AltWeeklies Wire
The Album Formerly Known as the "N" Wordnew
Nas always seems to be at the center of intense debate. Respected for his lyricism and creation of “Illmatic” (widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time), Nas has released inconsistent, and at times, uninspired albums.
Jackson Free Press |
David Dennis Jr. |
08-26-2008 |
Reviews
Sacrificial Rewardsnew
Ladies and gentlemen, rejoice! Sacrifices have been made to the hip-hop gods, and the drought is over. Finally, new rap albums are coming out. And guess what, they're pretty good.
Jackson Free Press |
David Dennis Jr. |
03-31-2008 |
Music
The Year's Best in Hip-Hopnew
In 2007, hip-hop was on everyone's minds, thanks to Don Imus and Al Sharpton, but in nobody's shopping bags. Despite low sales, however, the year produced some great recordings.
Jackson Free Press |
David Dennis Jr. |
01-03-2008 |
Music
I Think I'm In Love, Againnew
Though she put us through a rough year (Soulja Boy anyone?), hip-hop promises to end 2007 with a bevy of strong releases that will remind us why we fell in love all those years ago.
Jackson Free Press |
David Dennis Jr. |
12-11-2007 |
Music
