R. Kelly was the King of Remixes. He remixed his classics and improved on them as well as remixing other artists' songs. There are better examples but the first that comes to mind is B2K's 'Girlfriend (Pied Piper Remix)' that blows the original out of the water. A lot of his genius has been overlooked due to his controversies, and his remixing ability is a major part of that. Here, 'Slow Dance', 'Bump 'N' Grind' and 'Down Low' offer a slightly different take and rival the original legendary tracks. Others like the 'Step in the Name of Love' remix, along with 'I Mean (I Don't Mean It)' are far superior to the original counterparts. The only songs that aren't fire here are 'Slow Wind (Remix)' and to a lesser extent both of the 'Feelin on Yo Booty' remixes. If you don't already know, technically, 'Ignition (Remix)' isn't a remix as he thought of that before the original. If you're a fan, this is a must listen. Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ) (After The Party's Over/Singin' Mix) ★★★★★ Sex Me (Part II) (Extended Street Version) ★★★★☆ Bump N' Grind (Old School Mix) ★★★★★ Your Body's Callin' (His & Hers Extended Mix) ★★★★☆ I Can't Sleep Baby (If I) (Remix) (Radio Version) ★★★★★ Down Low (Nobody Has To Know) (Live To Regret It Mix) (Blame It On The Mo') ★★★★★ I Wish (Remix) (To The Homies That We Lost) ★★★★☆ Feelin' on Yo Booty (Hypnosis Mix) ★★★★ I Mean (I Don't Mean It) ★★★★★ Ignition (Remix) ★★★★★ Step in the Name of Love (Remix) ★★★★★ Slow Wind (Remix) ★★☆ Burn It Up (Remix) ★★★★ Feelin' on Yo Booty (Dirty South Mix) ★★★☆ Best Tracks: Slow Dance (Hey Mr. DJ) (After the Party's Over/Singin' Mix), Bump N' Grind (Old School Mix), I Can't Sleep Baby (If I) (Remix) (Radio Version), Down Low (Nobody Has to Know) (Live to Regret It Mix) (Blame It on the Mo'), I Wish (Remix) (To The Homies That We Lost), I Mean (I Don't Mean It), Step in the Name of Love (Remix)

Daz is surprisingly already back with a solo album after only dropping his collab with Lil Eazy-E, 'The Legacy', two months ago. The aforementioned album is one of my favourite '23 releases that I've checked out so far but this isn't to the same standard. There are too many sex/chick songs with some very clichéd lyrics and you used to rely on Daz for a true banger but there is nothing here in that category. He also surprisingly seems to shout out Kanye after dissing him in 'True to the Game' years back. It's great to have Daz being prolific again though. He has such a good back catalogue that I'll always keep checking for him. It's consistently good music, easy to play from front to back, and has some catchy hooks, but there is nothing to love here. Beats: ★★★ Rapping/Bars: ★★★ Hooks: ★★★☆ Best Tracks: I Did It Right, Smart Dummie, Million Miles an Hour, I Was a Fool, Enjoy the Ride, Enjoy the Ride

I'd looked up more Hush music after quite enjoying his album, 'Bulletproof', but this had slipped by or it had only been recently added to streaming platforms. It begins with a skit of Hush frustrated at his lack of success that is a theme on some songs. It's all passable music but hits its stride towards the end. 'Roses & Razorblades' is a rap-rock song of sorts and has build up that other songs don't. Hush has a connection to Eminem, giving him a feature before he was huge, and the storytelling 'Barricaded Gunman' gives off a 'Stan' feel. 'Poetic Justice' features a 'God Moving over the Face of the Waters' by Moby that would make any album song standout. After a few spins, the last few songs are ones I replayed, but nothing else grabs me. It comes and goes. Best Tracks: Roses & Razorblades, Barricaded Gunman, Poetic Justice

This features some decent, dark, boom bap production, and the rapping from Detroiters, Hush, probably best known for his song on 'NFS: Most Wanted', 'Fired Up', and Uncle ILL, is all enjoyable. It's that kind of boom bap album that you've heard before, but is impossible not to enjoy if you're into the genre. Beats: ★★★☆ Rapping/Bars: ★★★☆ Hooks: ★★★ Best Tracks: Leukotomy, Dave's Theme, Rhyme Foo

Man, pressing play on this album was a surprise. The group originally consisted of Bushwick Bill, DJ Ready Red, Sire Jukebox and Prince Johnny C under the name 'Ghetto Boys' before Scarface and Willie D were brought in and the 'h' was dropped. This just sounds like an attempt to make a Run-D.M.C. album with slightly more gangsta themes. There are some really poor moments with nothing to go back to. Best Tracks: Making Trouble, Why Do We Live This Way