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REVIEWS: TECH N9NE-K.O.D

TECH N9NE-K.O.D

2009-11-02: While artists like DMX have wrestled with their demons on record, Tech N9ne [click to read] has chosen to embrace his. K.O.D., an acronym for King of Darkness, the Kansas City rapper's latest offering. A three-part album that attempts to capture the darkness that creatively consumes Tech. He spends 23 tracks of records and skits painting a picture filled with demoniac presence’s, questions of God, anger, madness, lust, the supernatural and the diminishing health of his beloved mother.  It’s dark and at times eerie but it’s honest and  his lyrical abilities are ...

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Triple C's: Custom Car's & Cycles

Triple C's: Custom Car's & Cycles


Reviews | Date: 2009-10-26
Artist: Triple C'sAlbum: Custom Car's & CyclesLabel: Maybach Music Group/Def JamThe wait if finally over! For those who been following the Triple C's  since day one know that this as been years i ...
Billy Blue & Brisco: Hostile Takeover - Smoke Session Edition

Billy Blue & Brisco: Hostile Takeover - Smoke Session Edition


Reviews | Date: 2009-10-09
Artists: Billy Blue & Brisco Mixtape: Hostile Takeover – Smoke Session Edition Hosted by DJ Smokey Bear Label: Poe Boy Group Poe Boy’s Dynamic Duo is literally an unstoppable for ...
DJ Mister Hustla

DJ Mister Hustla "Overseas Hustle Vol: 1" Hosted By Jimmy HenneC & Bullet


Reviews | Date: 2009-10-07
Artist: DJ Mister HustlaAlbum: Overseas Hustle Vol: 1Label: Poe Boy This week in mixtape review, Poe Boy teams up with DJ Mister Hustla for an international grind: Overseas Hustle: Volume 1, hosted ...
Playaz Circle: Flight 360:The Takeoff

Playaz Circle: Flight 360:The Takeoff


Reviews | Date: 2009-10-04
Artist: Playaz CircleAlbum: Flight 360: The TakeoffLabel: DTP/ Def JamThinking back to the first time I  heard Playaz  Circle I wasn't blown away by them at all, but I always thought that th ...
Nove: Product Of My Environment

Nove: Product Of My Environment


Reviews | Date: 2009-10-04
Artist: NoveMixtape: Product Of My EnvironmentGrinding his way from the bottom to the top Nove seems like he's ready for his shot a stardom. When most up and coming would have fell back after dropping ...
Jones Pierre of The Miami Group Presents: We Got That Work

Jones Pierre of The Miami Group Presents: We Got That Work


Reviews | Date: 2009-09-29
Artist: Jones Pierre Of The Miami Group Mixtape: We Got That Work                      &nb ...
Drake: So Far Gone (Extended Play Selection)

Drake: So Far Gone (Extended Play Selection)


Reviews | Date: 2009-09-28
Artist: DrakeAlbum: So Far GoneLabel: Young Money, Cash Money, UniversalAfter releasing his "So Far Gone" mixtape and capturing the world's attention I definitely understand the reason to release it a ...
Kid Cudi: Man On The Moon:End Of The Day

Kid Cudi: Man On The Moon:End Of The Day


Reviews | Date: 2009-09-21
Artist: Kid CudiAlbum: Man On The Moon:End Of The DayLabel: G.O.O.D. Music/Universal Motown Leaving his home town of Cleveland, OH Kid Cudi started out working his way up around the underground s ...
Jay-Z: The Blueprint 3

Jay-Z: The Blueprint 3


Reviews | Date: 2009-09-13
Artist: Jay-ZAlbum: Blueprint 3Label: Roc NationAwaiting for this album to drop I had very high expectations with the first "Blueprint" being one of my favorite Jay-Z albums and coming off a "Classic" ...
Trey Songz: Ready

Trey Songz: Ready


Reviews | Date: 2009-09-10
Artist: Trey SongzAlbum: ReadyLabel: SongBook/Atlantic RecordsTrey Songz maybe just one of the most under rated singers of my time, and his album sales does not equal out to his talent. With his third ...
Brisco: Revenge

Brisco: Revenge


Reviews | Date: 2009-09-02
Brisco Street Album: Revenge Label: Poe Boy Music Group The Opa Locka Goon is a beast when it comes to the music that he releases on a regular basis, this artist is literally in the studio on a da ...
Cam'ron & Vado: Boss Of All Bosses

