Music Guide for Hip-Hop|Club Bangers

Hip-Hop|Club Banger Reviews (28) [February 2012 Edition]

2012-01-31T20:06:00.000-08:00

Off to a better start here in 2012. I wasn't able to do a February edition in 2011. So far I'm keeping my word with a fresh new February edition 2012. This is a smaller update than usual since there hasn't been that many club bangers just yet. So I'll probably recommend some blast from the past hits from the yester years.

Just wanted to do a quick shout out to everyone. I want to thank everyone for your continued support. Whether it's subscribing to my blog, listening/downloading the music, and/or donating funds to keep these blogs alive. My blogs wouldn't have made it this far without you guys/gals.

Well let's keep on dancin'.

(Click on the pics for the tracks on iTunes)

Anjulie - Brand New B*tch ~ 125 bpm*
Release Date: May 2011

Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 3/5
Lastability - 3/5

If you like Ke$ha style songs, then this is for you. This song has the same kind of style. Somewhat poppy, but pretty catchy. I would recommend mashing this up with other songs. This is perfect for it.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Crooked I - Game Time ~ 146 bpm*
Release Date: Jan. 2012

Club/Party - 2.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

Not a true club banger, but a great pre-funk track. This will get you ready and amped up for the night. Crooked I has great flows and a good message. Great audio production as well. Recommended download.

Recommended for pre-funk playlists.

DJ Felli Fel feat. Lil Jon & Jessie Malakouti - It's Your Birthday ~ 128 bpm*
Release Date: Jan. 2012

Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

It's a club banger. Not very original and kind of repetitive. But... Great for birthdays. And it will get people dancin'. And that's what matters. You can hear Lil Jon screamin' throughout this track. But that's not new. So your probably use to it by now. Download for birthdays.

Recommended for most playlists.

Drumma Boy feat. Rocko & 2chainz - Levi Jeans ~ 140 bpm*
Release Date: Jan. 2012

Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

This track goes hard. And for what? Levi jeans. Yeah you heard that right. Levi jeans. Not Seven jeans or some other overly priced jeans. But hard working Levi jeans. Now if you can handle that in your speaker box, then it's a definite download. Otherwise wait for another track from someone who raps about your favorite piece of clothing. I'll be rockin' my Levi jeans.

Recommended for some playlists.

French Montana feat. Charlie Rock - Shot Caller ~ 88 bpm*
Release Date: Jan. 2012

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

Play this in the lounge area. Very laid back feel. It could be a slow banger as well. It has a good vibe to it and French Montana has some good flows in this one. Put it in your playlist and mix a way.

Recommended for lounge playlists.

Jennifer Hudson & Ne-Yo feat. Rick Ross - Think Like a Man ~ 155 bpm*
Release Date: Jan. 2012

Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 4/5
Lastability - 4/5

This one is highly recommended. Even though this is more R&B than club banger. Still it can be played in a lounge setting. This is a great collaboration from Jennifer Hudson and Ne-Yo. This is what kind of songs Ne-Yo should be involved with. And Jennifer just sings her heart out on this one. Rick Ross doesn't really add anything, but he doesn't detract from the beauty of this song either.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Bueller da Don feat. Billy Marrero - One Shot ~ 82 bpm*
Release Date: Dec. 2011

Club/Party - 2/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

Not a club banger. This track is more of a motivational track. And it's a pretty decent one too. Bueller da Don does his thing and it's a good track to hype you up. Download if your a fan of Bueller da Don.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Radio Traffic feat. Snoop Dogg - Cali Livin' ~ 115 bpm
Release Date: Dec. 2011

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

Pretty catchy hook. Reminds me of the Cali beaches and sunny weather in February. And here's a little secret. Sometimes it's rainy there during this time too. Of course Snoop Dogg would be in this track. Almost anything involving Cali he's in it. Download for some casual listening.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Travis Porter feat. Tyga - Ayy Ladies ~ 96 bpm*
Release Date: Jan. 2012

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

What makes this track worth listening to is Tyga. Other than that it's kind of what you expect from Travis. A beat that sounds like his other one's. Nothing too original here. Tyga though. Tears this track a new one. That's all I got to say about that.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Blast from the Past

Akon feat. Colby O'Donis & Kardinal Offishal - Beautiful ~ 130 bpm
Release Date: Dec. 2008

I was looking through all the songs that I've reviewed or talked about and I only have one song from Akon. Such a shame. So I decided to add this one on your playlist if you already don't have it. Great song from 2008 and Akon continues to be one of my favorites.

Recommended for most playlists.

Federation - I Wear My Stunna Glasses At Night ~ 115 bpm*
Release Date: Aug. 2006

Oh this track use to be one of my favorites "back" then. Especially when stunna shades were the "in" thing. Great club banger. Gets you hyped up. Need this one in your playlist.

Recommended for most playlists.

Timbaland feat. Keri Hilson & D.O.E. - The Way I Are ~ 114 bpm
Release Date: Apr. 2007

The first link is to the original. But I bet that some of you haven't heard the remix. Which I like a lot better. The remix isn't on iTunes, but it is on YouTube. So you can just listen to it here. Francisco really makes this song shine. Check it out and let me know what you think.

Recommended for most playlists.

Bueller da Don - Cruise 2 Fame (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 29, 2011

Album Review

4/5

This is a pretty good album. Bueller da Don's previous album was so-so. But he really improved in this album. There are some hit and misses, but overall I recommend it. Cruise 2 Fame and Gps is two of my favorite tracks. And for the full album it is relatively cheap. Check it out.

Some recommended tracks:

Cruise 2 Fame

Deep Love

Gps

How 2 Do It

G.D.M.L.

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

Schoolboy Q - Habits & Contradictions (Album)*
Release Date: Jan. 14, 2012

Album Review

3.5/5

This album is very laid back. You gotta be in a lazy mood to listen to this. Not to say that this isn't a good album. Schoolboy Q talks a lot about gettin' high and gettin' some. It's very chill and you just don't want to do anything when this album is playing. Check it out if that's your style of music.

Some recommended tracks:

There He Go

Hands On the Wheel

Grooveline, Pt. 1

Blessed

2 Raw

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

The Jacka - The Verdict (Album)*
Release Date: Jan. 17, 2012

Album Review

4/5

Here is another laid back album. I actually enjoyed The Jacka's album more than Schoolboy Q's. I think The Jacka has better production on his tracks. And he has a bit more variety then what Schoolboy has to offer. But if your looking for back to back album's to chill to. Get both of them.

Some recommended tracks:

Everyday

OMG

The Rain

Let It Go

Imma King

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

Yo Gotti - Live from the Kitchen (Album)*
Release Date: Jan. 6, 2012

Album Review

3/5

"Go Girl" is my favorite track on this album. Especially with all the guest appearances from Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, Big K.R.I.T., and Wale. All the other tracks are kind of average. Nothing too special about any of the other tracks. Download the album if you like Yo Gotti.

Some recommended tracks:

Harder

Red, White & Blue

Single

Cases

Go Girl

Recommended for Yo Gotti fans.

K'naan - More Beautiful Than Silence (Album)*
Release Date: Jan. 24, 2012

Album Review

4.5/5

Mini review. There are only 5 songs on here. I'm a big fan of K'naan. Almost every song he puts out is golden. He puts out great messages through his flows. This mini album does not disappoint. I like almost every song on here. Only "Coming to America" could have been better produced. Highly recommended.

Recommended for most fans.

