House, R&B, Soul & Rap > A House, R&B, Soul & Rap > up to 5 GBP

Advantages: great souns, tells a story
Disadvantages: some weak songs

Brandy has always been an artist I greatly respected. I have liked her since her days on TV show Moesha and her singing days from 'The Boy Is Mine'. I really loved her albums from her last 'Full Moon' and this one is even better. This is Brandy's fifth album and after being married having a baby she has definitely grown up a lot. This album has a whole new sound and few flaws. TRACKLISTING 1.Who I Am 2.Afrodisiac 3.Who Is She 2 ...
...6.Where You Wanna Be ft T.I 7.Focus 8.Sadiddy 9.Turn It Up 10.Necessary 11.Say You Will 12.Come As You Are 13.Finally 14.How I Feel 15.Should I Go 1.WHO I AM This is like an intro, I always think these should be good because if not this could be the deciding point as to whether to keep on listening or to get easily bored. Here, Brandy plays it safe by going for an inbetween sound not too upbeat not too ballad like just calming. I don't ... Read review

Advantages: All of his Best Tracks, Amazing, Wicked Music
Disadvantages: Front Cover????

Panjabi MC - The Album is all of panjabi mc's best work to date on one CD. It has got to be worth it because panjabi mc is a great artist. He was the first asian producer to break on to the UK industry with the famous 'Mundian To Bach Kay' with the famous Knightrider tune in it. Panjabi mc is not an mc anymore but just a producer. He only makes traditional punjabi songs which dont contain any english which makes it hard for people in the UK to understand. ...
...for the crossover market. He's made Tracks with the likes of Jay Z and Twista so he's got to be big. Many people cannot understand his songs but i can and also own it so i have taken the time to review it. The album cover is a drawing of a hand, it just shows the weird side of panjabi mc just like his video for munidan to bachke very weird! The first track is 'Mundian to Bachke' which means 'Beware of the Boys' this is the orignial version which ... Read review

Advantages: Good
Disadvantages: None

Shystie aka Chanelle Calica grew up in Hackney and is the queen in the urban music sceen in the UK. If you have not heard her music you may recognise her from "Dub plate drama" or the recent film "Adulthood" playing the character Lisa. The album "Diamond in the dirt" has a mixed variety of music. For some reason being a female and an MC doesn't seem to mix in the eyes of a male. But Shystie proves that females are just as good if not better when ...
...in the girls corner with "womens world" shows the integrity and intelligence of this woman and at the same time is able to bring comedy into the equation. "One wish" has got to be one of her darker songs but shows the pain of growing up in Hackney first hand. www.myspace.com/shystie ... Read review

Advantages: Great variety
Disadvantages: Not everyones cup of tea

This has got to be the best album from Dizzee Rascal. He has his own original style and unique lyrics which can't be compared to any other MC in the UK. Dizzee Rascal grew up in east London and started to get into the music scene by doing his own pirate radio show and Being a DJ in the clubs. The now 21 year old now owns his own recored label "Dirtee Stank Recordings" represented by a logo which he describes as "a lump of shit". His first single ...
...one of the most memorable songs from the album. Heavy old school base and a great music video to go with it. What makes this album so appealing? The fact that he is honest about his life living in London and he isn't afraid to cause controversy. An example song would be "Hold ya mouth" where he discuses his opinion on the police, the queen etc. with true emotion. As well as good club music, this album shows his darker side also. Although it appears ... Read review

Advantages: Great music and lyrics, vocals
Disadvantages: Nothing

...of the funkiest tracks on Here I Stand. 4.) Trading Places This opens with a pounding drum beat and then a piano comes in. I love the way the drum beat moves along throught the song and this is a great track about giving something back to your partner and doing things for them that they have done for you. More songs should be like this. 5.) Moving Mountains This was the first song I heard from the album before it was released as this was one ...
...on this album. 18) Here I Stand This is a lovely ballad that has an old style feel. Usher sounds amazing in this superb ballad. This is about Usher's life as he sees it at the moment of recording the album and what he feels about his wife and son. A gorgeous track in every way. 19.) Will Work for love This is a superb end to Here I Stand. This track tells the tale of a heartbroken Man trying to find love. One of the most unique tracks Usher has ... Read review