While many people "praise" The-Dream for his clever songs and catchy hits he's written for himself and most the biggest names in the game, I've been on the fence with him and this record pushes me further on the side I think he doesn't want me to be on. The album showcases a more hood theme going on here based off the titles alone but when I play them I get where Dream is going within the first 3 bars of the songs but then I lose him the bulk of the album (I'm listening to the deluxe version btw) drags and seem like cut and paste version of his older songs from his previous albums. The major highlight of the album is "F.I.L.A" which I can find about 5 songs from Atlanta with the same title and little difference between the songs. On top of that there seems to be an overdone additions of T.I. he's on quite a few records and thi very well could've been their take on "Best of Both Worlds".
2/5
Visual Artist M.I.A has always been one of my favorites, eclectic style of music fashion and videos. So hearing of this album coming soon I was highly excited to hear it and quite frankly it's still warming up to me. In January she leaked a song called "Space" and I was hooked, then she went on a few tirades dissing everyone from Ke$ha to some news reporter, I was even more excited to hear it building up to the release of the album she caused quite the stir but when I got my hands on the album I had the blankest expression on my face. The album far from terrible and a lot better than most records out now still seemed to miss something "XXO" and "Born Free" are the current singles and have a lot of momentum behind them as well as album cuts "Tell Me Why"and "Lovalot" but the rest of the album seems like it's missing something that M.I.A usually brings to her music, however the album is pretty good and worth the listen.
3.5/5
He's back, he's back GOT DAMNIT EMINEM IS BACK! I haven't gotten into any of his records since "The Marshall Mathers LP" and frankly I never saw a need to. This record is probably the best work he's done in years and he finally heard my advice that he and P!NK should duet, which is by far my favorite then theres the the opening track
"Cold Wind Blows" glossed by Just Blaze "Going Through Changes" that keeps my head nodding and "Seduction" thats just hot beyond all means. This album it self solidifies what was voted by VIBE magazines readers as the best rapper alive. He embodies everything these other rappers claim to be he takes a superb flow, well thought lyrics, great music and wraps it up and gives you the greatness known as "RECOVERY". I was definitely not expecting to like this album and shit I love it. worth ever penny.
5/5