J. Dash - Tabloid Truth (Album)
Release Date: Jan. 31, 2012

Album Review

4.5/5

Have you gotten into the dance craze too? Or is this the first time you ever heard of it? "WOP" came into the scene a couple of years ago. And it's still going strong with people doing the "WOP". Now that his album has just dropped, does it hold its own? It's a resounding, yes. "WOP" isn't even his best track on this album. I actually like "Tabloid Truth" or "Life" even more. He has a some really good messages in this album. Highly Recommended.

Some recommended tracks:

Life

Tabloid Truth

WOP

Transformer

Dance All Night

Recommended for casual fans.

Bonus

Dae Pham feat. Sao Unique - My Story by icyslick

I really want to get feedback on this track. *Constructive Feedback* Did you enjoy it? What don't you like about it? Stuff like that. So if you can leave comments on the bottom of the page or in SoundCloud itself that would be great. This is my brother's track. Keep in mind a couple of things while your listening to it. This track is almost 10 years old. He made this when he was around 14 or 15. This was made by a computer and a mic. Just think about the technology back then for recording stuff. The reason I'm putting this up is, because I think he has the talent to go further with this. He hasn't done a recording in a while, but maybe he can do it as a side project. Just let me know if you agree or disagree or want to support in anyway. Thanks a lot.

* = Explicit

Hip-Hop|Club Banger Reviews (27) [January 2012 Edition]

2012-01-03T18:37:00.000-08:00

Welcome to a brand new year. 2012. I hope everyone had a great and memorable 2011 and I hope it continues on to this new year. There were many great club bangers last year and I'm anticipating for even more goodness this year. I apologize for not updating for December. There was so many things going on last month that I just didn't have time to be on the computer often. One of my new year's resolution is to update this blog more often. So hopefully you all keep me honest and leave a message if I haven't updated for a long while. There are no new releases yet so this update will be the rest of 2011 stuff. So lets start off the new year with some bangers and get this started.

(Click on the pics for the tracks on iTunes)

Ashanti feat. Busta Rhymes - The Woman You Love ~ 135 bpm*
Release Date: Dec. 2011

Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 4.5/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

It's been awhile hasn't it. She's been under the radar for awhile now and I'm glad she's finally coming back on to the scene. This song with Busta Rhymes is a good come back and I hope to hear more from her in 2012. Although this isn't a club banger in it's original form it will be great as a remix or mash up. Great lounge type of song though.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Berner feat. Big K.R.I.T. & Wiz Khalifa - Yoko ~ 151 bpm*
Release Date: April 2011

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

I can't believe I missed this track all the way from April. Oh well. Better late than never. It has a pretty catchy hook and it's well produced. I don't know much about Berner, but Big K.R.I.T. and Wiz Khalifa definitely make this track worth listening to. It has a walk into the club feelin' fly type of feel. Definite download.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Kreayshawn - Bumpin' Bumpin' ~ 99 bpm*
Release Date: 2010

Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 1.5/5

I'm not sure what the hype is about her. But if I just want to have fun and not thinking about what I'm listening to. I guess I could play this song. I wouldn't mind a remix of this or dubstep mix. But I couldn't play this song all the way through in a club. Just bits and pieces would be sufficient. She is definitely interesting though.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Kreayshawn - Gucci Gucci ~ 155 bpm*
Release Date: June 2011

Club/Party - 2.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 1.5/5

Here is her second major released track. And it's... about the same. Maybe worse. Not sure. Haven't made up my mind yet. Instead of Bumpin' Bumpin' she says Gucci Gucci. Again if there was a club mix of this it would be okay. Just do a mash up and you'll be fine.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Charli Baltimore feat. Sally Anthony - Machine Gun ~ 130 bpm*
Release Date: Dec. 2011

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 2.5/5
Lastability - 3/5

I am really surprised with this song. This is the first time I've heard of Charli Baltimore. And I can't wait to hear more from her. This song is pretty good. Her flows are good and Sally Anthony really delivers the hook. Hard hitting bass. Great combination. Not a particular strong club banger, but it would be a great as a mash up. Download for sure.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Colette Carr feat. New Boyz - Sex ~ 120 bpm*
Release Date: Dec. 2011

Club/Party - 4.5/5
The Ladies - 2.5/5
Lastability - 3/5

This song will definitely get people up and dancin'. Hard hitting bass and a good hook is a winning formula. New Boyz doesn't even have to be in this song, because they are used so little in it. But whatever helps Colette get even more noticed. But definite club banger. Have this on your list to get the party started.

Recommended for most playlists.

Don Trip - The Life ~ 160 bpm*
Release Date: Dec. 2011

Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 2.5/5

This track is for people who just want to bump and bump hard. I liked his previous tracks and this one is enjoyable too. If you need something to pump you up for the night and re-energize your swag. This would be it.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Flo Rida feat. Sia - Wild Ones ~ 127 bpm
Release Date: Dec. 2011

Club/Party - 4.5/5
The Ladies - 4/5
Lastability - 3/5

Flo Rida = Club bangers. That's all you need to know. Basically you could just go to the club and play all of Flo Rida's tracks if you wanted to. This latest one is more of the same, but I really like Sia. And she shines in whatever she does. Definite download.

Recommended for all playlists.

Ja Rule feat. Anita Louise - Real Life Fantasy ~ 87 bpm*
Release Date: Dec. 2011

Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

Am I hearing this correctly? Are my ears betraying me? Ja Rule? I have not heard from him in ages. So I'm quite surprised that he's come back. And with a really good track too. Poppy sounding, but it fits really well. I enjoyed it quite a bit and I recommend this one. I guess I'll wait for his next track to see if he really is back.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Juvenile feat. Rick Ross - Power ~ 96 bpm*
Release Date: Dec. 2011

Club/Party - 2.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 2.5/5

Juvenile hasn't really made a hit since "Back That Azz Up". I don't think he ever will again. With that said this track isn't half bad. Well produced track and Rick Ross fits perfectly in this one. It's easily forgettable, but still pretty good.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Ke$ha feat. Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, T.I. & Andre 3000 - Sleazy Remix 2.0 - Get Sleazier ~ 85 bpm*
Release Date: Dec. 2011

Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

Goodness gracious. How many more people need to be on this track? This track is extra sleazy. Is it good? It's alright. Will this keep the club bumpin'? Yup yup. Ke$ha continues to make interesting collabos. Some of the hottest artists are on this track and definitely has some good bass hits. Definite download for the clubs/parties.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Lil' Kim - I Am Not the One ~ 98 bpm*
Release Date: Nov. 2011

Club/Party - 2/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

Yikes. The Queen is back. Lil' Kim just spits raw fire. She's been gone for so long. And she is back and ready to take what belongs to her. Although this isn't a club banger it needs to be heard. This has more of a lounge type feel to it. I can't wait to hear more and the battle begins. Watch out Nicki.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Lil Twist feat. Busta Rhymes - Turn't Up ~ 135 bpm*
Release Date: Nov. 2011

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

Not bad. Not bad. Busta Rhymes. Amazing like usual. Lil Twist. He's interesting for sure. I'm gonna have to hear more from him to form my opinion. Other than that it's a pretty decent club banger. Recommend the download.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Mike Posner - Looks Like Sex ~ 105 bpm
Release Date: Dec. 2011

Club/Party - 4.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

This track oozes with sexiness. No pun intended. It's a great track to kind of slow down the club for some bump n grind action. Mike Posner has the voice to seduce the ladies and they will definitely dance to this. Must have on your playlist.

Recommended for all playlists.