Cam'ron & Vado: Boss Of All Bosses


Reviews | Date: 2009-08-24
Artist: Camron & VadoHosted By: DJ DramaMixtape: Boss Of All Bosses Trying to keep the DipSet name alive Cam'ron teams up with DJ Drama to introduce his new artist Vado to the world. On "Boss Of ...
Heretic-Campaign For The Throne Vol. 2

Heretic-Campaign For The Throne Vol. 2


Reviews | Date: 2009-08-20
Sometimes things come along that give you hope. This happens every once in a while with hip hop. When everything seems almost stale and predictable someone occasionally breaks out and lets us know tha ...
DJ Ames & Acafool Present: International Hustle 7

DJ Ames & Acafool Present: International Hustle 7


Reviews | Date: 2009-08-19
Exclusive songs? Check...New Tracks? Check...Hot beats? Check...The DJ talking over the best tracks?......Not quite, and that's what the people want. Apparently, DJ Ames and Acafool have f ...
Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa: How Fly

Curren$y & Wiz Khalifa: How Fly


Reviews | Date: 2009-08-16
Artist: Curren$y & Wiz KhalifaMixtape: How FlyWith both artist having there internet buzz up to part it only made sense for these two to get together and take an even bigger step forward. Curren$y has ...
Ghost Wridah: 305's & Heartbreak

Ghost Wridah: 305's & Heartbreak


Reviews | Date: 2009-08-12
Artist: Ghost WridahMixtape: 305's & HeatbreaksI have been following Ghost Wridah since his days with DJ Ideal but on this mixtape he actually  took his "Music" to another level but maintained to ...
IlldotLoggic: - The Qwerty

IlldotLoggic: - The Qwerty


Reviews | Date: 2009-08-03
Duval In the 'Effin Building! Watch Out Miami you not the only one putting Florida on the map! Lol. Na but ILLdotLogic is definitely reppin' hard for Duval County way up at the very beginning of The S ...
The Game: The R.E.D. Album

The Game: The R.E.D. Album


Reviews | Date: 2009-07-30
The Game is one of the most ferocious beasts on a microphone in the game today. Time after time, mixtape after mixtape he has proved that if nothing else, he is a great rapper. While currently caught ...
DJ Jooz Presents Statz 441: You Ain't Built Like Me

DJ Jooz Presents Statz 441: You Ain't Built Like Me


Reviews | Date: 2009-07-24
When Mr. Givenchy Royal  AKA Statz441 grabs the mic' he commands all the attention with catchy word play and staying true the infamous gritty southern style of FLA. Prepar ...
Fabolous: Loso's Way

Fabolous: Loso's Way


Reviews | Date: 2009-07-22
Artist: FabolousAlbum: Loso's WayLabel: Street Family/Desert Storm/Def JamDefinitely one of the last artists that got signed in the late 90's that has remained consistent has to be Fabolous. From stre ...
Billy Blue: 36 Reasons

Billy Blue: 36 Reasons


Reviews | Date: 2009-07-10
Hailing from Miami, where successful Hip-Hop artists like Rick Ross and Flo Rida have paved the way, upcoming artist Billy Blue is hoping to get some of that same success. Already at 19, he has worked ...
Pleasure P: The Introduction of Mr. Marcus Cooper

Pleasure P: The Introduction of Mr. Marcus Cooper


Reviews | Date: 2009-07-09
Comebacks are always a hard thing to do.  Fortunately for former Pretty Ricky member Pleasure P, he also has his alter ego, Mr. Marcus Cooper, to help him out. Coming strong with his debut albu ...
Wu-Tang Clan: Chamber Music

Wu-Tang Clan: Chamber Music


Reviews | Date: 2009-07-09
Artist: Wu-Tang ClanAlbum: Chamber MusicLabel: Wu-Tang/ E1     The Wu is back! Well, sort of. Wu-Tang: Chamber Music is more of a boutique album, not quite an official release but ...
Jeremih: Self-Titled

Jeremih: Self-Titled


Reviews | Date: 2009-07-03
Artist: JeremihAlbum: Self-TitledLabel: Def JamBefore listening to Jeremih's self-titled debut album I wasn't really sure what to expect, but after the first couple of records I was definitely paying ...
Ace Hood: Ruthless

