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

Advantages: A few good tracks, A few lyrics with wisdom in
Disadvantages: Alot of bad songs

Mr Pharrell Williams has been in the music industry since '92 but didn't really break into the scene till 98' with the help of Ma$e. He met is business partner and long time buddy Chad, when they were both 12 in a music workshop. Ever since they've been together they have produced some of the biggest Hip-Hop and R&B songs known to today. His album 'In My Mind', was released in 2006 and was his first album, from the album he was released three singles ...
...was crap. Stefani's only role in this song was to say 'Can I have it like that'?, which was a real waste because she has so much talent and this song does nothing to back it up. Pharrell is no better in the song, but the credit i will give him is that the bongo drums lead the song which makes it sounds ok-ish. Poor effort 2. +++How Does It Feel+++ Fast track, the intro starts with Pharrell speaking Spanish which is cool. The snare drum in the back ... Read review

Advantages: Some Great Tracks
Disadvantages: Some Poorer , less well lyriced tracks...

The Shapeshifters - Sound Advice The Shapeshifters are a group from the United Kingdom who sing electronic sounding music , House and Soul. There are two artists in the group who are Max Reich and Simon Marlin. Max Reich is the singer of the group where as Simon Marlin is the DJ who supplies the group with the electronic sounding... The Shapeshifters are also quite well known in America where they perform under the name Shape:UK as there ...
...and finally " Sound Advice" which was released in 2006 , and this is the wonderful album i am reveiwing!!!... The Album Track's Track Number 1 - " You Never Know"... This track is a fairly slow track but it has very strong lyrics. The amazing voice of Max Reich makes the listen even more special , as the vocals in this song is very smooth and sweet. Never any bad points in the vocalism of the song. The echo in the background of ... Read review

Advantages: Amazing mixes, Some classic tracks.
Disadvantages: I honestly can't think of one....

...bigger Fierce Angel albums. A Little Fierce is a must have!!! Inspired by the summer sounds of the baleraic island, Ibiza. The original inspiration of Hed Kandi, Mark Doyle has started a-fresh under the label of 'Fierce Angel' and god he has not dispointed us with this! Im pretty sure that its not going to be long before 'Fierce Angel' becomes as worldwide and noticed as Hed Kandi is, so snap these CD's up while they are extremely reasonly priced! ... Read review

Advantages: The beats are brilliant, the vocals absolutely excellent.
Disadvantages: The music lacks lyrical depth.

'Black Sunday' is the super second album from the American hip-hop group that is Cypress Hill. The album was released in 1993 and consists of a grand total of fourteen tracks; it's a great little album from Cypress Hill and one which comes complete with a high number of top tracks. I'm not exactly a massive fan of hip-hop, I do however have a great appreciation for the genre at times and when I'm in the mood for the music there are a couple of albums ...
...of those albums. Beginning with 'I Wanna Get High' the music immediately makes its impact, the beat is absolutely infectious and the vocals always are excellent to listen to here. The chorus is brilliant, the track just works and in every area is just absolutely fantastic to listen to. 'Insane in the Brain' is the next excellent track that the album has to offer, coming third on the album the music once more impresses massively here and I have in ... Read review

Advantages: A couple of good dance tunes
Disadvantages: Repetitive lines

"51/50 Ratchet" is the debut album from the Louisiana rapper Hurricane Chris. When this dropped, 2007, the musician was only eighteen years old, and to fit in with what is expected of young rappers, espcially ones from the Dirty South, he has come out with some 'ringtone rap' with his hit single "A Bay Bay and "The Hand Clap" which followed on from it. 1. "Getting Money" (feat. Nicole Wray) This track get the album off to a shaky start as it isn't ...
...have to say tha I expect it though because he basially summarises his life stroy to the lsitenr in order to make up a little introduction for you before getitng itno his music. This little contextual information can be overlooked though as it doesn't bring out anything out of the ordinary. **Two Stars** 2. "A Bay Bay" This is the big single from the album and as his debut, it manged to catapult him into fame at the start of 2007. From there the ... Read review