This is an album, that is just plain inferior to
rival album Graduation. However it’s a good album, but a difficult review. I’ll start with the production, which isn’t
bad, but not as good as 50 is used to. There are some gems though, the best
beat easily going to AT, with JT and Timbo. The song is really hot, but 50 is
rapping like Chamillionaire on it... Some of the guest features aren’t that
good, Eminem does a C job, Young Buck is only on a chorus, Mary J feels forced
to sing, And Tony Yayo, is well Tony Yayo!. Overall its 50’s worst album out of
4. Its constructed well, but it just feels forced and he doesn’t sound as
hungry or as creative as on GroDT or the Massacre. Follow My lead With Robin
Thicke is a nice song, and a welcome surprise.
Overall i give this a 7.5/10. Its not bad by any means, but its his worst album so far....or is Before I Self Destruct his worst??
30) Rick Ross (7.7) Essential Album: Teflon Don Starting off the list is Ricky Rossay. Ross has great delivery and a lot of good albums. He scores really high in the versatility category. Ross’s pen game has definitely gotten better from when he debuted in 2006 with Port of Miami. Ross’s biggest flaws were his storytelling and impact. Otherwise solid MC. 29) Young Jeezy (7.8) Essential Album: The Recession Another dirty south MC. Jeezy is one of my favorite rappers. He has a lot of good albums with no real duds. He does have the best ad libs in the game. His collaboration and versatility are high. He really brings the heat on his features. Storytelling and Impact weren’t that high but hey; hes tied with the next rapper. 28) Nicki Minaj (7.8) EA: The Pinkprint Arguably the most dominant female rapper of all time. Nicki really shines when features on others tracks. She usually steals the show like on Kanye West’s “Monster” song. She’s also really versatile; able to sing also and