Ace Hood: Ruthless


Reviews | Date: 2009-07-01
Artist: Ace HoodAlbum: Ruthless Label: We the Best/Def Jam The Broward County monster does once again a second time in a row, this time less ‘Gutta’ and more ‘Ruthless.’ Sin ...
Webbz: The Underdog 2

Webbz: The Underdog 2


Reviews | Date: 2009-06-29
Webbz strikes back with his latest mixtape "The UnderDog 2" which is the sequel to his first street album "The UnderDog" which quickly became a hood favorite as well as pushing his buzz even furt ...
J. Cole: The Warm Up

J. Cole: The Warm Up


Reviews | Date: 2009-06-24
As the first artist signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label, North Carolina native J. Cole has a lot to prove. Moving to NYC in early 2004, Cole immediately set upon his mission to secure a record ...
NEW 50 Cent: War Angel LP

NEW 50 Cent: War Angel LP


Reviews | Date: 2009-06-22
Artist: 50 CentAlbum: War Angel LPLabel: G-UnitThere’s been a rumbling going on for a while now. The streets have been talkin, and they’ve been saying it’s over for Fif! The man who ...
DJ Smallz and DJ Neptune: Southern Smoke TV Vol. 1

DJ Smallz and DJ Neptune: Southern Smoke TV Vol. 1


Reviews | Date: 2009-06-18
With some of the biggest names in the Dirty South involved in the Southern Smoke TV Vol. 1 Mixtape , one might assume that this mixtape would be one of the biggest ever released. Unfortunately this So ...
Saigon: A Prelude

Saigon: A Prelude


Reviews | Date: 2009-06-17
Artist: SaigonAlbum: Prelude To The Greatest Story Never ToldNY is trying! With the fate of many supposed “Saviors” in limbo, one of the first hip-hop heroes of the new generation is hitti ...
Jay Rock: Gudda Muzik

Jay Rock: Gudda Muzik


Reviews | Date: 2009-06-09
Is the west finally back? There have been plenty of contenders for the title savior of Cali. Among those names have been Mistah F.A.B, Glasses Malone, and The Game (who undoubtedly had the best chance ...
T.I.: A Year & A Day

T.I.: A Year & A Day


Reviews | Date: 2009-06-01
Artist: T.I.Album: A Year And A DayLABEL: Grand HustleAtlanta has time and time again proven to be home of the hits; but while hits are good, ATL hasn’t given us many memorable hip-hop acts. Wit ...
Trick Daddy & DJ Dephtone: The Product 7

Trick Daddy & DJ Dephtone: The Product 7


Reviews | Date: 2009-05-28
Miami is the shit right now. Emerging as one of the leading cities in the Southern dominated rap game, Miami has major artists coming out and a sound is being solidified. However one of the pioneers o ...
Young Jeezy: Trappin' Ain't Dead

Young Jeezy: Trappin' Ain't Dead


Reviews | Date: 2009-05-25
Artist: Young JeezyMixtape: Trappin' Ain't DeadHosted By: DJ FolkLabel: Def Jam/CTEWaiting for nothing, Jeezy hits the streets with his newest mixtape "Trappin' Aint Dead" fresh off his third album Yo ...
Method Man & Redman: Blackout! 2

Method Man & Redman: Blackout! 2


Reviews | Date: 2009-05-22
Artists: Method Man & RedmanAlbum: Blackout! 2 Label: Def Jam The veteran dynamic duo returns with their long-awaited sequel to their infamous Blackout! series. This time around, Method Man and Red ...
Iceberg: Strictly for the Streets

Iceberg: Strictly for the Streets


Reviews | Date: 2009-05-20
Artist: Iceberg Mixtape: Strictly for the Streets Hosted by DJ Obscene & DJ Kronik Label: Dunk Ryders/Cash Money Many artists in Miami are normally overlooked, while some actually make enough noi ...
Eminem: Relapse

Eminem: Relapse


Reviews | Date: 2009-05-18
Artist: Eminem Album: Relapse Label: Aftermath/Shady/Interscope After a 5 year hiatus from the industry and his fans, the most controversial lyricist of our time returns with his sixth studio albu ...
DJ Ames & DJ Drama Present Grind Time UK Edition

DJ Ames & DJ Drama Present Grind Time UK Edition


Reviews | Date: 2009-05-16
Usually when approaching these mixtapes, I try to be as open minded as possible. This mixtape was no exception. When I first heard the name DJ Ames &DJ Drama Presents “Grind Time UK Edition 4, ...
Busta Rhymes: Back On My B.S.