Nelly - The Champ ~ 84 bpm
Release Date: Dec. 2011

Club/Party - 2/5
The Ladies - 5/5
Lastability - 3/5

As much I enjoy this song. As much as I like Nelly. I feel kind of disappointed. I do like some of his latest songs, but what made him famous was his earlier hits. What happened to Country Grammar or E.I.? This song is one of those feel good songs. Not a club banger, but more like easy listening inspirational song. It's pretty good and recommended. Although it's overplayed on ESPN.

Recommended for easy listening playlists.

Nicki Minaj - Roman in Moscow ~ 90 bpm*
Release Date: Dec. 2011

Club/Party - 2.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 2.5/5

This isn't really a club banger. It's not even actually a song. It's more of a rambling with beats. But if you can listen to it. It's funny. It's more of an intro to her new album later this year. I'm pretty sure you can use parts of it as a mash up though. So download if you want to laugh. Nicki Minaj just doin' her thing.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Royce da 5'9" feat. Joe Budden & Mr. Porter - My Own Planet ~ 103 bpm*
Release Date: Dec. 2011

Club/Party - 2.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

I really really enjoy this track. Everything from Royce so far is golden. His flows are smooth and exudes old school. Which I really like. I can see why Eminem affiliates with him. This sounds more like an old school joint with a new school sound. Not a club banger, but doesn't need to be. Lounge type of track.

Recommended for easy listening playlists.

Trae tha Truth feat. Wiz Khalifa, Lupe Fiasco, Big Boi, & MDMA - I'm On ~ 104 bpm*
Release Date: Dec. 2011

Club/Party - 2.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

Another amazing easy listening track. Love the collaboration with all the different artists. This one is a must download. You can just sit back and listen to this track for days. Smooth beats and smooth flows from all of the artists.

Recommended for easy listening playlists.

Tyga - Rack City ~ 99 bpm*
Release Date: Dec. 2011

Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

This is the ultimate stripper track. And if you watch the music video. You understand I what I mean. This track is for some hard bump n grind. Tyga delivers some nice flows and beat is simple yet effective. Definite recommend if your crowd is in a diiiirty mood.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Vato Gonzalez feat. Foreign Beggars - Badman Riddim ~ 129 bpm*
Release Date: Sept. 2011

Club/Party - 4.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

I seriously have been listening to this track non-stop. It's crazy and the music video is even crazier. But that's why I can't stop listening. It is definitely a club banger and it will get the club going. A mix of fast techno/hip hop infused with Godzilla. Bass thumpin' and super smooth flows by Vato and Foreign Beggars. This is a must download for you crazy people out there.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Chris Webby - There Goes the Neighborhood (Album)*
Release Date: Dec. 1, 2011

Album Review

4/5

Chris Webby's album is a mix between Childish Gambino's Camp and Mac Miller's Blue Side Park. If you like either of them, then you will enjoy this one. Not as strong as those two, but it definitely holds its own. Chris Webby has some really good flows and he pours his heart out on each track. A lot of the tracks on his album talks about how he's finally made it. And this is his break out album just like Mac Miller. I have to say some of his tracks aren't as well produced. But it doesn't hurt the album too much. Still a recommended download.

Some recommended tracks:

What I Do

Skyline

There Goes the Neighborhood

I'm Gone

Until I Die

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

Common - The Dreamer, The Believer (Album)*
Release Date: Dec. 16, 2011

Album Review

4.5/5

Common has been around for a long time. He's been around for a long time, because of his music. If you want to listen to inspirational, uplifting, and real talk music, then this is it. Common has always stayed true to himself no matter how big he got. And I give him mad props for that. Not many hip hop artists can do that these days. This is his latest album and it doesn't disappoint. I think my favorite track on here is "The Believer". The track features John Legend and it's just a treat to listen to. Highly recommended.

Some recommended tracks:

Ghetto Dreams

Blue Sky

Sweet

Raw (How You Like It)

The Believer

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

Dorrough Music - Gangsta Grillz: Silent Assassin (Album)*
Release Date: Dec. 13, 2011

Album Review

2.5/5

The first thing I heard when playing this album was screaming. Screaming for the first 15 seconds of the first song. I was thinking to myself what a great way to start off an album (*sarcasm*). And from beginning to end that might have been the best part of the album. Jokes aside. This is a really mediocre album. Even to Dorrough standards. There are only a few songs which are decent and the rest is easily forgettable. Even though he has a good amount of tracks on here, only a few are worth downloading. Eh. On to the next one.

Some recommended tracks:

That Lowend

Blake Griffin

Headrocked

Good Day

Pluto

Recommended for Dorrough fans.

Dumbfoundead - DFD (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 1, 2011

Album Review

4/5

Dumfoundead. Have you heard his battles on Grind Time? You should check him out. He's definitely an inspiration and hope to hear more from him soon. This album is pretty good and you won't be disappointed in it at all. His flows are pretty sick and he's just getting started. I think my favorite track on this albums is "Cell Phone". Smooth beats and smooth lyrics. Winning formula.

Some recommended tracks:

Town

Green

Cell Phone

BRB

Are We There Yet

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

French Montana, Juicy J & Project Pat - Cocaine Mafia (Album)*
Release Date: Dec. 20, 2011

Album Review

3/5

Even though this isn't a great album by any means. It's still better than what I expected. A step up from Dorrough's album. There are actually some good tracks on here. If you like heavy bass, then this album speaks to you. "Self Made" is my favorite track on here. Akon is featured on this track and it's pretty catchy. So if your just lookin' for some bass bumpin' tracks. Download this album.

Some recommended tracks:

Catch Ya Later

You Need Haters

Self Made

Choppa Choppa Down

Straight Cash

Recommended for Speaker Bumpin' fans.

Gucci Mane & V-Nasty - Baytl (Album)*
Release Date: Dec. 9, 2011

Album Review

1.5/5

Yikes. I'm not even sure what to say right now. I'm not sure who's worse. V-Nasty or Kreayshawn? They are both pretty bad, but I think V-Nasty might take this battle. Even though Gucci Mane isn't that good either. To team up and endorse V-Nasty. New low. But hey he's gone through some troubles and I can see how his career is going to end. And for V-Nasty you are just going to have to listen to her to form your own opinion. Bleeeh. If your looking for some tracks to get super wasted to. I guess this is it. 'Nuff said.

Some recommended tracks:

Loaded

Let's Get Faded

White Girl

Millions Every Month

Sick Swag

Recommended for Gucci Mane fans.

Kidz In the Hall - Occasion (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 22, 2011

Album Review

4/5

A really enjoyable album. I really like the style of this album. Different styles of tracks and it all fits together really well. There are quite a bit of tracks I really enjoy. I think Kidz In the Hall hit a home run with this album. "Occasion" is a fun laid back party song. "That Good" is probably my favorite on this album. This is a recommended download.

Some recommended tracks:

Real Life

Occasion

That Good

Crash Dummy

Pour It Up

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

Krayzie Bone - Under the Influence (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 22, 2011

Album Review

4/5

Even though this is a "Fixtape". It is quite enjoyable. I've enjoyed Krayzie Bone throughout the years and this album doesn't disappoint. For all the fixtapes, Krayzie Bone raps off of other well known tracks. His style works well on most of them and I hope to hear a new album from him soon. Recommended download.

