Hip-Hop artist Mystyle

Mystyle is an extremely focused and talented Christian Hip-Hop artist. He is an artist who does it all including writing and mixing his own music and in a more positive light which is refreshing compared to some artists out today. You can check him out at www.reverbnation.com/mystyle604.

Listen for hi new song "Better Dayz" at www.hardcorejamz.com radio.

CD Review: Jay-Z - The Blueprint 3

I am a huge Jay-Z fan and probably always will be no matter what he puts out. I have an advanced copy of the Blueprint 3 and I must say it is a solid work. The first track "What we talkin' About" is a good solid track to start off the album but it only gets better with the next track "Thank You".

Death Of Autotune is next and although it was leaked pretty early, I still like this song and think it was about time someone said something about all these bullshit autotune artists.

All in all the CD is really worth the buy. It is nice to hear some deeper songs than the typical "candy paint/money money" songs we hear on the radio coming mainly from the south.

Buy this CD if you are a true Jay-Z fan! If you never heard of jay-Z then buy this to represent what real Hip-Hop should sound like. We need deeper thought in Hip-Hop. I think most of you would somewhat agree.

9 out of 10 stars

Song Review: MC Lyte - Rocking With The Best

MC Lyte still has what it takes after all these years. Her new song "Rocking With The Best" is a great sound for her. It reminds me of when she first started out. Hard rhymes over a hardcore beat!

She already hit the charts at http://www.hardcorejamz.com

Request the song on the site to hear it! You will not be dissapointed.

CD Review: Fabolous - Losos Way

I have always been a huge fan of Fabolous. His latest CD is good but pretty much the same old same. I hate to say it but the subject matter in Hip-Hop is getting a bit stale. Everybody is talking about the same stuff. So even for a very talented artist and lyric writer such as Fabolous, he is running out of ideas! In general the CD is solid but I just cannot get over the subject matter. Nothing has really blown my mind in Hip-Hop in a long time. At least he doesnt use auto-tune.
The production is solid but some of the tracks have too much singing!!!

All in all if you are a Fabolous fan then you will most likely enjoy this CD. I can imagine the younger generation of Hip-Hop lovers will really like this CD but for a person like me being a hardcore fan of Hip-Hop for over 25 years, everything is boring!

7 out of 10 stars

CD Review: Scarface - Emeritus

First, I'll just mention I am a huge Scarface fan. And therefore, have high expectations. If you aren't familiar with his classic music, you have to listen to a few songs -- I Seen A Man Die, Now I Feel Ya, Mind Playin' Tricks, Hand of the Dead Body, In Between Us -- and definitely get his album, The Diary.

Face has released a strong album with Emeritus. Every single song hits. Very solid production. Each song is beautifully produced with solid bass, mids, and vocals. Seriously. This CD will take full advantage of your entire sound system. Reminds me of the solid full sound of the Chronic. Rush out and buy it, don't download.



Stand out tracks include:
Forgot About Me ft. Lil Wayne and Bun B
Can't Get Right
Who Are They
Soldier Story

9 out of 10 stars

CD Review: Jamie Foxx - Intuition

Jamie Foxx is surprisingly one of those actor turned singers who is actually good at both!

His new CD is good enough to buy. His first single "Just Like Me" is a great song with a very catchy hook that features T.I.

He has some good guest appearances yet he does not over kill it! Everyone from Fabolous to T-Pain are songs. He has several solo cuts that he really show his skills on.

8 out of 10 stars

CD Review:G.O.D. - Industry Shakedown

G.O.D. 's new mix CD is hosted by Black Wallstreets Dj L-Gee.
16 tracks of music that hits hard yet has it's ups and downs. G.O.D. has a unique monotone flow that sounds serious and he sounds good but sometimes you just wish he had more energy on some tracks. Lyrically G.O.D. sounds good with well written songs. Production on most tracks is good but some songs still use the "sped up voice sample" that Kanye made famous 3 years ago. Plus some tracks are industry such as track 9 called "New Blood" which takes The Game's instrumental. One song that stands out is "Stick Up" which has a great hook on it that has your head bobbin' the whole way through. The song "Holla back" has a great beat with a Jay-Z voice sample that sounds great. Track 15 called "I'm Da Sh**" is my favorite with a great hook,production and lyrics.

All in all the CD is worth the money.
Check the myspace
http://www.myspace.com/hustlemuzik

7 out of 10 stars

Album Review: Devin The Dude - Landing Gear

Devin The Dude has skills and charm and he always puts out great product. The problem is he has yet to become a huge star. He deserves much more fame and credit than he gets.

This new album is his best to date. He is a true master at telling stories.
His unique flow is truly shown on the songs:
Your Kinda Love and I Can't Make It Home.


I strongly suggest this CD if you are tired of the bullcrap that is on the radio!

8 out of 10 stars

Kanye West Changes release date of new CD

Kanye decided to change his release date the upcoming titled "808s and Heartbreak" from December to sometime in November. This totally eliminates a huge showdown between him and 50 cent because 50 cent was releasing his next CD in December as well. If you can recall last year the big frenzy of a showdown between who would sell the most records in the first week of both of their last releases. Of course Kanye outsold him then. I am still unsure of how Kanye will fare this CD with alot of fans disappointed at the preview of one of his new songs at the MTV VMA's.

Plus the rumor that he may use the vocoder on his vocals almost the whole disc sounds a little played out if you ask me! We shall see!

Queen Latifah turns to Dr Dre for new album

Wow! Latifah has a seventh solo album coming out this winter and she has enlisted Dr Dre,Swizz Beats and Missy Elliot to help produce it. Should be interesting since she has not put out a serious Hip-Hop album in years. Last year she released the Jazz CD Trav'lin Light.

Gucci Mane Jailed for one year

Gucci Mane has been jailed, after he failed to complete mandatory community service.

Feds say he only served 25 of 600 hours of his community service and violated his probation multiple times by using alcohol, marijuana and ecstasy.

He was also accused of serious offenses, Driving Under the Influence, marijuana possession and possession of a weapon by a felon in July.

DMX Arrested in Phoenix

Rapper DMX was arrested and jailed in Phoenix and being held in custody on a 25,000 bond.
DMX was originally arrested by Miami police outside of a Wal-Mart, after he failed to appear at a mandatory pretrial conference related to drugs charges in Phoenix.

He faces one count of marijuana possession and four counts of possessing drug paraphernalia.

Yet he still faces felony theft charges related to allegations that he gave a fake name at an Arizona medical clinic, as well as seven counts of animal cruelty.

We hear that he also is working on a reality TV show that will follow him through his home life and legal situations.

How many Hip-Hop artist are going to go the reality TV route?

The only one that has really worked for multiple seasons is Run's House.

Stay tuned!