Given the singles-oriented nature of the genre, it's not too surprising that you can count the number of great hip-hop concept albums on one hand -- most of 'em coming from the dynamic Handsome Boy Modeling ...Read full review
Hip-hop and politics can be at their most effective when they are less overt than the dog-and-pony shows that are both political campaigns and "political raps," high in octane yet low on long-lasting fulfillment. ...Read full review