Some recommended tracks:

Guess They Don't Know

Explosive

Still Ain't Gone Save 'Em

Nobody Knows (Grandad Remix)

Smile (Grandad Remix)

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

Mistah F.A.B. - I Found My Backpack 2 (Album)*
Release Date: Dec. 6, 2011

Album Review

4/5

Mistah F.A.B. underrated and unappreciated. If you like some real, old school, westcoast hip hop, then this is the album to get. He puts together a really good album and gets some great hip hop artists on this album. This is an album that reminisces from the past and gives good flows and good messages. Definite download.

Some recommended tracks:

Bring the Classics Back

In My City

I'm A Legend

Probably B the Greatest

Where I'm From

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

N.O.R.E. - Scared Money - EP (Album)*
Release Date: Dec. 13, 2011

Album Review

4/5

This is actually a mini review, because there are only a total of five tracks on this album. It is a really good EP though. I really like it and it got some good artists in this album. Meek Mill, Pusha T, Pharrell and uhh Lil Wayne (if you like him). Great produced tracks and N.O.R.E. does his thing like he usually does. Recommended.

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

Naughty by Nature - Anthem, Inc. (Album)*
Release Date: Dec. 13, 2011

Album Review

4/5

So hip hop isn't dead? There are some really good albums that aren't always about women and cash. But just good hip hop music. So I'm glad this part of the scene hasn't gone away. I think it needs to co-exist with the other forms of hip hop for this industry to survive. Naughty by Nature was always playing when I grew up. And they are still around to this day. Which makes me a happy camper. This album is great and is a throwback to the old days. Definite download.

Some recommended tracks:

Naughty Nation

Throw It Up

Perfect Party

Name Game (Remember)

Hip Hop Hooray (20th Anniversary Recording)

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

Roscoe Dash - J.U.I.C.E. - EP (Album)*
Release Date: Dec. 20, 2011

Album Review

3.5/5

This is another mini review since the album only has seven tracks. Roscoe Dash has a lot in common with Big Sean. Although I think Big Sean will go further in his career. There are some really nice tracks in this album. "Good Good Night" is the ultimate club banger. "Sidity" reminds me of a track that Big Sean would do. Actually he's featured in it so go figure. "Into the Morning" and "I Do" are his other tracks I really like. Other than that the rest of the tracks are just mediocre. Decent album, but nothing to spectacular. Download if you like Roscoe Dash.

Recommended for casual fans.

Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa - Mac and Devin Go to High School (Album)*
Release Date: Dec. 12, 2011

Album Review

2.5/5

Not impressed whatsoever. Actually very disappointed. Besides "Young, Wild & Free" which is outplayed on the radio, all the other tracks are mediocre. It gets pretty old, pretty fast when your whole album is about gettin' high and that's it. I expect more from Snoop Dogg, but from his latest features and tracks he is just going downhill. I guess I could see this from Wiz, because that's what he talks about a lot from his tracks. But the one problem is the beats are uninspiring too. Easily forgettable album. Eh.

Some recommended tracks:

Smokin' On

Talent Show

Young, Wild & Free

OG

World Class

Recommended for casual fans.

T. Mills - Leaving Home - EP (Album)*
Release Date: Dec. 12, 2011

Album Review

4/5

T. Mills is a very interesting person. Started making his own music at home using software like Pro Tools and Logic. So for that I give him mad props. There are only six songs so this is a mini review. Well produced tracks. Some of the tracks are very catchy. A couple of club bangers thrown in there. I really enjoyed it. Don't miss out on this. Check it out. Definite download.

Recommended for casual fans.

The Roots - Undun (Album)*
Release Date: Dec. 6, 2011

Album Review

4.5/5

The Roots. What more can you say about them? They've won quite a bit of music awards and for good reasons. The tracks are inspiring and they are great storytellers. It is a very laid back album and is great to just lay down and listen to the whole album in one sitting. I hope they will be here for a long time, because we need this side of hip hop to balance the other side of hip hop we hear from the radio. Must download.

Some recommended tracks:

Make My

One Time

The OtherSide

Stomp

I Remember

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

T-Pain - rEVOLVEr (Album)*
Release Date: Dec. 2, 2011

Album Review

3.5/5

T-Pain. Synonymous with auto-tune. All of T-Pain's upbeat tracks are great. Great club bangers and will get people dancing. Where this album fails is all of the slow tracks. And there are too many slow tracks that outweigh the upbeat ones. If he made more upbeat tracks this would have been a better album. Overall this is an above average album from him. Download the recommended tracks and you'll be good.

Some recommended tracks:

Bang Bang Pow Pow

Bottlez

It's Not You (It's Me)

Look At Her Go

Turn All The Lights On

Recommended for Clubber fans.

Trey Songz - Inevitable (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 25, 2011

Album Review

4/5

You know the drill. Mini review. There are only five tracks in this album. I'm a big fan of Trey Songz. And in this EP he has a little something for everyone. "Top of the World" is my favorite track on this album. "Outside, Pt. 1" is a sexy track and it's great makin' love to. He even makes a club banger "What I Be On" with Fabolous. Great little EP. Definite download.

Recommended for R&B fans.

Ruff Ryders - Past, Present, Future (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 21, 2011

Album Review

3.5/5

Grrrrrrr. Ruff Ryders is back. Or is it? The crew is back: DMX, The L.O.X., Eve, Drag on, Swizz Beatz, Jadakiss, and the rest of them. There are some newbies on this this album as well. So how is it you ask? Not bad. For there first time back in a long time. Although I think it could be better. I still enjoyed it. It's great to hear some of them. One of my favorites on this crew was Drag On. I hope to hear more from them. Download for your pleasure.

Some recommended tracks:

World's Greatest

Hot Steppa

Hip Hop

Watcha You Gonna Do

Love Potion

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

Young Jeezy - TM:103 Hustlerz Ambition (Album)*
Release Date: Dec. 20, 2011

Album Review

3.5/5

Young Jeezy is back. To his standards its a pretty good album. To my standards its an above average album. There are some pretty good tracks on here like "F.A.M.E." and "Way Too Gone". But there are other tracks on here that is just mediocre. I'm glad he's back though and I hope to hear better music from him.

Some recommended tracks:

What I Do

Way Too Gone

F.A.M.E.

I Do

Ballin'

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

* = Explicit

Hip-Hop|Club Banger Reviews (26) [November 2011 Edition]

2011-11-22T23:22:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. It's been a crazy month for November. As you can see I have revamped the blog a bit. I've updated the blog with a list of every song I've reviewed so far by artist. So it's much easier to find out new songs from your favorite artists. I am also working on two brand new review blogs. You can see these two blogs on my blog lists in the right hand section. Music Guide for R&B|Soul Jams and Music Guide for Trance|Techno|Dubstep| + More. Now since it's only me and it takes a lot of work to update all of these blogs it will take some time. So for now it's really just a preview of what's to come.

I want to thank everyone who has read my blog and have subscribed to it. It's been over two years and it's still going. I would also like to ask if you do enjoy any of my blogs and you have some spare change. Please don't hesitate to donate. Anything will help. Again I just want to say thanks to everyone.

This is a huge update for the music scene as well. There were so many releases this month and my ears are still ringing from listening to all this music. So after your done getting your faced stuffed with all the great food this week. Pop in some new tunes and dance all that fat away. Enjoy!

