It’s been almost a decade and a half since Raekwon dropped his hood acclaimed debut album Only Built 4 Cuban Linx yet that simple fact alone doesn’t hold weight to the level of anticipation the second installment has garnered over the past few years. Raekwon, having signed with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath imprint for a short...

Beanie Sigel has always been one of those rapper’s rapper type of cats. Since his early days with the Roc Beans never really seemed to care for the glitter and fame the way that some of his compadres did. Even so he still maintained a sweet level of respect within the industry but not so...

Once every blue moon hip-hop somehow or another puts together a collective that seems to promise a classic album months or even years before it drops. In the late 90s it was the Hot Boys, in 2005 it was Atlanta’s Boyz N Da Hood. This year things look even more promising as already established MCs...

Since 2001’s Ghetto Fabolous, Brooklyn rapper Fabolous has been nothing short of a quiet staple in hip-hop. Though his albums haven’t always faired the best critically or commercially he has still managed to keep his name above water for just about all of this decade. His latest effort Loso’s Way is advertised to be his...

Though Chicago’s Twista has been well respected in the game for well over twenty years the MC has only managed to release five solo albums previous to his latest effort Category F5. With a Guinness World Record, a unanimous classic album (1997’s Adrenaline Rush), and a few number one hits already under his belt Twista...

As one of the founding members of the Three 6 Mafia Juicy J has enjoyed a rather successful career on top of a lengthy run at the top of the music charts. Alongside the likes of DJ Paul, Project Pat, Gangsta Boo, Lord Infamous, Lil Wyte, and a slew of others Juicy J has helped...

Both DJ Quik and Kurupt have been major staples in the west coast rap scene for the better part of at least two decades. Though DJ Quik has been relatively quiet for the past few years he is obviously still very embroiled in the game. Kurupt on the other hand routinely releases at least an...

It’s been nearly a decade since The L.O.X. have released a group project yet the Yonlers, NY natives have done more than enough to stay at the forefront of hip hop. Through numerous solo albums and a slew of mixtape releases Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch have guaranteed their own longevity. Much like any...

As an artist who released his last album with no cover art and no promotion Mos Def is obviously no stranger to unconventional marketing. His latest album he plans to give away for free as long as fans purchase a t-shirt. Outside of his often witty sales strategies Mos Def has come to be one...

For a cat that’s only been in the game for exactly ten years this summer Pastor Troy sure has released an ass load of albums. If records are correct Ready For War is Pastor Troy’s sixteenth album. Obviously releasing two to four albums a year has its perks at some point or another. For Troy...

We’ve seen this story on a number of occasions in hip hop. When an artist or key figure finally starts to get the type of recognition they deserve they pass on to a different life; a better life for that matter! As I’m sure you’re fully aware of by now J. Dilla, born James Dewitt...

Marco Polo has built up enough steam to be recognized as one of the top unknown producers to ever grace the boards. Now with the help of a reputable lyricist, MP should be able to break down a few more barriers. Torae, an otherwise untested MC from Brooklyn seems to be destined to blow though...