 J-Live never seems to disappoint with every release. A few dry spots here and there but still on point.
8 out of 10
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 | Emeritus by Scarface
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $6.52 If it's his last album, he sure went out with a bang. Many high quality tracks on here that many will enjoy.
8 out of 10
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 | Rising Down by The Roots
Buy new: $10.97 / Used from: $3.70 Good for now. This might grow on me and move up on the list, but it sits here for now until another spin.
7 out of 10...for now
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 | Tha Carter III by Lil' Wayne
Buy used from: $2.36 Over hyped? Yes! Overrated? Yes! Garbage? No.
A pretty solid outing from Wayne from a completely unbiased point of view.
8 out of 10 stars
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 | The Million Dollar Backpack by Skillz
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $3.33 Skillz came back hard on this album. Definitely worth copping.
7 out of 10
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 | Time:Line by Nicolay & Kay
Buy new: $12.98 / Used from: $9.11 The artist from the Foreign Exchange comes at you with a great album over some nice production.
7 out of 10
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 | Ball Street Journal by e-40
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $1.63 People might diss 40 for the hyphy movement, but I find it to be great. Not like his last album, but will still win you over.
7 out of 10
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 | When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold by Atmosphere
Buy used from: $9.97 Although this is his breakthrough, it's overrated and definitely not his best. Still worth a few spins though.
7 out of 10
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 | The Formula by 9th Wonder & Buckshot
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $3.17 Great follow up to "Chemestry" by Buckshot and 9th Wonder. Maybe a little better than that.
7 out of 10
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 | Remind Me in 3 Days by Knux
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $2.01 These New Orleans natives (by way of Los Angeles) put out some great quality music. Sort of like the style of N.E.R.D. (many say Outkast, but I see little in it), that may not receive much attention.
7 out of 10
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 | Paper Trail by T.i.
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $4.49 T.I. makes a solid comeback after a weak album last year. I'm really not a fan of his music, but I'm sort of leaning towards him with this album.
7 out of 10
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 | The In Crowd by Kidz in the Hall
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $2.54 A step down from their first, but still a solid album with a few dope guest spots. Recommend checking this out.
7 out of 10
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 | Last 2 Walk by Three 6 Mafia
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $1.73 This album is much better than I expected (despite what others may think). Paul and J can still keep their party going with their crunk jams and sense of humor.
7 out of 10 stars
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 | Exit 13 by LL Cool J
Buy new: $10.97 / Used from: $0.68 I'm sure a lot of people are going to disagree, but LL came back hard on this. Possibly his best since "10".
7 out of 10
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 | LAX by The Game
Buy new: $10.97 / Used from: $0.85 Doesn't hit hard like his first two (especially the production). Still decent, with a few standouts.
7 out of 10
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 | Universal Mind Control by Common
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $0.87 Good but not great. Everytime I hear this, the replay value gets less and less. Worth a listen though.
7 out of 10
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 | NY's Finest by Pete Rock
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $5.25 Not the best Pete, but the production here is great, but the horrible guests, as well as Pete himself, bring this one down
6 out of 10
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 | Murs for President by Murs
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $3.98 Murs' major label debut. Kinda weak at first, but grows on you.
6 out of 10
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 | Something Sacred by Chino XL
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $3.30 It's alright, but not too special. Chino does his thing as usual, but Playitical weighs this album down.
6 out of 10
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 | Ego Trippin' by Snoop Dogg
Buy new: $13.98 / Used from: $2.49 Maybe it's because I've learned to tolerate Snoop better than the average fan. Not his best work, but still a cool ride.
6 out of 10
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