Bacc to Tha Church Vol.1

On an early Sunday morning, "Bacc to Tha Church Vol.1" is
not what grandma would recommend. The album is
presented by DPG, which includes Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, and
Daz Dillinger. This album takes listeners way back to the
west coast roots that once were, the album is just not DPG.
It features a cast of new artist looking to shine, and a random
Ray-J on one track. The album is not very commercial, there
are a few songs that could crossover such as, "Wouldn't be here"
, "Makin' Love", and "Don't Bother Me". The Hustle Boys gave
the best offer on "Don't Bother Me " with lyrics like these,
"They heard I'm street ballin',
my name ain't hot sauce,
and if you say my name,
I'm knockin' ya top off,
toast in the oven,
and I ain't talkin' bout pop tarts,
A real street dude,
don't forget that I got smarts
A lion in the jungle
that God walk, my block raw"
For all the Snoop lovers, do not buy this album because
his name is attached, because he is not on every track,
but manages to be on several. This is a mixtape stylish
album that will test how ready he youngsters are for the
big time. Hip Hop fans should not feel bad for oversleeping
on this Sunday.

Who/Why Should I buy this album?

This mixtape stylish album is very raw talent. The only
people that will probably cop this album or should, are
fans from the artist local towns. It's not a diverse sound,
it's strictly West Coast so if you miss the production
back in the mid 90's, give it a chance. But beware that
the material seems very unfinished and experimental.
I would have rather had Snoop drop this on a mixtape.

Slaughterhouse

This Hip Hop super group, Slaughterhouse, consist of free
agent rappers that definitely make it work. Joe Budden,
Joell Ortiz, Royce da 5'9'', and Crooked I make up
Slaughterhouse. Even though, they are signed, these artist
have not been able to be break out artist, and to be honest,
I don't think they want to be. The lyrics on "Slaughterhouse"
may be the best so far this summer. Many listeners will have
to listen two to three albums just to get the abundance of
punchlines, and metaphors. For instance, check these crazy
lyrics out by Joe Budden on "Killaz",
"I disagree with my shadow
when it got on Twitter,
I don't like bein' followed,
So i shot that N*gga"
The music is very instrumental, and street, the album stays
true to Hip Hop origins. With lyrics that honor Hip Hop of
yesterday, and lyrics that question the game today, Royce
Da 5'9'' says it best on "Cut You Loose",
How the f*ck you floss in a benz,
while listenin' to this N*gga Rick Ross dissin' Em?,
Jim Jones dissin' Jay,
This rap sh*t done went a different way,
I know my lawyers, play a liar's game,
its okay for Soulja Boy to say Nas name?"
The album doesn't exactly have any singles, "The One"
is probably the closest to commercial, but it truly is not.
Yes this album lacks your bubble gum rap, and club
hits, but "Slaughterhouse" is not about that. These are
four dope MC's just spittin'! This is a very good Hip Hop
album but the audience that will listen to it, is not numerous.

Who/Why should I buy this album?
"Slaughterhouse" is for the true Hip Hop fans, most
notably the bloggers and fans that appreciate
lyricism over almost anything else. If you are
into dance music, or just commercial, bubble gum,
pop rap do not pick this up. You probably won't like
it. If you want to start getting into Hip Hop, this
album would be a good start. I actually influence fans
to buy this if they are willing to accept Hip Hop in its
rawest form. True Hip Hop fans should want to buy
this album because it's the relief of what's being made
now. "Slaughterhouse" will be loved on the blogs, but
hated on the charts sadly.

Dorrough Music

"Dorrough Music" is an album that follows most of the
trends of the Texas swagger and plays it safe by making
a record that honestly, we have heard before. Yielding
possibly one of the biggest rap songs this summer in
"Ice Cream Paint Job", and "Walk That Walk" earlier
this year Dorrough has made quite a buzz about himself.
The album just doesn't have the depth or concept to be
anything but average. With lyrics like
"When do I sleep,
Ain't no tellin',
I'm the 4-1-1,
Like April 11"
on "Boy I Grind". As an intro this doesn't exactly set the
album up for success but Dorrough really shines on simple
hooks, such as "Piece and Chain Swanggin' " ,
"Ice game right
and all my gold,
Got the whole club bright
and all I know,
Is I got my piece and chain swangin' "
Dorrough has a knack for good club hooks, and a good
balance for his flow and the interpretation of "macho"
singing, kind of like Nelly, in his music, and he does it
without auto tune for the most part. The album features
a Texas legend, such as Lil' Flip and other Texas peers,
Tum Tum and Slim Thug. Dorrough music might be a four
star album in Texas, but I say Yeah Buddy, he may be
rollin' like a big shot, but he needs to stop for a tune up.

Why/Who should buy this album?
If you are from the Dallas/Fort Worth area or near there
I would definitely recommend this album. It has a swagger
on it that seems to be hot there, but only there. Hip Hop
fans from The East,and West definitely do not need
to take a glance at this album. It's not lyrically enough for
the East, and not gangster enough for the West. It has some
club tracks for the South but it is a different feel, Hip Hop
fans that do not listen to the Trap Star Click's, B-Hemp's,
the Superstar's, and the rest of those rappers should not start
trying to with "Dorrough Music" even though the two singles
"Ice Cream Paint Job", and "Walk that Walk" are hot.
Dorrough does bring a lot more though and overall better
lyricism, but he is still classified with these artist.

Loso's Way

Fabolous has returned DJ Clue-less, for his second Def Jam
album. "Loso's Way" is similar to Jay-Z's "American
Gangster", it is the soundtrack to the film Carlito's Way.
"Loso's Way" is no where near as good as "American
Gangster", but it's no disappointment. Even though the
album gets off topic at times. It contains a long list of guest
appearances such as Jay-Z, Lil' Wayne, The Dream, Keri
Hilson, and Ne-Yo to name a few. He probably has more
Guest appearances than DJ Khaled. Fab continues to use
clever wordplay on every track, and even gets personal on
"Stay". But what would a Fabolous album be without love
songs? Not much, that's why he hooks up with Ne-Yo for
the second coming of "Make Me Better". The song is called
"Makin' Love", the song is destined to have the most
success on the album. Fab should also give the Keri Hilson
track, "Everything, Everyday,Everywhere" a try as well
for commercial success. "Loso's Way" doesn't have a
clear single, unlike Fab's past single driven albums,
but it gets the job done. Fabolous needs to be more
emotional, everyone knows he has the chill laid back
Ma$e flow, but it comes up short on tracks like
"Salute" featuring Lil' Wayne. Wayne's energy is
incredible, and the beat calls for it. Fab holds his own
lyrically against Wayne with rhymes like these,
"Your highest title numero uno
I'm not that little pregnant white girl but juno
You no anything within a nigga reach
My dogs will bite you and guess who the nigga leash"
, but with more emotion from Fab "Salute" could have
been a way better song. At the end of the day
"Loso's Way" is a solid album, but not the album it was
hyped up to be.

Why/Who should buy this album?
Any Hip Hop fan, this is a solid record. It has a really
good commercial sound, and a few serious tracks. I'm going to
recommend this album to all age groups from teenager
to old school, because this album covers all grounds. Its
similar, not as good, to Rick Ross "Deeper Than Rap",
the album is full of guest appearances so even if you don't
like Fabolous, the cd wont be that bad. There is not
anything better out right now, so go pick it up!