I have to say that I like a lot of hip hop. I do have some problems with some of the stuff out there, though. For one thing, I don’t like the music that features little more than a rhythmic track as backing for the raps. I also don’t enjoy lyrics that use profanity seemingly without provocation or throw around the “n” word or glorify numerous negative aspects of society. Other than one guest rapper, this one avoids that second one quite well. It does a good, but not quite as effective job, on the first one, too. The result is a rap set that’s pretty entertaining, but has some weak moments.

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The music on this has some modern elements, but in many ways feels like an old symphonic styled arrangement of pop music in the early part of the twentieth century. It’s mellow and pretty and the rap works well over the top of it.

I love this song. It’s arguably the strongest thing here. The rap is powerful and evocative. The music backing it up is pure modern hip hop sound. It’s also dramatic and helps to convey the emotional message of the piece.

The rap on this is good, and there are moments where the music works, bringing some magic. Overall, though, it’s another that’s too stripped down.

Musically this is just a little better than the previous tune. The rap, though, is much stronger. It’s an awesome song, made so by the rap.

The lyrics on the first rap here turn me off. I think it’s unnecessary and trite. It seems to include “n word” drops and foul language just for the sake of the shock value. That’s a shame because the music and the rest of the raps on the tune deserve better. Without that opening part this would be the best cut of the disc.

This one is sort of middle of the road. The rap is quite good, but the music is kind of average.

More interesting musically, this one is another that’s not one of the best here, but far from worst, either.