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

An entertaining reality fitness program where there is no nastiness or backstabbing or anything ill-feeling at all between the competitors. The challenges are unique and enjoyable to watch. The only issues with this is how it's edited. The first few episodes are very slow going. Most of the first episode is introducing the 100 competitors, many of which are eliminated in the first challenge. Then the second challenge is 1on1 with the 50 remaining competitors, so that is 25 bouts of similar challenges shown in full. I skimmed many of them, as I did some of the next challenges as well. It's a show you can watch on double speed. The other problem is the annoying way things are repeated. "Whow!!!"

According to my rating history, I'd listened to this, but I had no memory of it whatsoever, so with 'Liberation 2' dropping, I thought I'd give it a play. Talib comes with his usual enjoyable flow, but the production at times leaves something to be desired and there are some hooks that I can't deal with. 'Happy Home' is one example which is a shame as the verses are likeable. I don't like 'Engine Running' either. 'The Function' is just okay. 'Soul Music' is boring. It does nothing. The finale track, 'What Can I Do' is the only one I do remember hearing before. It has the best production on the album as it never sits still. The souly 'Funny Money' is another highlight. For only 30 minutes and 9 tracks, I don't think the quality is consistently high enough to be deserving of hovering near 4/5. Around a 3 out of 5 effort. Beats: ★★★☆ Rapping/Bars: ★★★★ Hooks: ★★ Best Tracks: Funny Money, Over the Counter, What Can I Do