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“Hood Song” - Review Of Dorrough’s Dorrough Music

It’s funny how some folks don’t grade an album by the artist’s delivery, wordplay, intensity or the caliber of the guest shots but instead on its ability to knock in the ride. Dorrough, the former Prairie View A&M University student, takes a page from Southerners like Gucci Mane, Jeezy and...
August 24th, 2009 | ALBUM REVIEWS, AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

“Supermagic” - Review Of Mos Def’s The Ecstatic

You can’t question the fact that Mos Def is one of the most talented emcees in the game. You can, however, question his commitment to Hip-Hop over the last five years. The lucrative opportunities offered to Mos on big and small screen have been too much for him to pass up. But you can’t take...
June 12th, 2009 | ALBUM REVIEWS, GENERAL | Read More

Eminem Feat. Dr Dre & 50 Cent - “Crack A Bottle” Video

Previously Posted — “I Murder A Rhyme One Word At A Time…” | “Same Song & Dance” - Review Of Eminem’s Relapse
June 9th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

“Never Ever” - Review Of Cam’ron’s Crime Pays

As far as comebacks go, you’ve got to hand it to Cam’ron for doing a pretty decent job of getting his name back out in the public after three years of self-exile. With appearances popping up here and there, it seemed like he was genuinely excited about being back, and since he dropped a little heat...
May 22nd, 2009 | ALBUM REVIEWS, GENERAL | Read More

“Same Song & Dance” - Review Of Eminem’s Relapse

With soul bearing revelations like “Mockingbird” and “Like Toy Soldiers,” 2004’s Encore marked a personal triumph for the psyche of Marshall Mathers, yet the bulk of the album’s frivolous material resulted in the common recognition as being Eminem’s most forgettable...
May 20th, 2009 | ALBUM REVIEWS, GENERAL | Read More

“Mafia Music” - Review Of Rick Ross’ Deeper Than Rap

Feuds with 50 Cent, Trilla’s success, a little controversy, and most importantly, some dope lead singles have combined to make Deeper Than Rap the most anticipated release of 2009 to this point. With hype comes opportunity, as well as high stakes. Most MCs have some sort of dirty laundry that eventually...
April 21st, 2009 | ALBUM REVIEWS, AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

“The Ruga Show” - Review Of Hell Rell’s Get In Line Or Get Lined Up

Usually when a breakup occurs, so much attention is given to the main parties involved that others affected often become an afterthought. The Dipset movement suffered a divorce of sorts and almost all the focus has been given to the bad blood between Cam’ron and Jim Jones. Their story’s garnered...
April 1st, 2009 | ALBUM REVIEWS, GENERAL | Read More

“Leaning” - Review Of Slim Thug’s Boss Of All Bosses

After the underwhelming success received for his freshman album Already Platinum, Houston native Slim Thug decided to do his best to distance himself from the machine that pushed him away from his roots that was Interscope records. Since his 2005 debut, he has released two group albums along with his...
March 29th, 2009 | ALBUM REVIEWS, GENERAL | Read More

“Dr. Hyphenstein” - Review Of B-Real’s Smoke N Mirrors

West coast Hip-Hop has seemed to pick up it’s pace again in the last year or so with the help of newcomers such Blu, Jay Rock, and Crooked I being extremely viral with their artist marketing. But it’s the legends from the Left Coast that seem to keep it’s heart beating through the ups and downs....
February 27th, 2009 | ALBUM REVIEWS, GENERAL | Read More

“Blood On The Wall” - Review Of Joe Budden’s Padded Room

We The Smoking Section take our jobs as tastemakers and critiquing the latest albums in Hip-Hop very seriously. In an effort to show our readers how the process of granting an album with our Cig Ratings takes place, here’s the discussion between our review committee for Joe Budden’s Padded...
February 26th, 2009 | ALBUM REVIEWS, GENERAL | Read More

“Turn My Swag Off” - Review Of Souljah Boy Tell ‘Em’s iSouljaBoyTellEm

For Bigga Soulja Boy just may be the only rapper to ever have the luxury of sitting atop the love and hate mountains at the same time. On one hand, Mr. Tell ‘Em is the sole creator of “Crank That (Soulja Boy),” the biggest selling digital download of all time– while on the other,...
December 21st, 2008 | ALBUM REVIEWS, GENERAL | Read More

“You Better Watch Me” - Review Of LL Cool J’s Exit 13

Twenty-four years in a profession is an accomplishment in its itself, especially if you’re able to remain with the same employer.  At a point in his career where most would be picking out gold watches and frequenting the early bird specials, LL Cool J is still in the studio making music.  Even...
September 18th, 2008 | ALBUM REVIEWS, GENERAL | Read More