Articles Posted by Aaron
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Back To The Classics: Boogie Down Productions – Criminal Minded
One of the most glaring omissions of Classics Revisited was Criminal Minded, or any Boogie Down Productions or KRS-One albums, for that matter. Criminal Minded was one of the first albums I listed for Back to the Classics. Now that we’re in ’87, I gave it a few spins. Peep game.
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Back To The Classics: RUN DMC- Raising Hell
Last week Aaron referred to early LL Cool J as a “poor man’s Run-D.M.C.” It’s only fitting that he follows up with Raising Hell as the second installment of Back to the Classics. Dig in.
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Listen: Wu Tang Clan – “Family Reunion”
Here’s a goodie for all you Killa Bees out there. “Family Reunion” is produced by RZA and samples the O’Jay’s song of the same name. Masta Killa, Method Man and Ghostface Killah are on the…
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Album Preview: Dre Murray- Gold Rush: Maybe One Day
Rapper Dre Murray is set to release his first album in five years on 7/9/13. Wait, who? Dre Murray is one of the top artists in today’s Christian hip hop landscape. Since releasing Manumit in 2008, Dre…
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Open Letter To Joey Bada$$
Greetings Joey, First of all, congrats. You are a rising talent. I was fortunate enough to board the L early when a buddy of mine tipped me to some joints from your acclaimed mixtape, 1999.…
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Snap Judgment: J Cole featuring TLC – “Crooked Smile”
One listen to “Crooked Smile” and it’s clear that Cole will likely trump the sophomore slump.
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Back To The Classics: LL Cool J – Radio
Welcome to the first installment of Back to the Classics. Last time around, I began in 1987. This time, Aaron went back a few years earlier to review LL Cool J’s debut. Radio was released in 1985. How does it sound to a young buck nearly 30 years later? Read on to find out.
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Review: Talib Kweli – Prisoner of Conscious
Talib Kweli has always been known as a “conscious rapper.” It’s a label that has been both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, Kweli has long been recognized for his lyrical prowess…
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Review: Big K.R.I.T. – King Remembered In Time
King Remembered In Time is Big K.R.I.T.’s first full-length serving since his debut album, Live From the Underground. How has K.R.I.T. been doing since his debut? Read on as TRU breaks down his self-reflective mixtape.…
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Album Review: Papoose – The Nacirema Dream
After several years of label entanglements, delays, and false starts, most hip hop fans either gave up on the album or forgot about it entirely. Now that it’s here, the question is, was ‘The Nacirema Dream’ worth the wait?
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Album Review: Lil Wayne – I Am Not a Human Being II
Wayne’s 10th studio album I Am Not a Human Being II, is his first since he released Tha Carter IV in August 2011. Did Wayne’s time off allow for a rejuvenated effort? Read on for TRU’s verdict.
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The 13 Most Anticipated Hip Hop Albums of 2013
Hip hop releases slated for 2013 include albums from mainstream superstars, underground darlings and pretty much everyone in between…