Busta Rhymes: Back On My B.S.


Reviews | Date: 2009-05-16
Artist: Busta RhymesAlbum: Back on My Bull Shit (B.O.M.B.S)Label: Flipmode ENT/Motown/UniversalIt finally appears that  New York artists are feeling the chokehold the south has had on everything ...
DJ Biggy Jiggy: Exclusive Tunes 82

DJ Biggy Jiggy: Exclusive Tunes 82


Reviews | Date: 2009-05-14
Mixapes are a breath of fresh air for hip hop. They serve as an outlet for up and coming artists as well as just a break from all the commercial radio records as well. Being one of the top DJ’ ...
LA the Darkman and DJ Drama:  Living Notoriously Gangsta Grillz L.A.D

LA the Darkman and DJ Drama: Living Notoriously Gangsta Grillz L.A.D


Reviews | Date: 2009-05-11
Artist: La the Darkman Album: Living Notoriously Gangsta Grillz L.A.DLabel: Aphilliates Music Group DJ Drama and the Gangsta Grillz mixtape series are brand names that have endured the test of ti ...
Rick Ross: Deeper Than Rap

Rick Ross: Deeper Than Rap


Reviews | Date: 2009-04-21
Artist: Rick Ross Album: Deeper Than Rap Label: Maybach Music/Def Jam Approximately a year after the release of ‘Trilla,’ the Boss of Miami returns with his third most anticipated albu ...
Phatz: Dope Boi Phresh

Phatz: Dope Boi Phresh


Reviews | Date: 2009-04-21
Artist: PhatzMixtape: Dope Boi PhreshIn this game some artists do it for the "Money" and so do it for the "Love." It's usually those who do it for the "Love" who later become the most successful ...
Young Buck & The Future: Back From The Streets

Young Buck & The Future: Back From The Streets


Reviews | Date: 2009-04-16
Cashville and G-Unit's own Young Buck is back with a new mixtape dedicated to the streets. Hooking up with producer The Future, “Back For The Streets” holds 11 tracks entirely composed b ...
Jadakiss: The Last Kiss

Jadakiss: The Last Kiss


Reviews | Date: 2009-04-14
Artist: JadakissAlbum: The Last KissLabel: Roc-A-Fella/Def JamThrough the years Jadakiss has definitely made his presence felt with every album he's dropped to every feature he's been on but approachi ...
April 13, 2009 Billboard: Hip-Hop & R&B Top 10

April 13, 2009 Billboard: Hip-Hop & R&B Top 10


Reviews | Date: 2009-04-13
Why doesn’t it amaze me that Jamie Foxx is still number one? ‘Blame It’ is again for the past several weeks at the top, it seems as though people cannot get enough of this record. T- ...
U.G.K.: U.G.K. 4 Life

U.G.K.: U.G.K. 4 Life


Reviews | Date: 2009-04-10
Proving that people may die but good music will live on forever, we get the final album from Texas hip hop legends U.G.K. 'U.G.K. 4 Life' is the last installment of the country rap tunes that we hav ...
DJ 31 Degreez Presents Jay-Z: I'm Bout A Dollar

DJ 31 Degreez Presents Jay-Z: I'm Bout A Dollar


Reviews | Date: 2009-04-03
Artist: Jay-Z Mixtape: I’m Bout A Dollar Hosted by: DJ 31 Degreez Label: Def Jam/Roc-A-Fella The title alone describes a certain subliminal diss that we were all aware of at one point in tim ...
Lord Infamous & Black Rain Presents Tha Club House Click: After Sics

Lord Infamous & Black Rain Presents Tha Club House Click: After Sics


Reviews | Date: 2009-04-02
Artists: Lord Infamous & Black Rain Presents Tha Club House Click Album: After Sics Label: Black Rain Entertainment It has been a minute since we’ve seen the lyrical Lord Infamous in the s ...
Flo Rida: R.O.O.T.S.

Flo Rida: R.O.O.T.S.


Reviews | Date: 2009-03-31
Artist: Flo Rida Album: R.O.O.T.S. Label: Poe Boy/Atlantic The status that Flo Rida has received over the course of the past 2 years has been what many artists dream about. His debut single ‘ ...
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