2006
2Pac - Pac's Life (Amaru / Interscope)
Is Pac's Life all hype and no bite? See our take on Pac's Life for the answer.
AZ - The Format (Quiet Money)
Brooklyn rapper AZ returns with The Format. Check out our review on The Format.
Book Review - Art of Emcee-ing
A review of Stic.man's book, "The Art of Emcee-ing."
Bubba Sparxxx - The Charm
Is third time "The Charm" for Bubba Sparxxx?
Busta Rhymes - The Big Bang
A review of Busta Rhymes Aftermath debut, "The Big Bang."
Cam'ron - Killa Season
A review of Cam'ron's Killa Season.
Clipse - Hell Hath No Fury (Re-Up/ZLG)
The Clipse are finally coming. But, the question remains are the Clipse really coming with heat on their latest effort Hell Hath No Fury?
Da BackWudz - Wood Work
A review of Wood Work by the Dallas Austin produced hip-hop crew, Da BackWudz.
Dead Prez and Outlawz - Can't Sell Dope Forever
A review of Outlawz and Dead Prez collaborative LP Can't Sell Dope Forever.
Dem Franchize Boyz - On Top Of Our Game
Dem Franchize Boyz have sold more than one million mobile ringtones from On Top of Our Game. But does their second album live up to the hype?
Diddy - Press Play
Diddy - Press Play preview.
DMX - Year of the Dog...Again
Is it safe to call DMX's Year of the Dog...Again a comeback album? Check out our review to find out.
Eminem Presents The Re-Up (Shady / Interscope)
Things are looking down on Eminem's Re-Up compilation.
Fort Minor - The Rising Tied
The Rising Tied is the side project from Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda.
Ghostface - Fishscale
On his quest to transform hip-hop from mediocre to marvelous, Ghostface of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan proves that it's cool to walk in a different lane.
Ghostface Killah - More Fish (Def Jam)
Ghostface uses More Fish as a launchpad for his crew Theodore Unit.
Gnarls Barkley - St. Elsewhere
St. Elsewhere album review
Hi-Tek - Hi-Teknology 2: The Chip (Babygrande)
Hi-Teknology 2: The Chip is the follow up to Hi-Teknology. See our review to find out if Tekzilla lives up to expectations on Hi-Teknology 2.
Ice Cube - Laugh Now Cry Later
Is Ice Cube's first solo album in 6 years worth the wait? Read the review for Laugh Now, Cry Later to find out.
J Dilla/Jay Dee - The Shining
Review of J Dilla's post-humous album, The Shining.
Jay-Z - Kingdom Come
The scoop on Jay-Z's Kingdom Come album.
Juvenile - Reality Check
New Orleans' hip-hop heavyweight, Juvenile, rebuilds his home and his music.
Lady Sovereign - Public Warning (Island Def Jam)
CD Review: Lady Sovereign's Public Warning.
LL Cool J - Todd Smith
What more does LL Cool J have to offer after 22 years in the rap game? Todd Smith attempts to answer that question.
Lloyd Banks - Rotten Apple Review (G-Unit / Interscope)
See our take on Lloyd Banks' Rotten Apple LP.
Ludacris - Release Therapy (D.T.P. / Def Jam)
Check out our review on Ludacris' 5th album, Release Therapy.
Lupe Fiasco - Food and Liquor (1st & 15th / Atlantic)
Read our indepth review on Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor.
M-1 - dead prez Presents: M-1 Confidential
The solo album by M-1, one half of dead prez.
Mobb Deep - Blood Money
A review of Mobb Deep's Blood Money
Mos Def - Tru3 Magic
Mos Def - Tru3 Magic preview.
Nas - Hip-Hop is Dead...The N
An incisive review of Nas' eighth studio album and his first on Def Jam "Hip-Hop is Dead...The N."
Obie Trice - Second Round's On Me
Get the scoop on Obie Trice's sophomore set, Second Round's On Me.
OutKast - Idlewild (La Face / Zomba)
Idlewild is OutKast's eagerly anticipated musical accompaniment to their "Idlewild" movie. Read our "Idlewild" review to find out if it matches the hype.
Pharrell - In My Mind
Review of Pharrell's debut LP, In My Mind.
Rhymefest - Blue Collar
A review of Rhymefest's Blue Collar album.
Rick Ross - Port of Miami
Does Rick Ross' Port of Miami really live up to the hype? Read our review to find out.
Snoop Dogg - The Blue Carpet Treatment
Snoop Dogg's The Blue Carpet Treatment.
Styles P - Time Is Money (Interscope)
Styles P returns with his oft-delayed second album, Time Is Money.
T.I. - King
A review of T.I.'s album, King.
The Coup- Pick A Bigger weapon
The politically motivating Oakland duo, The Coup, is back with Pick A Bigger Weapon.
The Game - The Doctor's Advocate
Preview of the Game's second album the Doctor's Advocate.
The Roots - Game Theory
Check out our Game Theory review.
Trick Trick - The People Vs
Trick Trick - The People Vs. album review
Xzibit - Full Circle (Open Bar / Koch)
Ivan Rott reviews Xzibit's Full Circle.
Young Jeezy - The Inspiration (Def Jam)
The Snowman returns with an underwhelming sophomore album, The Inspiration.