Dec 30, 2009

Artist: Young Money Album: We Are Young Money Release Date: 12.21.09 And the award for Wackest Rap Album by a Duo or Group goes to…. congratulations Young Money!! Not only does this album lack any discernable direction, it also fails to establish a distinct identity for any member of this motley crew. The undercard rappers spend most of the album trying...

Dec 30, 2009

Artist: Mary J. Blige Album: Stronger With Each Tear Release Date: 12.18.09 Judging by its cover, you’d think Mary J. Blige’s Stronger With Each Tear would be a slower, more ballad-heavy album. Au contraire, it’s actually very light, mostly upbeat and filled with feel-good empowerment anthems that echo sentiments of strength, growth and love. Her ninth...

Dec 30, 2009

Success and Failure. That’s the name of Chingy’s forthcoming 5th studio album, and how appropriate a title it should be. After all, Chingy should know a thing or two about both. This decade has seen the rise and fall of his career, starting with a few hit singles on Disturbin Tha Peace Records, ending in a lawsuit against the label. Now he’s...

Dec 30, 2009

Check out this bonus track from Alicia Keys’ latest album, The Element of Freedom. This joint appears on a deluxe edition released overseas. I like the sound of Heaven’s Door, it could’ve been included on the original release. Make sure you check out the album reviews above to read our review of The Element of Freedom, in stores...

Dec 29, 2009

“When a woman ceases to cry, she’s bout ready to say goodbye…“ Are a woman’s tears really the sign of an open heart? They say when a woman’s fed up, there’s nothing you can do about it. Is that really the point of no return? Do you think the vulnerability of a woman’s tears can cause a man to continue doing wrong...