House, R&B, Soul & Rap > E House, R&B, Soul & Rap

Advantages: A few good tracks
Disadvantages: A lot of filler

...beat. It is a typical Eminem production - boring and repetitive. This is a theme through the album so I won't mention from now onwards unless something is particularly terrible or wonderful. 4/5 3. Pistol Pistol (Remix) - Trice, Obie The orgional was by D12 and was on their 'Devils Night' album released many years ago. Obie raps about the incident where he got shot in the head and almost died that occured in January 2006 if I recall correctly. ...
...the origional lyrics over an Eminem beat. I will point you in the direction of the origional mix instead of this version, and I'll grade the track on the beat rather than lyrical content. 1/5 20. Shake That (Remix) - Nate Dogg & Eminem, Obie Trice, Bobby Creekwater What a terribel song to chose to remix. Obie and Bobby provide the new verses, Eminem says something at the beginning. Maybe it'a a hook, maybe it's considered a verse. Who knows; who ... Read review

Advantages: truly wonderful album style, lyrics, and flow
Disadvantages: apart from a couple of the tracks nothing

Missy Elliott has always demanded, and received respect, from the moment she released her first tune. Fat female with a dress sense as big as her personality she took on the hip hop world and demanded it accepted her. This album reminds me that even though she's been through it all 'the entourage tales, funny clothing lines' she might not be the best at everything but the one thing you can't take away from her is that when it comes down to laying ... Read review

Advantages: Hours of great Rap music from a great Rap Artist!
Disadvantages: Occasional explict language

Track Listing Intro (Performed by Eminem) - 0:34 Fack (Produced by Eminem) - 3:25 The Way I Am (Produced by Eminem) - 4:51 My Name Is (Produced by Dr. Dre) - 4:28 Stan (featuring Dido) (Produced by The 45 King) - 6:44 Lose Yourself (Produced by Eminem and Jeff Bass) - 5:26 Shake That (featuring Nate Dogg) (Produced by Eminem & Louis Resto) - 4:34 Sing for the Moment (Produced by Eminem & Jeff Bass) - 5:40 Without Me (Produced by Eminem & Jeff Bass) ...
...Louis Resto) - 4:55 The Real Slim Shady (Produced by Dr. Dre) - 4:44 Mockingbird (Produced by Eminem & Louis Resto) - 4:11 Guilty Conscience (featuring Dr. Dre) (Produced by Dr. Dre) - 3:20 Cleanin' Out My Closet (Produced by Eminem and Jeff Bass for F.B.T. Productions) - 4:59 Just Lose It (Produced by Dr. Dre) - 4:08 When I'm Gone (Produced by Eminem & Louis Resto) - 4:42 Stan (live with Elton John at the 2001 Grammys) - 6:20 This new album from ... 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