(Click on the pics for the tracks on iTunes)

Busta Rhymes feat. Chris Brown - Why Stop Now ~ 150bpm*
Release Date: Nov. 2011

Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

This track is actually offered for free in the brand new Google Music. Which is basically like an iTunes from Apple. The link takes you to the website. They are trying to compete with all the other music powerhouses. And for being free it is pretty good. If you like Look At Me Now, then your gonna like this one. It's more of the same. Chris Brown with the hook and Busta Rhymes spittin' crazy fast. So you'll hear this at the clubs for sure. I would love to hear a mash up for both those songs.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Chiddy Bang - Ray Charles ~ 95 bpm*
Release Date: Nov. 2011

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 2/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

I always appreciate what Chiddy Bang has to offer. Most of their songs have great production and they do things a bit differently than others. This one is no different. I really like this one. Has an old school feel, but yet feels brand new. This track is more for a laid back lounge feel. Recommended download.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Chris Brown feat. Kevin K-MAC McCall - Strip ~ 95 bpm*
Release Date: Nov. 2011

Club/Party - 4.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 4/5

Chris Brown has come out with hit after hit. This is a great slow banger. Kevin McCall adds a good balance to this track as well. You definitely need this on your playlist to have people cool off or even warm up to.

Recommended for casual playlists.

FreeSol feat. Justin Timberlake & Timbaland - Fascinated ~ 120 bpm*
Release Date: Nov. 2011

Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

One of my favorite duos. JT & Timbaland. Actually anyone with Timbaland is my favorite duo. Love the beat and FreeSol is pretty good in this one. But JT & Timbaland does steal the limelight from him which I don't think he minds. Recommended download.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Hot Rod feat. 50 Cent - Hot Girl (Remix) ~ 126 bpm*
Release Date: Nov. 2011

Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

This is a laid back slow banger. The beat is good and 50 Cent matches perfectly with this type of track. Hot Rod also has smooth vocals to go with this track. Recommended download.

Recommended for casual playlists.

J. Pinder - Go Far (Jupiter Mix) ~ 90 bpm*
Release Date: Nov. 2011

Club/Party - 2.5/5
The Ladies - 3/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

This isn't a club banger. It's a really great track though. It's more of a motivational track and J. Pinder has really good lyrics in this one. So if you need more of a pick me up type of track. This is the one.

Recommended for specific playlists.

LL Cool J feat. Ne-Yo - No More ~ 90 bpm*
Release Date: Nov. 2011

Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 2/5
Lastability - 4/5

LL Cool J is back? Oh yeah. And he's great as ever. This track with Ne-Yo is a perfect balance. This isn't really a club banger per say. But I'm pretty sure someone can mix this one in. It's just that good. Recommended for sure.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Lloyd Banks - Make It Stack ~ 156 bpm*
Release Date: Nov. 2011

Club/Party - 2/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

I really like this track. This is one of the few tracks I really like from Lloyd Banks. It has a laid back beat and it is more of a lounge type of track. Lloyd Banks is really just spittin' what he's feeling and about the lifestyle of what most mainstream rappers have.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Ne-Yo feat. Trey Songz & T-Pain - The Way You Move ~ 134 bpm*
Release Date: Nov. 2011

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

The slow bangers just keep on comin'. And here's another one from Ne-Yo. The trio including Trey Songz and T-Pain makes this track extra sexy. Have this track in your playlist for sure.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Jackie Chain feat. Bun B & Big K.R.I.T. - Parked Outside ~ 152 bpm*
Release Date: Nov. 2011

Club/Party - 2.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

This track is more like a cruiser or just kickin' back at the house. This is the first time I've heard of Jackie Chain, but I am pretty familiar with Bun B and Big K.R.I.T. So to have a track with both of them is in the right step to get noticed. It's a pretty good track. Recommended.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Plies feat. Jeremih & Ludacris - Just (The Tip) ~ 88 bpm*
Release Date: Oct. 2011

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

Sloooow Banger. Yeah they keep on comin'. Sometimes his (Plies) voice can get real annoying. But thankfully Jeremih and Ludacris both balance this track out. Jeremih has the smooth vocals and Ludacris does what he does. It would be great as a mix or mash up. Oh and this song is real dirty.

Recommended for some playlists.

Robin Thicke feat. Lil Wayne - Pretty Lil' Heart ~ 140 bpm
Release Date: Nov. 2011

Club/Party - 2.5/5
The Ladies - 2.5/5
Lastability - 3/5

Yes, another slow banger. Robin Thicke has really smooth vocals which is a shame to have Lil Wayne on this track. I would recommend it more if he wasn't. Other than that I really like it and it is very laid back.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Sean Paul - She Doesn't Mind ~ 120 bpm
Release Date: Oct. 2011

Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

I really don't like Sean Paul that much. But this track I actually can stand. It's actually really good and pretty catchy. It's really nice and I definitely recommend it.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Shanell feat. Lil Wayne & Drake - So Good ~ 158 bpm*
Release Date: Nov. 2011

Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 2.5/5
Lastability - 3/5

I don't understand what's the fascination to include Lil Wayne in your song. Drake I might understand, because he's done R&B type songs before. But Lil Wayne really ruins some of these good songs. Especially this one. I like Shanell's song. She has a pleasing voice and production of the song is good. If you can stand Lil Wayne, then download this track.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Trey Songz - Top of the World ~ 129 bpm*
Release Date: Nov. 2011

Club/Party - 2.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 4/5

Trey Songz is one of my favorites. And this song is really really good. It's very slow laid back song. But I think you will enjoy this one. He pours his heart out on this one. Highly Recommended.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Trey Songz feat. Fabolous - What I Be On ~ 147 bpm
Release Date: Nov. 2011

Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

This one isn't as good as his Top of the World song. But this is more of a club banger. Him and Fabolous have featured in different songs already so this one is more of the same. Still pretty good and will get the club bumpin'. Recommended.

Recommended for casual playlists.

will.i.am feat. Mick Jagger & Jennifer Lopez - T.H.E (The Hardest Ever) ~ 106 bpm*
Release Date: Nov. 2011

Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

You can always expect crazy beats from The Black Eyed Peas group. So featuring a solo with just will.i.am with artists like Mick Jagger & Jennifer Lopez is great. This track does have a crazy beat and if you enjoyed his previous songs, then download this. I enjoyed it and hopefully there is more.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Childish Gambino - Camp (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 15, 2011

Album Review

4.5/5

Amazing. If I had to sum this album up in word one that's what I would use. Each song sounds distinctly different which I really like. Childish Gambino really pours his heart out in this tracks and it shows. He tells a story in each track and it's a treat to listen to every one of them. My two favorite tracks are Bonfire and Hold You Down. Both of them have great production and great flows. Definite download. You will not be disappointed.

Some recommended tracks:

Outside

Fire Fly

Bonfire

Heartbeat

Hold You Down

Recommended for Everyone.

Drake - Take Care (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 15, 2011

Album Review

4/5

I enjoyed this album. But not as much as I thought I would. This is more like his R&B album and to all you haters album. He has plenty of tracks, but only a couple of them stood out to me. The other tracks are still really well produced, but just doesn't give it enough oomph. If your just hanging out or need some lounge type of music or background noise. This album is great for that. He's really only getting started and I still recommend this to everyone.

Some recommended tracks:

Over My Dead Body

Shot for Me

Take Care

Make Me Proud

HYFR (Hell Ya F*****g Right)

Recommended for Everyone.

Erk tha Jerk - Nerd's Eye 2 (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 8, 2011

Album Review

4/5

I really like Erk tha Jerk's style. I think I like his previous album Nerd's Eye View a teeny bit better though. But not by much. This albums is still pretty solid. There are some pretty good tracks here. This is a very laid back album and I would recommend playing this when you just wanna chill.

