Week of Dec 3-9

Deltron 3030
75ark
Deltron , aka Deltha Funkee Homosapien + Automator + Kid Koala, has taken a time machine to the year 3030. Dan the Automator is controlling the sounds and is definitely holding it down. This album is very futuristic which represents a small problem. Del is flowin' like a mug but the future-type lyrics get repetitious. At first it is tight, but by the end of the album you're like, "okay. Robots, interplanetary…" Don't get us wrong." This album is bangin'! The production is the outstanding element of the CD. Highlights of the album are "3030", "Things You Can Do", and "Battlesong". This is a underground banga fo' tha Y2K.

Master P Ghetto Postage 
No Limit
The colonel of the No Limit Tank is back and this time he's pissed off. Strapped with a new production company, Master P is set to reclaim his southern throne. The formula to No Limits' previous success has drastically changed. No more Beats by the Pound. Now all of P's beats are dropped by CloseBeats and Soulja Productions and they are straight bangin'. On this release, Master P does more solo rapping than ever before. He doesn't clutter the CD with all of his soldiers. P is on the solo creep on cuts such as, "BILike", "I Don't Give Ah What", "Souljas", and "Twerk That Thang". I think this CD is a lot better than his old fans will give him credit for. The beats are more progressive than ever before, not just bounce. "Poppin Them Collars", a duet with Snoop Dogg, is a tight west coast meets dirty south cut. Also check out "Pockets Gon Stay Fat". This track featuring Magic is hard as hell. Master P is reclaiming what's his as he delivers the mail in the hood.

Memphis Bleek The Understanding 
Roc-A-Fella
After a gold selling debut, "Coming of Age", Memphis Bleek is back in full effect with a new understanding of the rap game. Under the guidance of JayZ, Bleek is ready to lock shit down. Lyrically, Bleek is a shot as most emcees in the game today, spitting lyrics about street life and repping Marcy Projects. The production isn't as strong, but guest spots by JayZ on "Do My", "PYT", "Is That Your Chick?" and Beanie Sigel on "Change Up", "Hustler", and "My Mind Right", sort of makes up for it. One of the hottest cuts is "They'll Never Play Me" is Bleek's solo letting us know he's in this game for good. This CD is good and will continue to show why Roc-A-Fella is the label of the future.

Thug Addict Thug World 
Dirtysouthklick
New Orleans has become the melting pot for rap music and Thug Addict is it's latest addiction to the game. After blowing up on Beelow's "Ballin 4 Billions" CD, Thug Addict hits us with his second solo release. Thug Addict voices remind me a lot of Mystikal, but his flow is different. The production was done by, Synasta Beatz, who reminds me of Manny Fresh. Basically, the CD doesn't break any new ground. Too many unoriginal beats, lyrics, hooks, etc.. "Throw It Up" is the best cut.

Unsung Heroes Unleashed 
75ark
For those who think this is a comic book, it's a production team composed of Insite and Shiver , one of a few slept on albums by 75Ark. Overall, it's a good CD. It features Rob-O (Remember him from Real Live?)., J-Live, Mr. Complex, L-Fudge, and Frankenstein. Our favorite cuts are "Maginificent", "What Would You Do?", "Dummy", and Rob's favorite "Daily Intake" which is a great DJ display by a handful of DJs. For those who like Soundbombing and Lyricists Lounge, you'll enjoy Unsung Heroes.

 

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