© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-bdog08 Recent reviews written by member bdog08 en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_408328900228?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - Some people find inspiration in folk heroes. Others find it in their favourite Athlete. Some find it in relatives or friends. Jay Z finds it in Frank Lucas, the American Gangster. After releasing the stellar, if somewhat inconsistent Kingdom Come,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~408328900228 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 23:06:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_408328900228?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_192686165636?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - Mobb Deep: The Infamous There are few albums around that have a lasting impact on rap, and fewer that actually change your life. Mobb Deep’s The Infamous is as much of a industry milestone for making a necessary innovation to a superficial rap... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~192686165636 Wed, 10 Aug 2005 13:21:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_192686165636?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_177727704708?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - The Sleeper Big Pooh Little Brother proved that not only one of NCAA&#146s most successful College teams come out of North Carolina. Debuting with The Listening, Phonte and Pooh's light yet tight lyricism backed by 9th wonders Fruit Loops made this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~177727704708 Fri, 25 Mar 2005 16:27:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_177727704708?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_176888909444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - God Son Nas Stillmatic was the return. Backed by underground producers, Nas regained his Nastiness leaving everyone in awe. New York truly loved him again, and everyone was proud of the king of New York. The lost tape was a pleasant surprise,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~176888909444 Sat, 19 Mar 2005 13:38:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_176888909444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_176830254724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - Stillmatic Nas Young Nasir Jones had a difficult decision to make. His career had hit a roadblock and retirement was on his mind. Nas had made a huge impact from being a young street poet, to a bling bling rapper in a short 5 years. His fan base... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~176830254724 Thu, 17 Mar 2005 12:40:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_176830254724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_176774680196?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - I Am... Nas Nasir Jones was the victim of bootlegging. Or, more accurately we true Nasty Nas fans were plagued the day the potential double album I Am.... Nastradamus was pirated letting cuts like Fetus, Sometimes I wonder, Drunk by myself lost for... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~176774680196 Wed, 16 Mar 2005 11:53:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_176774680196?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_176724479620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - It Was Written Nas After 2 years of waiting, die-hard Nas fans were treated to the sequel of the critically acclaimed, Illmatic. Nas was a self-born legend with just 40 minutes of raps. It Was written hit, leaving fans confused. Some welcomed the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~176724479620 Tue, 15 Mar 2005 13:17:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_176724479620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_168854195844?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - Mirror Music Wordsworth Brooklyn born Wordsworth has been in the underground scene for a long time appearing on tracks with A Tribe Called quest, Black Star, being Co Host on the Lyricist lounge show and releasing a relatively unknown EP with partner... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~168854195844 Sat, 8 Jan 2005 16:07:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_168854195844?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_168129433220?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - Snoop Dogg Doggstyle 1993 This review is dedicated to West Coast&#146s finest Ras Kass who was just released out of jail recently. Continue to make thought provoking music from the heart. Today snoop dogg is just another old rapper trying to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~168129433220 Mon, 3 Jan 2005 21:12:16 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_168129433220?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_161873563268?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - Nas Street Disciple "2 Disks Huh? Ummm, well that&#146s good." Admit It, no one likes to hear that their favorite rapper is making a disk album. Usually they give you a bunch of nice tracks mixed with tons of filler making you wonder why create two... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~161873563268 Tue, 16 Nov 2004 13:56:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_161873563268?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_158552133252?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - The Tipping point The Roots "This Review is dedicated to Malik B, may you find the correct path in life to overcome your addiction" The Roots have always been the most underrated group in hip-hop. With a biography with more winners then the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~158552133252 Sat, 23 Oct 2004 18:29:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_158552133252?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_149977534084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - 1996 Jay Z Reasonable doubt Dead Presidents Part 2 Jay Z broke into the rap scene in 1996, held it by the throat his whole career. Showing he was a business man first and rapper second he created the Roc A Fella empire and began making millions... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~149977534084 Sun, 1 Aug 2004 17:05:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_149977534084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_149602143876?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - 1995 2pac Me against the world Dear Mama 2pac dedicates this song to "Ocita Teal and all the mothers who have lost children to the violence of our streets, my genuine heartfelt condolences go out to you" This song is one of 2pac's largest... