Dj Handspin back in the house for our March issue of Rusty Jabbz. Today we going to talk about the new releases of B-Real "Smoke n Mirrors" and Joe Budden "Padded Room". Let's start it off with the 2009 starters.
B-REAL "SMOKE N MIRRORS" DUCK DOWN RECORDS4.50 JABBZ
It's a been along time since we've heard a Cypress Hill album. The Cypress Hill/Soul Assassin family endured success with Muggs, Sen Dog, Psycho Realm and The Alchemist doing individual work. It was a surprise to find out that B-Real was releasing a solo album. This is B-Real's first solo album ever. Cypress Hill been on the scene for 18 years and we never heard a B-Real solo album. B-Real returns as if its his Cypress Hill debut. You all remember back in 1990/91, when Cypress Hills "How could I just kill a man?" single burst on the streets of New York. Heads out here thinking Cypress Hill were from East New York reppin' to what we thought was their pjs. The shock to find out that they were west coast rhyme slingers. Nineteen years later, B-Real back on the scene with one of hip hop's survivin' the times independent hip hop label, "Duck Down records". B-Real pulled it off for his first go round but at the same time he's a veteran there really were no doubts. The cd is str8 up west coast gee shit. This lp has so many bangaz. B-Real doesn't come alone as he introduces new comer, Young De who rapped along side with B-Real on dam near every track. B-Real also has a tight cast of premiere producers and emcees on deck as well. Producers like Soopafly, Alchemist, Sick Jacken, J. Turner to name a few. I'm not going to sit here and tell you whut to bang cuz to me its all good. If Rusty Jabbz love it then I know you all will love it too.
JOE BUDDEN "PADDED ROOM" AMALGAM DIGITAL4.25 JABBZ
What happened to Joe Budden? After all his trials and tribualation we found out that Joe Budden isn't your average JOE. He's not Joe Thomas. He's not Fat Joe. He's Joe Budden. Mr Pump Pump it up man. Who had an promising career with Def Jam records in the early 2000s. Joe Buddens 2003 debut of "Jersey City" but due to contract disputes with On Top Management and Def Jam, hatred, laziness and lack of promotions Joe Budden didn't make the cut. Well according to Def Jam he didn't. To me it was a sabotage. Joe Budden had the radio rocking and clubs jumping. He was even elected 2002 #1 draft pick. Then he disappeared but just like that he reappears like a bat outta hell. After staying on the low and working the underground scene by releasing a series of mixtapes from "Halfway House" to "Mood Muzic Volume 1, 2 and 3". Those mix cds gave you a prequel of what to expect from Joe Buddens in the future. Crafting a new style and format. After a six year hiatus, Joe Budden releases his 2nd album titled, "Padded Room" . A new look into the minds of Joe Budden not as club friendly as his last go round but still good and mystique. The songs on the album give you an eerie feelin'. The songs are more deeper showing heart and emotion songs like "If I gotta go", "Blood on the wall" "In my sleep" "Exxxes" "Happy holidays" and "Pray for me". The production on the album is not as great as his first offspring using known unknown producers. This album makes you block out the subpar production and focus strictly on his lyrical testaments. Emcees rarely do an album these days where the lyrics are the key point of the album. Joe Budden will make an excellent horror script writer someday. If he chooses an change of profession. There you have it JUMP OFF JOE BUDDEN still earned the right to be labelled as East Coast's #1 draft pick. Even though he's independent now. The label might have changed but the heart is still there. So git FOCUSED maaaan and cop JOE BUDDENS ALBUM IF YOU OVERSTAND, WOOOEEE!!! WHETHER BOOTLEGGED OR OFFICIAL maaaan, just feel the.......
Dj Handspin got more treats for you coming for the rest of this month just stay tuned and I'll keep feeding you and feeding you. Until next time , PEACE!
