CD Review: Usher - Raymond V Raymond

Usher is back once again with a solid album that any fan will love.
Some will be a bit disappointed. I think this album could improve a little bit, but it's a good effort, way better than "Here I Stand".
Here I Stand was a solid effort but not highly promoted. This go around it seems Usher decided to go more edgy but still provides the fans with trademark ballads.
Some of the songs just do not sound like Usher songs. The Will.I.Am produced "OMG" sounds like a Black Eyed Peas Song.

Overall, if you like Usher, you'll like this album. It's not his greatest, but it's another solid body of work. He proves he hasn't lose his touch with this record. Anyone new to Usher's music should start with "Confessions."

CD Review - Nelly - Brass Knuckles

If you are a fan of Nelly's older material then this album is for you!
Many of the new school heads may not like this CD as much.
Some of the guest spots on the CD were a surprise such as LL Cool J and Public Enemies Chuck D.
Both are solid songs. Other guests include Rick Ross,T.I.,Snoop and Nate Dogg,R. Kelly and Usher.
Not to mention last summers over played Party People with Fergie.

Its a solid CD with good production but it may not be for true underground Hip-Hop fans!

7 out of 10 stars