Some recommended tracks:

Fall

Hen & Kush

Touch the Sky

Luv Song

I'm Gone

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

Gym Class Heroes - The Papercut Chronicles II (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 11, 2011

Album Review

4/5

I've always enjoyed Gym Class Heroes and what they put out. And this album is quite enjoyable. They have always been more as a poppy rock hip-hop group. But I enjoy the 'fusion' a lot. I've always liked the blending of different genres together. If you have heard from them in the past, then your going to enjoy what they are offering here. And if your a newcomer your in for a real treat. Recommended.

Some recommended tracks:

Life Goes On

Stereo Hearts

Ass Back Home

The Fighter

Kid Nothing And The Never-Ending Naked Nightmare

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Pop fans.

Mac Miller - Blue Slide Park (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 8, 2011

Album Review

4.5/5

Mac Miller. Welcome to the big stage. You have finally come into the limelight. This is a highly recommended album. Great beats, great flows. Mac Miller has really grown as an artist from the underground mixtapes. Lots of his tracks speak to how he's grown and what he has experienced. There are only a couple of hit and miss tracks. But overall you will not regret getting this album.

Some recommended tracks:

Blue Slide Park

Party On Fifth Ave.

PA Nights

Smile Back

Under the Weather

Recommended for Everyone.

Mary J. Blige - My Life II... The Journey Continues (Act 1) (Album)
Release Date: Nov. 21, 2011

Album Review

5/5

I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed this album. Every song she pours her heart out. Even all of the artists featured on this strike a perfect balance with each song. Yes, even the song with Lil Wayne in it is really good. I'm glad that she's back and I'm going to be listening to this album for awhile. My favorite track is Feel Inside. I really hope Nas can come out with a new album. There is something here for everyone.

Some recommended tracks:

Feel Inside

Next Level

Mr. Wrong

Love a Woman

Someone to Love Me (Naked)

Recommended for Everyone.

Mobb Deep - Black Cocaine (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 21, 2011

Album Review

2.5/5

This is actually a mini album. There are only five tracks on this. So every song is a recommended track by default. I've been following Mobb Deep for a long time. So this album is a little disappointing. The only tracks that I kind of like are Dead Man Shoes and Get It Forever (and that's because of Nas). Check it out for yourself and see what you think.

Some recommended tracks:

Dead Man Shoes

Black Cocaine

Conquer

Get It Forever

Last Days

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

Plies - Aristotle Mixtape (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 18, 2011

Album Review

2/5

Wow. If you thought Mobb Deep's album was short... There is only two songs here. To Plies credit it's a mixtape. But where are all the other tracks? Both of these tracks aren't that great. Lowa is a club banger, but annoying. And Blow My High is alright. Check it out I guess. Download at your discretion.

Some recommended tracks:

Lowa

Blow My High

Recommended for Plies fans.

Pusha T - Fear of God II - Let Us Pray (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 8, 2011

Album Review

4/5

I admit I'm actually surprised on how much I like this album. I wasn't expecting too much, but its really good. The first three tracks alone make this album good. I like most of the featured artists on here and Pusha T keeps himself honest in his flows. Check out Alone in Vegas and you know what I mean. Recommended.

Some recommended tracks:

Changing of the Guards

Amen

Trouble On My Mind

I Still Wanna

Alone in Vegas

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

Rihanna - Talk That Talk (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 21, 2011

Album Review

3.5/5

I'm really torn on this. The first half of her album is good. But the second half of her album is not so great. It's repetitive and uninspiring. I really like Rihanna too and I think she can do so much better. I think she should take a break for a little bit and come up with better songs. So yes, I recommend half of her album. Check it out and see what you think.

Some recommended tracks:

You Da One

Where Have You Been

We Found Love

Talk That Talk

Birthday Cake

Recommended for R&B/Pop fans.

Short Dawg - The Adventures of DRANKenstein (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 15, 2011

Album Review

4/5

I'm also surprised at how good this album is as well. It's a very laid back and chillin' album. I imagine someone just crusin' with this album on. Short Dawg has some nice flows and the production value of this album is very good. Recommended.

Some recommended tracks:

Rollin Wit a G

Bone

Kush & Codeine

H-Town

All Ya'll

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

Tech N9ne Collabos - Welcome to Strangeland (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 8, 2011

Album Review

4.5/5

This album is very strange. Pun intended. But in a oh so good way. Most of the tracks has this Halloween creepy type of feel. But who does not like Tech N9ne. He has some crazy flows and can rap over any type of beat. This is not just an album with Tech N9ne though. It's a collabos with a whole bunch of different artists including Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun, Jay Rock and others. If you love crazy beats and crazy flows this ones for you.

Some recommended tracks:

Stars

Unfair

Kocky

Who Do I Catch

Beautiful Music

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

Tyrese - Open Invitation (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 1, 2011

Album Review

4/5

What an enjoyable album. There's a lot of love making music here. Tyrese has been gone for awhile, but now he's back and his album got swag. If you need music to heat up the bedroom. Don't look no further than this. There are a couple of tracks that are just okay. But overall the album is on point. Recommended.

Some recommended tracks:

I'm Home

I Gotta Chick

Stay

One Night

Too Easy

Recommended for R&B fans.

Wale - Ambition (Album)*
Release Date: Oct. 28, 2011

Album Review

4.5/5

Wale's sophomore album. Does he continue to impress? That's a definite yes. Wale has some really good flows and some great lyrics in his tracks. A lot of tracks are diverse and have great productions. I knew he was going to be a great new artist. I can't wait to hear more from him. Highly recommended.

Some recommended tracks:

Don't Hold Your Applause

Legendary

Lotus Flower Bomb

Ambition

That Way

Recommended for Everyone.

Webbie - Savage Life 3 (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 15, 2011

Album Review

3/5

This is what I basically expected from Webbie. Some good tracks, but overall mostly repetitive bland tracks. Some of them sound the same and it can get irritating after awhile. I only recommend this album if you really like Webbie and what he has to offer. Otherwise just download the individual tracks for this.

Some recommended tracks:

What You Want

Right Now

Bounce That

I Been Here

Pops I Luv U

Recommended for Webbie fans.

Yelawolf - Radioactive (Album)*
Release Date: Nov. 21, 2011

Album Review

4.5/5

There are so many good albums this month. And to end the last review with a bang. A highly recommended album. Yelawolf has some crazy flows and he definitely has lyrical talent. The mix of rock and rap is a blessing in disguise. Just what Limp Bizkit did earlier in his career, Yelawolf does it now and better. If you really want to hear what Yelawolf has gone through listen to Growin' Up In the Gutter and The Last Song. Both very touching and heartfelt.

Some recommended tracks:

Let's Roll

Hard White

Growin' Up In the Gutter

Throw It Up

The Last Song

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

* = Explicit

Hip-Hop|Club Banger Reviews (25) [October 2011 Edition]

2011-10-25T16:22:00.000-07:00

Halloween is almost here. I hope you all have picked up some good costumes to show off this weekend. If your going clubbin' or partyin' for this Halloween I got you covered. I have some great club bangers/party/dance songs for you all to groove to. Check 'em out.

