From Yorkshire 2 New York (Parental Advisory) [PA] - MC Devvo & Shady Piez

Advantages: Lots of hits
Disadvantages: Some tracks were lesser known

...is reinforced by the sound of the harmonic, usually assicated with is stlye of music, it features in the hook to create a solemn atmosphere. It isn't one of the best tunes on here however it can be put nowhere near the bottom of the list. I has very typical lyrics and a regular delivery from this artist 5. Troublesome **Five Stars** This is "Troublesome '96" which first was heard on a pothumously released "Greatest Hits" album from 2Pac. I was really happy to hear this as I had only heard it once previous to this on that album and it is good to see that it was enjoyed by more people, meaning that it was good enough to be included for this LP. I'd say that this is a great murder rap anthem and it relly gets you into a hyped up mood. It leads on well from the last track eventhough it was on anothr disk. I feel that if thety... Read review

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Advantages: A few bangers
Disadvantages: Possibly too much R&B

...The 2007 album from Fabolous was entitled "From Nothin' To Somethin'", and has the Brooklyn (New York) rapper return to show that the East Coast hasn't lots its energy over that of the Dirty South, since they came through in the mid-2000s. 1. "From Nothin' To Somethin'" (Intro) 2. "Yep, I'm Back" The first msuical track on the album is one which immediately draws you in as you have pounding production from Reefa, who allows Fabo' to do a track where he displays why the game couldn't do another month without another release from him. He makes a statement with great word-play and genreally strong lyrics. **Three Stars** 3. "Change Up" The fact that AKon is featured on this one may put listeners off, but you should take a listen as he affirms his position as one of today's best hook men with an infectious chorus to allow Fabolous to... Read review

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Advantages: Exceptional songwriting and original songs
Disadvantages: Possibly tries to cover too much musical territory and therefore lacks cohesion.

...swing rhythms, funk disco, rap, hip-hop and even some Latin rhythms and reggae beats are thrown into the mix. Despite these disparate influences the album is solidly framed within a New York setting with many songs possessing a theatrical element as if they might have been taken from some Off-Broadway musical. Indeed McKay is familiar with stage performance having dropped out of Manhattan School of Music in 2002 to, remarkably, perform as a stand-up comic in Manhattan nightclubs and Greenwich Village gay bars. In 2007 she also received critical acclaim for her performance as Polly Peachum in a limited-run production of The Threepenny Opera with the Roundabout Theatre Company in New York. TracksI was first drawn to Nellie McKay when I heard her quirky rendition of 'Ding Dong', one of the songs off this album, performed on the Jools... Read review

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