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Joe Budden: Padded Room
The much-anticipated follow-up to his self-titled debut album is exactly what fans expected but not quite what they deserved. Lyrically, Budden stays pretty sharp but his beat selection is another story entirely (made unabashedly clear on "Don't Make Me," which sounds like leftover background music from the Beverly Hills Cop series). Budden destroys Prodigy (1/2 of Mobb Deep) on "Blood On The Wall" despite having gotten bodied by Saigon ("Pushing Buddens") a month ago.
Budden is consistent but boring, and the album is a reflection, running stale after only a few tracks. His flow grows tiresome and his lines lack a certain punch. The only redeeming quality of the album is the bonus track and that's mainly due to the features (Ransom and
N. A.S.A.: The Spirit of Apollo
- Comprised of the beat-mashing duo of Squeak E. Clean (director Spike Jonze's brother Sam Samiegel) and DJ Zegon (pro skateboarder Ze Gonzales) is N.A.S.A., a band whose acronym means North America/South America. The collaboration blends together an eclectic mix of musical influences of the group's two halves. Zegon, a native of Sao Paulo, brings the Brazilian funk and a universal flavor and Squeak E. Clean brings American blues, jazz and even a little new wave. Both share a love for hip hop.
The guest appearances range from old school hip-hop legends, such as Chuck D and KRS-One, to newer rap legends (E-40, Method Man, RZA), experimental artists (Tom Waits, David Byrne) and contemporary pop artists (Kanye West, Santogold). The Spirit of Apollo has an interesting, upbeat, infectious sound.
Fabulous, specifically) Check out the snippets on iTunes but, ultimately, I'd leave this one on the shelf.
Tom Powers
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