(Click on the pics for the tracks on iTunes)

Alexandra Stan feat. Carlprit - 1,000,000 ~ 93 bpm
Release Date: Oct. 2011

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 5/5
Lastability - 3/5

I would describe this song as cute and fun. It really has a happy go lucky feel to it. This is one of Alexandra Stan's songs from her new album. I can't really recommend her full album as their aren't that many new songs on it. And some of the songs are just remixes. This particular song though I really enjoy. Great as a mash-up.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Anthony Hamilton - Woo ~ 97 bpm
Release Date: Oct. 2011

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 3/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

Anthony Hamilton has one of those voices that you can just listen to for hours. This one has a laid back groove feeling to it. This ones for all the bad ladies out there. You know who you are. It's perfect for all the ladies dressing up for Halloween this weekend. Definitely have this in your playlist.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Big K.R.I.T. feat. 8Ball, MJG, & 2 Chainz - Money on the Floor ~ 140 bpm*
Release Date: Oct. 2011

Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

Now here's a slow banger. I haven't heard from 8ball and MJG in awhile. The collaboration with all these hip-hop artists and the smooth beats reminds me of the good old days. If you need good slow bangers on your playlist. This one should be on it. Big ups to Big K.R.I.T. for this one.

Recommended for most playlists.

Big Sean feat. Nicki Minaj - Dance (A*$) [Remix] ~ 160 bpm*
Release Date: Oct. 2011

Club/Party - 4.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 4/5

I already recommended this club banger before. But what do you know? Reeeeemix. And it's with Nicki Minaj. So I have to recommend it yet again. Nicki Minaj is diiiirty in this one. But that's why we like her right? She just made this club banger even more bangin'. Put this on your playlist. Now.

Recommended for most playlists.

Bow Wow feat. Lil Wayne - Sweat ~ 154 bpm*
Release Date: Oct. 2011

Club/Party - 4.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 4/5

Wow. No pun intended. This track is hot. I can't believe I'm saying this about anything Bow Wow puts out. But this track is definitely a club banger. Both him and Lil Wayne really tears this track up. Great production on this one. DJs will have fun with this one.

Recommended for most playlists.

Common - Blue Sky ~ 92 bpm
Release Date: Oct. 2011

Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 2/5
Lastability - 4/5

Now this one isn't a really a club banger. But this can be great as a remix or mash-up. I'm really just giving props to Common for this track. I've always enjoyed his tracks and this one is just beautiful. This is a definite download if you love hip-hop/rap in general.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Drake feat. Nicki Minaj - Make Me Proud ~ 132 bpm*
Release Date: Oct. 2011

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 3.5/5
Lastability - 3/5

Another hit from Drake. He's doing his thing like he usually does. And again another great collaboration with Nicki Minaj. She is everywhere now. Whether you like it or not she's going to be in the game for the long haul. There always needs to be more female hip-hop artists. Have this on your playlist.

Recommended for most playlists.

Kidz in the Hall feat. Bun B. & David Banner - Pour It Up ~ 89 bpm*
Release Date: Oct. 2011

Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

I have to say the beat is pretty sick on this track. This is more of a chillin' at home or bumpin' in your your car track. Both Bun B. and David Banner outshine Kidz in the Hall in this one. It's not saying that's a bad thing. They just make this track that much better. Check it out.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Roscoe Dash - Good Good Night ~ 160 bpm*
Release Date: Oct. 2011

Club/Party - 5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 4/5

If I was to recommend one track that you have to bump for the night. It would be this one. This is a crazy club banger. The bass is craaazy in this one. You better have good speakers for this one. Or it won't do it justice. DJs - this is a must. Much props to Roscoe Dash.

Recommended for most playlists.

T.I. feat. Big K.R.I.T. - I'm Flexin' ~ 149 bpm*
Release Date: Oct. 2011

Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

You can't talk about hip hop without including T.I. in the mix. He's back and he's about to tear the scene up with his southern swagger. This track shows that he has not lost any of his talents since he's been gone. Definite download if you like T.I.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Tank feat. Kris Stephens - Compliments ~ 140 bpm
Release Date: Oct. 2011

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 5/5
Lastability - 4/5

If you wanna really want to get someone in the mood. Play this song. Tank really has the love making music down. Kris Stephens really compliments Tank in this song. No pun intended. This is definitely for the ladies. Everyone should have this song in their playlist.

Recommended for most playlists.

Too Short feat. E-40 - Money on the Floor ~ 96 bpm*
Release Date: Oct. 2011

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

Another Money on the Floor track. Hmm I guess that's the theme for this month. This one by Too Short is a bit disappointing. I thought Blow the Whistle was bangin'. But this one is just kind of mediocre. It will get the people dancin', but other than that average at best. Download if you need something on your playlist.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Trav feat. Lloyd Banks & Juelz Santana - Ride the Wave ~ 96 bpm*
Release Date: Oct. 2011

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

This track is not bad at all. I really like the featured artists in this one. Lloyd Banks and Juelz Santana kind of fell off for awhile. But I'm glad to hear from them again. Trav on the other hand is alright. His voice is kind of annoying. I wouldn't be able to listen to him for long periods of time. A forgettable club banger. But it does its job.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Travis Porter - You Don't Know 'Bout It ~ 132 bpm*
Release Date: Oct. 2011

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

This is another forgettable club banger. But like I said it gets the job done. These tracks I call 'in-betweeners'. There tracks that are mixed in between tracks that are better. They still get the club dancin', but if you need to take a break from dancin' your not missing out on the hotter hits. Download if you need some new tunes.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Tyga feat. Drake - Still Got It ~ 95 bpm*
Release Date: Oct. 2011

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 2/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

Tyga is growing on me. His earlier work I wasn't too impressed, but he is maturing as in artist. And some of his latest music shows that. Including this slow banger featured Drake. Again Drake does what he does as a featuring artist, but Tyga is the star in this one. Good flows and good beats. Definite download.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Verse Simmonds feat. Kelly Rowland - Boo Thang ~ 125 bpm*
Release Date: Sept. 2011

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 4/5
Lastability - 4/5

This song is really good. Slow banger for sure. I have to say right now that I think Kelly Rowland has surpassed Beyonce as in artist. Every song that she's been in is a real treat and I hope to hear more from her. Verse Simmonds has a very well made track in his hands. Definite download.

Recommended for most playlists.

Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa feat. Bruno Mars - Young, Wild & Free ~ 95 bpm*
Release Date: Oct. 2011

Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

Laid back party song. That's what this track exudes. Young, Wild & Free. Just a fun song to party to. Snoop Dogg isn't young, but hey he still parties. Wiz Khalifa does his thing and Bruno Mars again does the hook.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Yelawolf feat. Lil Jon - Hard White (Up in the Club) ~ 151 bpm*
Release Date: Aug. 2011

Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

This track goes hard. I have to give props to Yelawolf for this one. If you wanna go crazy and wild at the club. This one is the one to bump. Lil Jon in the back screamin' like usual. Recommended.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Album Review

There are no hip-hop/dance/pop albums for this month to review. But here are a few albums I still recommend downloading.

If you love R&B at its finest this album won't disappoint. Boys II Men have done it again. Smooth vocals, soft and melo sounds makes this a treat to your ears.

If you need an album to make love to. This is the one. Joe shows what R&B is all about in a very sensual way.

* = Explicit

Hip-Hop|Club Banger Reviews (24) [September 2011 Edition]

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Here we are at the end of September and the beginning of October. Everyone is back in school and fall is upon us. But that's okay in my book. Because music doesn't care what day it is. It will continue on playing no matter what happens. And we have even more music to dance to. Enjoy the last bit of sunny weather.

(Click on the pics for the tracks on iTunes)

B.o.B. feat. Lil Wayne - Strange Clouds ~ 148 bpm*
Release Date: Sept. 2011

Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

B.o.B. continues to impress me. And his new single continues to show his presence in the hip-hop scene. I cannot wait for his next album to drop. The beat is pretty sick and B.o.B. does what he does best. Lil Wayne also does his thing on this track. Great for the clubs and definitely mix/mash with your other tracks.

