Many contemporary R&B artists tend to shift towards a more soulful sound as they age, and Tyrese has followed a similar path here. While it's all decent, nothing about it really stands out to me. It might not be fair to call it boring, but it comes close at times and there's nothing I will be going back to. Best Tracks: Wildflower, Rescue, Unbelievable

This was a tape to promote LL's 'Exit 13' album in '08. It's a mixture of some new tracks, some songs where other artists are going solo, (for whatever reason), and L rapping over some well known songs from the era like Maino's 'Hi Hater' and Ross' 'The Boss'. Wayne's 'A Milli' is also featured where L uses autotune that just doesn't work for him and there are other times throughout this where he sounds like he's trying too hard. All in all the mixtape is okay. There are moments on 'New York Gangstaz,' and 'The Truth' that see L spitting about subjects that he hasn't touched on much before but there's nothing memorable. As ended up being the case with 'Exit 13' the production leaves room for improvement here as well when we aren't hearing reused instrumentals. Best Tracks: 5 Boroughs, Laptop Gangstaz, You Live and You Learn (Papoose), New York Gangstaz, Freestyle II (Grafh), The Truth

Many albums would be lucky to have one of the songs of the hit potential of 'Trick Me', 'Milkshake' and 'Millionaire' but this can obviously boast all three, with the latter being the best song. Andre 3000 should've and should produce more. Elsewhere it's mostly decent-good.There are some moments I don't love like the rock 'Keep It Down', 'Rolling Through the Hood' and 'Stick Up'. 'In Public', one of a handful of Kelis/Nas songs prior to their divorce, is maybe their weakest collaboration. The final 'Marathon' features some of Kelis' best vocal work from the album and is the best behind the top three. Best Tracks: Trick Me, Milkshake, Millionaire, Glow, Marathon

The Marvin Gaye cover, 'I Want You', stands out as a fantastic track, but unfortunately, the rest of the album fails to reach that level. Much of the remaining songs lack originality and feel like a blend of typical early '90s R&B with some new jack swing influences, none of which make a lasting impression. It's an easy listen at under 40 minutes, but there aren't enough high moments. Best Tracks: I Want You, Holiday

This album features those deep, dark bass beats that everyone loves, mixed with some G-funk and '80s dark synth elements. It’s a combination that listeners won’t be complaining about. Away from the strength that is the instrumentation, the consistently good, but 'Murderer' is the only song that I think I would be saving for later. While the rapping is decent, it's not elevating this, nor are some of the hooks. Beats: ★★★★ Rapping/Bars: ★★★ Hooks: ★★★ Best Tracks: Come Into My World, Murderer, Fuck You, Suckers Can't Fade