Record Review - by Tara "Hustla" Muldoon

AZ
Undeniable
By Tara Muldoon

AZ is the most underrated hip-hop artist of this era and this album, yet again, attests to why: he is a veteran and the new school generation should take note. As his catchphrase states, a “rather unique” flow and swagger complete this project with a feel-good essence and storytelling: “I’m an HBO episode/filmed in the streets of New York.” The best tracks feature AZ in his element over smooth production and eloquent wordplay, as in “Life On The Line” and “Dead End.” Intertwining street with conscious, mixed with a few female-friend tracks, Undeniable works if you overlook “Go Getta.” Being the worst track on the album, the single doesn’t do him justice, but not even Ray J can ruin AZ’s flow. (Quiet Monkey/Koch)


Fat Joe
Elephant In The Room
By Tara Muldoon

Being a Fat Joe fan, the first listen of Elephant In The Room is pretty mediocre. On the second listen it only gets worse. Eight albums deep and Fat Joe still hasn’t developed consistency? His feud with 50 Cent and the who’s who production may have garnered a buzz around the drop of the album but it disappoints. The first big mistake is the lack of content — we know you’re glorious already. The second mistake is his production selection — don’t choose beats that outshine you. The best songs are by far “300 Brolic” and “My Conscience.” With an entire new generation swooning over his “I Won't Tell” track featuring J Holiday, new fans won’t recognise his old music and old fans definitely won’t appreciate the new stuff. Let’s just say what everyone is thinking: it ain’t the same without Big Pun. (Terror Squad/EMI)

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New Mix - Wedding Chunes...

Springtime usual means a few things:

• Winter is finally over!

• Summer is coming!

• And Love is in the air...

Thats right wedding season! Here's a mix that I did for the Black Wedding Show... just some love ballads you can download!

http://www.sendspace.com/file/o44nd5

Where were you and Hip-Hop in 1987

Biz Markie + Scott LaRock @ Flemo... T-Dot Hip-Hop 1987