My Favorite Artists 2017: R&B Artists (Part 2)

1. Rihanna (6)-Rih Rih got a huge boost this time around. Anti was a great album, and she shows no signgs of slowing down. I picked her over Beyonce….im just a bigger Rihanna fan; always have been actually.

2. Beyoncé (3)-While I’m not a huge fan, I am a fan. B has been killin it! Her last 2 albums have been classics. Nuff said.

3. Usher (4)-Mr. Raymond jumped up a spot. He’s really dope. An all time great for sure. I didn’t think Hard II Love would be as good as it is.

4. Tinashe(new)-If you know me, then you know I’m a huge Tinashe fan. Albeit not enough to put her in the top 3…but hey! She needs more albums, but the 2 I’ve heard I really like.

5. Alicia Keys (3)-Miss Keys fell back a couple spots but the competition is tough. Her last album HERE, was one of her best.

6. Trey Songz (1)-Big fall off for Trigga Trey, but honestly its only cause his last album wasn’t that great. Still tho, he’s’ a dominant force in the genre to me.

7. Kehlani (new)-I gave her a chance earlier this year and omg I’m so glad I did. Her debut album is a classic. Maybe the best R&B record this year!

8. Alessia Cara (new)-another new songstress. Her debut album is just so good and so different from her contemporaries. I really enjoy her songs….

9. SZA (new)-There’s no denying the talent of this young lady. I hadn’t even heard Z yet, so Ctrl got her this spot. Amazing talent.

10. Ne-Yo (5)-Welp….this man needs another album. Still an all time great but at least he makes my top ten right?

11. Chris Brown(new)-IDK how CB didn’t make the top 10 last time…but here he is. I still gotta hear his latest album…..its over 40 songs sheesh!

12. Frank Ocean (13)-I really like Frank but I admit blonde is not an all time great R&B record to me like Channel orange was.

13. K. Michelle (new)-You cannot deny KM’s incredible ability. Her 2 albums I have reviewed are awesome. I mean like classics. Put some respeck on her name!

14. Lyfe Jennings (15)-I really like Lyfe. I have all his albums now. He’s definitely a great artist who keeps it 100.

15. Keyshia Cole (new)-Just squeaking in is KC. Her albums are great…most of them. The latest one ceratainly is….

Nas Albums Worst to Best

20) Nastradamus (75)- It really shouldn’t be a surprise to see this one ranked so low. The lyricism isn’t abysmal but everything is pretty average. How does a song like “Big Girl” make it to a Nas album?? It’s just a boring album plain and simple….I don’t really have a lot to say about it. 19) Street’s Disciple (82) -I hate having this one so low. I honestly like a lot of the songs on this double disc. Unfortunately there’s quite a bit of filler here just like with Jay-z’s Blueprint 2. Disc one has hits like “Nazareth Savage”, “American Way”, “ Just a Moment” and “ You Know My Style”. Disc 2 has some heat on it too: “Suicide Bounce”, the title track, “Virgo”, “Bridging the Gap” and “Thiefs Theme”. 18) T he Lost Tapes 2 (86) -This one I admit I haven’t heard that much…but its pretty decent. It gets off to a good start with songs like “Vernon Family” and “Jarreau of Rap (Skatt Attack)”. A lot of these songs are ok….but not muc...

Album Review: Kid Cudi-Insano (regular version)

I gotta admit I didn't like this album that much when I first heard it over half a year ago. I've heard that Kid Cudi doesn't exactly play to his strengths....that's partly true. I do like his rapping here tho. Honestly most songs here kinda blend together....."Keep Bouncin'" is really hype....and it gets the album off to a good start. "At The Party" with Pharrell Williams and Travis Scott may be my favorite song. "Wow" with A$AP Rocky is another highlight. Overall tho I feel this album tries too hard to be trendy. Cudi needed to put more of his pain into it. I mean a happy Cudi album isn't a bad thing but it really seems odd to me. You're not getting alot of singing or hums here know what I mean? However the production I found to be very good. Cudi is one of my favorite rappers like top 20 and I guess this will do for 2024. Lyrics 20 Beats 23 Depth 21 Tilt 21 Verdict 85

Album Review: Lupe Fiasco's Tetsuo & Youth

Lupe has come back, and with a classic album. He seemed to be back on tracks with Food and Liquor II, but F&L2 wasn’t as fun to listen to as his earlier albums. Even LASERS was more fun. This album however, is very complex and fun to listen to. It’s also incredibly well produced. Lupe proves he’s still a top lyricist in the game. Check out his lyrical showcase on Mural, or storytelling on Prisoner 1 & 2. He’s got a really long song called Chopper which features a lot of guests but its all good. The last song might be the weakest which features Ab-Soul. No Scratches feat. Nikki Jean is one of my favorite songs here. The interludes are pretty intersing, but ultimately skippable. This album is already up for album of the year, and honestly it will be hard for anyone to match this effort. The verdict... its 10/10 for me. This is a great album

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