Recommended for most playlists.

Birdman feat. Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne - Y.U. MAD ~ 153 bpm*
Release Date: Sept. 2011

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

Although this is Birdman's track. Both Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne outshine him in this one. Especially Nicki Minaj. I never get tired of hearing her and her flows are just entertaining. Overall not a bad track and I can hear parts of this track being bumped at the clubs. I would recommend mixing/mashing this track up.

Recommended for most playlists.

Flo Rida - Good Feeling ~ 128 bpm
Release Date: Aug. 2011

Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 3/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

You can always depend on Flo Rida to come up with a new club banger. Although I don't think it will become as popular as his other ones, it's still a very fun song to dance to. You can never go wrong with any of Flo Rida's tracks if you want people on the dance floor. Recommended.

Recommended for most playlists.

Red Cafe feat. Ryan Leslie & Rick Ross - Fly Together ~ 95 bpm*
Release Date: Sept. 2011

Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 4/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

This track is more of a slow banger. I've always liked Ryan Leslie and him being in this track is a definite plus. Red Cafe has always been an entertaining artist as well. He kind of sounds like Birdman, but Red Cafe has way better flows. Rick Ross just adds a bit of flavor to this track. You'll probably hear more mash ups of this track at the clubs.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Kirko Bangz - Drank in my Cup ~ 133 bpm*
Release Date: Sept. 2011

Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

I can definitely can hear this in the clubs. It is a great slow banger. It puts everyone in the bump n' grind mode. Even though this whole track sounds like its auto tuned, Kirko Bangz has the swag to pull it off. His flows are really smooth. Put this on your playlist for sure.

Recommended for most playlists.

Leona Lewis/ Avicii - Collide ~ 125 bpm
Release Date: Sept. 2011

Club/Party - 3/5
The Ladies - 5/5
Lastability - 3/5

This is more of a trance/techno song. Leona Lewis is an incredible singer. She definitely has the vocals to match with this song. Avicii are the ones that created this song. Leona Lewis is just lending her awesome talents to this song. Great song. Recommended for trance/techno lovers.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Mario feat. Fabolous - The Walls ~ 85 bpm
Release Date: Sept. 2011

Club/Party - 2.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 4/5

This is a super slow banger. This song is actually recommended for lovers looking to spice up their playlist. Mario has sure shown he is maturing. Fabolous just adds to this already great track. Check it out.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera - Moves Like Jagger ~ 128 bpm
Release Date: July 2011

Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 4/5

This is a great party song. People really like this song and for a good reason. It's a very fun catchy song. This song will get people on the dance floor for sure. I would recommend this on any playlist. By itself or mix-up/mash-up.

Recommended for most playlists.

MGK feat. Waka Waka Flocka Flame - Wild Boy ~ 140 bpm*
Release Date: Sept. 2011

Club/Party - 2.5/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

This is track for people who love raging or moshing. This is suppose to hype you up and just go crazy. So if you like to get wild and just have fun with it. This is the track to do it. DJ's could also mash-up this track at the clubs too.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Petey Pablo feat. Wizz Dumb - Get Low ~ 105 bpm*
Release Date: Sept. 2011

Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 1/5
Lastability - 3/5

Finally Petey Pablo is back. He really makes some fun club bangers. And this one does not disappoint. This one will get the girls to get low. It's funny he mentions Flo Rida with his get low track. And then he said Flo Rida might be in the remix. Fun stuff. Highly Recommended.

Recommended for most playlists.

Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris - We Found Love ~ 128 bpm
Release Date: Sept. 2011

Club/Party - 3.5/5
The Ladies - 5/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

I enjoy this song quite a bit. Although it reminds me of a typical trance/dance song. Rihanna fits very well in this song and you won't be disappointed by it. Great as a high energy inducer. I would recommend it.

Recommended for casual playlists.

Romeo Santos feat. Usher - Promise ~ 133 bpm
Release Date: Sept. 2011

Club/Party - 2.5/5
The Ladies - 5/5
Lastability - 4/5

Bachata music was orginated in Dominican Republic. Most Bachata music is very romantic. And this one falls in that category. This is a happy fun song that makes you feel all warm inside. Romeo Santos has a great voice and Usher shows that he can do different genres of music. I highly recommend this song for all you music lovers.

Recommended for specific playlists.

Dev - In the Dark ~ 125 bpm*
Release Date: Aug. 2011

Club/Party - 4/5
The Ladies - 5/5
Lastability - 3.5/5

Like I said before. Dev is gonna explode. This song is off of her new album. And it's a great album. This song is another great club banger. She has this aura about her that I really like a lot. This won't disappoint. Download now.

Recommended for most playlists.

Casey Veggies - Sleeping in Class (Album)*
Release Date: Sept. 20, 2011

Album Review

4/5

Casey Veggies is an up and coming artist. His album speaks volumes of his talent. A lot of his tracks are well produced and he even has a hit with Mac Miller. He is very young, but has a lot of raw talent. I can't wait to hear what he has coming up next. Recommended.

Some recommended tracks:

Ridin' Round Town

30,000

DTA

Can I Live

Perfect

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

Flesh N Bone - Blaze of Glory (Album)*
Release Date: Sept. 13, 2011

Album Review

4/5

I really miss the old days. Especially the old days with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. They use to be one of my favorite rap groups. And I'm glad they are back in some form. Although it is Flesh n Bone's album. There are a few tracks with some of the other members. And those tracks really shine. They remind me of way back when. So I highly recommend this album if you love rap from the 90's.

Some recommended tracks:

How I Roll Up

Heartaches

Fallin'

Picture Me Rollin'

Can't Take It

Recommended for Hip-Hop/Rap fans.

Inna - I am the Club Rocker (Album)
Release Date: Sept. 27, 2011

Album Review

4/5

This is what an album should be called if it wants to played in the club. All of her songs on this album is prepped and ready for the club. It is a great album to just dance to. Although some songs do sound the same. It has enough variety that you won't get sick of it. Inna has great vocals for all of these songs. Recommended for clubs/parties.

Some recommended tracks:

Un Momento

Club Rocker (Play & Win Radio Version)

Endless

We're Going In the Club

Put Your Hands Up

Recommended for trance/dance/techno fans.

J. Cole - Cole World - The Sideline Story (Album)*
Release Date: Sept. 27, 2011

Album Review

4.5/5

Three artists I think that are gonna just blow up in the scene. One was Wale, the other was Big Sean, and the final third was J. Cole. I still stick by it. J. Cole's album is hot. You have club bangers, bass bumpin' tracks, and "real talk" tracks. So he can do a mix of everything that I think that makes an album successful. He will definitely rise to fame and we need more artists like him in the game. Highly Recommended.

Some recommended tracks:

Dollar and a Dream III

Can't Get Enough

Lights Please

Mr. Nice Watch

In the Morning

Recommended for Everyone.

Jason Derulo - Future History (Album)*
Release Date: Sept. 16, 2011

Album Review

4/5

This is a very strong album from Jason Derulo. To be honest I didn't think he was that good. Yeah he had a couple of hits, but I didn't think they were anything special. But if I just sit back and listen to his new album, then it's really catchy. He reminds me of a lot like Taio Cruz. They both have the same style of music. And that's not bad at all. A lot of good dance songs and a couple other songs sprinkled in there. I give a high recommendation for this album.

Some recommended tracks:

Don't Wanna Go Home

It Girl

Breathing

Make It Up As We Go

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Recommended for Everyone.

* = Explicit