Rebirth might actually have some quality... err, ok maybe this ONE track... Here's the anticipated collaboration from Lil Wayne and Eminem. Mostly, we just want to hear more Marshall these days. Step aside Weezy, let the man have the mic.
Technically it's "new," but "Let It Bump Never Seen" sounds more like a mash-up. Pretty meh -- typical Wayne, too much Fabolous and not enough Eminem.
Em brought it the AMA stage with "Crack A Bottle" while Fiddy played backup. The most lyrically R-rated performance was left for later in the night, and they even threw in a short version of "Forever" so Eminem could spit his best rhymes. Too bad Drake was in the house but couldn't be bothered with gracing the stage for this once.
Everyone knows Em and 50 got a few screws loose -- that's what make them so ridiculous. They're actually probably the most sane people in Hip-Hop. Hear another gem from these two called "Psycho" -- you'll bounce your head secretly because you're sick, too.
The super egos that came together on "Forever" are finally out in video format. If there was a fantasy league for rappers, Eminem would make the squad 'cause he's insane[ly] amazing, Wayne 'cause who doesn't find an alien intriguing, Kanye 'cause he's crazy and Drizzy 'cause he's...'cause he's...worth an automatic win if the team ever goes up against some teenage girls. Hello, DREAM TEAM!
Dear World, if you want to make it in this game, get Kanye, Wayne or Em to jump on your track and you're solid gold. Drizzy's certifying himself as a pretty face with nice vocals as he plays background singer to rap's greatest MCs. Peep the new track "Forever" -- sounds familiar, of course, we've all heard it before, but wait for Kanye, Eminem and Wayne to kill it.
Labels have been hella busy mass mailing albums out to critics as everyone and their brother releases records this summer. It's been a few months, but here are a few that were spared from life as a coaster:
Slaughterhouse, Slaughterhouse -- This album should gets its own review, but its been out for a while and y'all already know why it's dope. The power group made up of Joe Budden, Crooked I, Joell Ortiz, and Royce bang out reckless hits song after song. Even listening to Budden after a few klonopins is ridiculous yet amazing.
iPod Worthy Tracks: "The One"; "Not Tonight"; "Cut You Loose"; "Onslaught 2" 
The Alchemist, Chemical Warfare -- Usually when producers step into their own spotlight and away from the shadows their artists cast, some wish they stayed in the background. No so with Alchemist. He does what he does best and produces music -- real music. Featuring collabos with Snoop, JadaKiss, Eminem, Twista, Fabolous and more, Alchemist is an evil genius concocting aggressive sounds that his peers probably can't keep up with.
iPod Worthy Tracks: "Lose Your Life"; "Therapy"; "On Sight"; "Smile"
D-Block, No Security -- JadaKiss leads the D-Block emcees back to the stage with their new release. Usually, 10 guys each with a mic leads to chaos resulting in noise, but D-Block perfects the art of delivery -- studio controls help, too. Riding off the success of solo albums from JadaKiss, Sheek and Styles P, the next generation of D-Block displays strength lyrically and commands their music with bravado.
iPod Worthy Tracks: "Get That Paper"; "Hello"; "Round & Round" ; "Like That Ya'll"; "Brother's Keeper"
Ginuwine, A Man's Thought -- It's the sixth album from this sex-fueled artist, and Ginuwine teases the ladies with his smooth voice and grind music. Gotta give it to Ginuwine for always being consistent -- unlike a lot of men out there. If there's one thing G's good at, it's giving women something to chase after.
iPod Worthy Tracks: "Trouble"; "Last Chance"; "Get Involved"; "Touch Me"
The Kush King himself has finally debut with the smoking release of Asleep In The Bread Aisle, and as he voices a lot of what we've already heard on his prequel mixtape The Greenhouse Effect: Jay-Z passes on his game and his love for weed, women and beer, there's still something infectious about the rapper. He defends his honor and talent on "As I Em," critizing those critiques who constantly compare him to Eminem (guilty as charged). Already every college students' anthem, "I Love College" is true to its name and Asher's love for rhyming about nonsense and creating a connection with his audience. But it's tracks like "Lion's Roar" and "Sour Patch Kids" where the production value gets twisted and Asher proves his ability as a lyricist to work with anything he is given. Even collabos with Beanie Sigel and Busta Rhymes don't outshine Asher's flow. Asleep In The Bread Aisle is a rapper's rock album -- Asher works the mic without any inhibitions and each track is so electricfying you'll be surprised if you don't find yourself head banging along to every beat. Where does Asher go from here? One-on-one battle: B-Rabbit versus A-Roth!
Asher loves college and 4/20 celebrations, and so do we, that's why we hit up his Rivington Hotel release party. Good times had by all and many thanks to Asher for not being just another white dude that knows how to spit a rhyme. He knows how to throw a dope party, too!
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