The Game is back and in comparing it to his last album, the consistency is pretty similar, but there aren't as many very good songs on this album as there is on 'The Documentary'. His flow is better on this though and when he starts a verse from the hook on occasions it sounds great. He still name-drops a lot but it doesn't bother me a huge amount. It's like in some TV shows where you get pop culture references all the time, The Game is the hip hop version of that. It does mean though that lyrically he will never get thrown up with the greats because it's an easy way out when writing lyrics. The production overall sounds more 'west coast' than his debut and overall it's great, particularly the bangin' beats to begin the album and the almost g-funk tunes like 'Let's Ride'. In comparing it to his debut I would say it is slightly worse due to it lacking the killer songs The Documentary has, but overall it's still a great good hip hop album again led by some amazing production. Beats: ★★★★☆ Rapping/Bars: ★★★★ Hooks: ★★★★ Best Tracks: It's Ok (One Blood), Lookin At You, Let's Ride, California Vacation, One Night, Bang, Too Much, Compton

R&B over neo-soul for me. A generalisation maybe, but R&B generally goes places. The man can croon, but how many of these songs begin basically how they end? I need a bit more differentiation. 'The Line' is a good example as is the following 'Send It On'. They both go absolutely nowhere, musically or almost vocally, for the whole duration of the song. A pleasant listen I guess but not something I'd rush to listen to again. Best Tracks: Devil's Pie, Feel Like Makin' Love, Untitled (How Does It Feel)

Well, at the very early stages of 2012 this is the thing I have enjoyed the most from the year thus far. I've always thought Buck did hardcore hip hop well, with his deep dirty voice providing the mood, and he proves it further on this tape. There may be too many similar-sounding tunes, but songs like 'Car Clowdy', Death of Me and 'No Place for Me' provide softer melodies to change it up often enough. Some other reviews have criticised the beats, and they may not be to the level of the tracks like what he got at G-Unit, but they more than do the job. In saying this, 'Dusted' at track 19 is quite reminiscent of 'Get Buck'. For twenty tracks the consistency is good, and Buck fans should enjoy.

A pretty hard tape from Young Buck & Tha City Paper that has quite a similar feel to Buck's recent mixtape, 'Live Loyal, Die Rich', although this isn't as good from start to finish. It's worth a listen if you like what Young Buck creates. He is one of the better rappers doing this kind of harder hip hop in my opinion. I can't stop playing 'Shoot Em Up' and 'Yo Turn'. They are fire! Best Tracks: Oh Lord, Turn Myself In, Your Not Here, Droppin It Off, Shoot Em Up, Yo Turn

I've appreciated Young Buck more since he's been off a major label and this continues his run of good hardcore/trap tapes. All in all, he makes pretty simple music, but there are always some memorable hooks and enjoyable beats. Goes hard. Best Tracks: Throwed Off, Plastic Bag, Rubberband Banks