Why do these labels/artists only upload the clean version of albums on streaming services!?. Rampage was an artist in Busta Rhymes' Flipmode Squad, and given that, the sound here isn't surprising with DJ Scratch and Rashad Smith producing the whole project, but it perhaps lacks the variety of Busta albums, having more of a straight-up boom bap sound throughout the album. A decent, consistent listen, but there is nothing amazing for a higher rating. Beats: ★★★ Rapping/Bars: ★★★ Hooks: ★★★ Best Tracks: Wild for the Night, Conquer da World, We Getz Down (Remix)

I feel like there aren't many well known hip hop groups that I haven't given a try, so with Arrested Development recently dropping 'On the Cutting Room Floor', I realised that I had never listened to one of their albums. The rapper, Speech, is definitely original, as are the sounds present. I can't say I've heard anyone who raps like him, but it ain't really my thing, just like the album. There are highly acclaimed projects I listen to that I wonder how anyone on Earth could like them, and this isn't that. I get liking this sound, but it isn't my cup of tea. Best Tracks: Mr. Wendal, Natural

This is the second David Banner album I've checked out and I continue to be unimpressed. The production, mostly by Banner himself, never elevates itself to the next level. The man produced songs like T.I.'s 'Rubber Band Man', but nothing comes close to that level of catchiness. Lil Jon even provides 2 beats but neither are up to his usual high standard either. There are some decent moments but after 3-4 spins I'm not enthused about anything from this album and don't have much to say about it. Beats: ★★☆ Rapping/Bars: ★★ Hooks: ★★☆ Best Tracks: Like a Pimp, Choose Me, So Trill, Bring It On, Still Pimpin'

After hating 'Boomiverse' (unbelievably to me it has a better overall rating than this album), I didn't go in expecting too much, but it's much better in my opinion and an enjoyable listen. There is nothing I adore, but it's a consistent album with a number of different sounds. Killer Mike on four songs is always a welcome addition when he is talking sense. Some songs like 'Intentions' are a touch too poppy, but no song is lacking anything to take from it. Beats: ★★★☆ Rapping/Bars: ★★★★ Hooks: ★★★★ Best Tracks: The Big Sleepover, Lower Case (no cap), Recreation, We the Ones, Return of the Dope Boi

Firstly, it's pleasing to see Daz heavily back amongst the producer credits, after he has seemingly taken a back step to that on many of his recent albums. Here he produces nine songs and the production is an improvement when compared to many of his albums from the last number of years. A high 3/5. It's easy to listen to from front to back, the rapping and beats are all enjoyable, that make for some bangin' songs like 'Ball Sipp'n', and there are some catchy, likeable hooks. On the flip side, there are no amazing moments and the content is nothing we haven't heard before. The worst moment is the annoying Kevin Slow Jammin James on the end of 'What's the Bizznizz'. Who TF talks like that? Beats: ★★★☆ Rapping/Bars: ★★★☆ Hooks: ★★★☆ Best Tracks: Compton & Long Beach, 8 Ball Sipp'n, Just Like Gz, Eazy, U R Not Who U R, Rest N Peace