The Black Rob Report 2005 Album

Black Rob

This is a slight downgrade from Black Rob's overlooked debut, but still well worth checking out. The quality is dope from the jump and it takes a while to drop off. Akon does what he did on everything around the time of this release and kills the hook of 'Watch Your Movements' and the nice balance of street and pop are well maintained over the next number of tracks as well before 'Ready' brings the listener back to the street. 'When You Come Home' feels a little like what we've heard before with a poppy hook and is the first average moment. I've always loved 'Y'all Know Who Killed Him'. It's dark, menacing instrumentation hook works so well with Biggie's borrowed vocals. 'Fire in da Hole' is another fun, high-energy song. 'Warrior' is the worst moment. Next 'Team' is a good posse track with five rappers just spitting over a likeable beat by Tony Dofat. From there, things wind down with a few solid cuts, rounding out an album that, while uneven in spots, still delivers more hits than misses. It might not reach the heights of 'Life Story', but 'The Black Rob Report' proves Rob still had plenty to offer. Beats: ★★★☆ Rapping/Bars: ★★★★ Hooks: ★★★☆ Best Tracks: They Heard I Got Life, Watch Your Movements, Star in da Hood, Y'all Know Who Killed Him, Help Me Out