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~149602143876 Sat, 31 Jul 2004 15:20:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_149602143876?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_149477166724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - 1994 Nas Illmatic The World is yours I wouldn't give a big introduction to Illmatic because we have heard this story hundred&#146s of times. This CD was both a gift and a curse to the young Nasir Jones because having to follow up to an album this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~149477166724 Wed, 28 Jul 2004 18:27:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_149477166724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_149321191044?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - Ten Years Of Singles 1993 Wu Tang Clan 36 chambers I am going to write reviews of the best singles for the last ten years beginning with 1993 and ending with 2003. Expect to see 1994 soon and then 1995, all the way up to 2003. The Wu Tang Clan... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~149321191044 Tue, 27 Jul 2004 12:33:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_149321191044?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_147699240580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - Heavy Mental Killah Priest The Year was 1994: Michael Jordan shocked the world with his retirement while Huston Rocket and the Rangers took the championships. New styles have been created and the 80's styles were obsolete. This was a time before... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~147699240580 Fri, 16 Jul 2004 11:27:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_147699240580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_145513877124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - Me against the world 2pac What Can I say about this artist that hasn't been said already? 2pac was the most controversial and popular rap artist during his short career. His frequent problems with the law and his big mouth made him constantly watched... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~145513877124 Tue, 29 Jun 2004 17:49:04 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_145513877124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_144776334980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - Reflection Eternal Talib Kweli and Hi Tek Talib Kweli broke on the rap scene with the amazing The Manifesto, which showed the world all the skill around this amazing lyricist. Even though his flow wasn't that great with lines like "If you&#146re... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~144776334980 Wed, 23 Jun 2004 11:03:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_144776334980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_139443605124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - Legal Hustle Volume One Cormega Cormega career began with a debut in Nas' Affirmative Action. His verse was quite weak as he was just a novice rapper. He then joined the group the firm, but was later dropped before the release of their album. His... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~139443605124 Sun, 9 May 2004 00:38:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_139443605124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_137824603780?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - Back in 1996 Jay Z was a nobody. Before the MTV video's, Before the ROC A Fella wear, before the platinum records he was just Sean Carter the hustler. Jay Z arrived in the game with very little money to spend; he created this small company called ROC A... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~137824603780 Sat, 24 Apr 2004 17:26:20 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_137824603780?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_133774413444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - The 7-day theory 2pac/Makaveli 1996 2pac is a legendary Icon in the music industry. He is the number one Rap seller (With Jay Z and Eminem behind him). Many people see him as different things whether it's the Thug, Troubled soul or Leader. 2pac... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~133774413444 Sat, 20 Mar 2004 12:28:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_133774413444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_133246193284?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - Cormega The Realness 2001 Many people may recognize Cormega from tracks such as Nas' One love and the attacks on him from The Bridge is over. But Cormega is not just another weak rapper who is jealous of Nas. Cormega is an excellent lyricist and... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~133246193284 Wed, 17 Mar 2004 18:42:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_133246193284?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_132923166340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - Nas Nastradamus You know the story, the legend behind the classic illmatic falling from his throne. It is one of Hip Hop's dark moments. He began with illmatic, then it was written he began to take a different escobar character. It still worked but... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~132923166340 Thu, 11 Mar 2004 21:47:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_132923166340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_128172265092?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - AZ will always be known as one of the greatest upsets in Hip hop after delivering so much potential and falling into Commercialism in his sophomore album. Will he ever we ever see a full return to this street smart AZ, we can only hope. But everything... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~128172265092 Thu, 12 Feb 2004 19:59:29 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_128172265092?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_125776858756?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bdog08 - Welcome To the album that needs no introduction, the single word that defines Hip Hop, a legendary album never to be touched. This and a whole lot of greatness is how you would define Illmatic. Nasty Nas came straight from QB to show the world his skill... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~125776858756 Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:48:32 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_125776858756?linkin_id=8003929