Under The Crown (A K1ng Eljay Blogsite)

Album Reviews

Joe Budden – “Padded Room” (4/5)

The thing that sets Joey apart from his counterparts is that his insanity is, in a way, what gasses him…

Jadakiss – “The Last Kiss” (4/5)

Regardless if this album sells, Jada’s already proved a long time ago that hip-hop needs him way more than he needs hip-hop…

Eminem – “Relapse” (4.5 / 5)

Eminem still has it. “It”, of course, being the crazed, psychopathic, alter-ego persona that is missing from hip-hop…

Busta Rhymes – “Back On My B.S.” (3.4 / 5)

I guess the only ammunition a hater could use is the same bullets they use when critiquing Jadakiss: “Yeah, he makes other CD’s hot, but why can’t he make his own classic CD?”

Method Man & Redman – “BlackOut! 2″ (4.5 / 5)

…The Redman “I’m like Jay, tryna drop me a Mil (AMIL)” line in “Hey Zulu” almost made me wreck when I heard it…just saying…

Maino – “If Tomorrow Comes” (4 / 5)

Some people can’t get ONE anthem to bubble, and this dude has FOUR…

Fabolous – “Loso’s Way” (2.9 / 5)

It’s almost as if he’s just content right where he is in hip-hop purgatory; stuck between being a full-blown hip-hop artist or dumbin’ it down for radio…

SlaughterHouse (4.8 / 5)

Buy this album. End of story.

New Boyz – “Skinny Jeans and A Mic” (2 / 5)

Legacy is actually kind of nice with the flow…his partner and the album? Not so much.

Dorrough – “Dorrough Music” (1.5 / 5)

…the introduction to the CD (“Boy I Grind”) is about AS lyrical as Dorrough is going to get for the entire album….

Mr. Hudson – “Straight No Chaser” (3/5)

This is not a typical music album, and I don’t even like to clarify it as R&B because it sounds so different… is that a good or a bad thing? Depends…

Royce Da 5’9 – “Street Hop” (4.5 / 5)

This SHOULD be the album to shake off the doubters about his ability to make a consistent solo record…

50 Cent – “Before I Self-Destruct” (3.5 / 5)

Either you will love this album, or hate it…

Wale – “Attention Deficit” (4.6 / 5)

Although for me personally, this album hasn’t aged too well…But it’s still good music.

Timbaland – “Shock Value 2″ (3.25 /5)

Tim’s officially crossing over. It’s sad to see…

Clipse – “Till The Casket Drops” (4.5 / 5)

…DJ Khalil has single-handedly elevated the production level on this album.

Birdman – “Pricele$$” (2 / 5)

Birdman’s formula: 1) Produuction, 2) Features, 3) Rehash. Three steps. Not worth three dollars.