Memphis Bleek 534

Personnel: Memphis Bleek (rap vocals); Rihanna (vocals); Denim, Jay-Z, Livin' Proof, M.O.P., Young Gunz (rap vocals); Boxie (background vocals). Producers: Just Blaze; Swizz Beatz; Demi-Doc; Irv Gotti; Bink.
Recording information: Guru Crates, New York, NY; Baseline Studios, New York, NY; Monza, New York, NY.DISC 1 1. 534 2. Interlude (Memphis Bleek/534) 3. Dear Summer 4. Like That 5. Infatuated 6. The One 7. First, Last, And Only 8. Get Low 9. Oh Baby 10. Smoke The Pain Away 11. Hater Free 12. Alright 13. All About Me 14. Straight Path

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Hector Bambino Los Rompe Discotekas

On his 2006 Def Jam debut, Hector "El Father" Bambino, formerly of the reggaeton duo Hector & Tito, offers up a hard-hitting Latino rap compilation that makes room for appearances by Fat Joe and Memphis Bleek. Although the Puerto Rico-based Bambino doesn't appear on all of the disc's tracks, he's clearly calling the shots here, deferring only to "El Presidente" (aka Jay-Z), who turns up for a guest shot on the frenetic "Here We Go Yo."
1. Intro - (with Gallego)
2. Here We Go Yo - (featuring El Presidente)
3. Yomo Dele - (featuring Fat Joe)
4. El Telefono - (featuring Wisin & Yandel)
5. La Cama - (with Alexis & Fido)
6. Sigue Ahi - (with Zion/De La Ghetto, featuring Memphis Bleek)
7. Dejate Llevar - (with Kartier)
8. Ahora Son Mejor - (with Don Omar)
9. Tiburon
10. Eje - (with Ariel)
11. Sonando - (with Polaco, featuring Freeway)
12. Piyala - (with Trebol Clan)
13. Tiemblan
14. Duro Mueven - (with Franco "El Gorilla")
15. Duro - (with Big Joe)
16. Raton
17. Vengan Donde Mi - (featuring Naldo)
18. Here We Go Yo - (remix)

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Young Gunz Brother From Another

In the album photos for BROTHERS FROM ANOTHER, the Philadelphia hip-hop duo Young Gunz poses in tracksuits and brimmed hats, a none-too-subtle nod to Run-DMC. The gesture is more than just superficial, as Chris and Neef's second record expertly combines a fun-loving old-school vibe with a more modern, grimy attitude. The 2005 album follows hard on the heels of their 2004 debut, TOUGH LUV, but there's not a hint of a rush, as Young Gunz display a blithe spirit, easing their way through a strong sophomore effort.

The twosome establishes the tone on the anthemic "Set It Off," which takes a spare '80s-style bass beat and imbues it with a super-catchy chorus out of the Dirty South. That track fades into the throwback pop-funk of "Don't Keep Me Waiting (Come Back Soon)," featuring playful rhymes, a Luther Vandross sample, and a soulful hook provided by 112. "Don't Stop (YG Party)" oddly boasts that Young Gunz are not "your average '80s babies" between early-rap-era toasts over a haunting backdrop, while "Grown Man Pt. 2" is a typical Kanye West production in that it stands completely outside of time. Chris and Neef show off a more hardcore side on the second half of the record, but melody still prevails on BROTHERS FROM ANOTHER.
1. The Knock Is There
2. Set It Off
3. Don't Keep Me Waiting (Come Back Soon)
4. Tonight
5. Don't Stop (YG Party)
6. Same Sh** Different Day
7. Grown Man Pt. 2
8. Beef
9. It's The Life
10. The Way It Goes
11. What We Gotta Do
12. We Still Here

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Jay-Z The Black Album

In what he claims to be his final release as a musical performer, Jay-Z drops "THE BLACK ALBUM", a sprawling, ambitious effort that rivals the best work of the rapper's already legendary career. Working with a who's who of hip-hop's most high-profile producers, the outrageously talented MC adjusts his flow and subject matter to the wildly varied tracks, proving once again just how gifted he is as a wordsmith. From the epic "What More Can I Say" (a collaboration with the Buchannans) to the brutally honest, Eminem-produced "Moment of Clarity," THE BLACK ALBUM bleeds with inspiration. Other highlights include the fuel-injected "Dirt Off Your Shoulder" (featuring Timbaland behind the board), the club-ready "Change Clothes" (which sports the Neptunes' trademark beats), and the old-school stomp of "99 Problems" (with pioneering hip-hop producer Rick Rubin). It makes one wonder how an artist at the peak of his craft could willingly put the microphone down. Hopefully, time out of the spotlight will remind Shawn Carter why he became successful in the first place, and find him back in the studio.
Tracks:
01) Interlude
02) December 4th
03) What More Can I Say
04) Encore
05) Change Clothes
06) Dirt Off Your Shoulders
07) Threat
08) Moment of Clarity
09) 99 Problems
10) Interlude
11) Justify My Thug
12) Lucifer
13) Allure
14) My 1st Song

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