Hell Rell – Hell Up In The Bronx (Album Review)

Hell Rell is a mediocre rapper who is consistently average with his flow and lyrics. His fan base mostly comes from his street cred and gangster voice. I think of him as a gangster first, then a rapper.  Similar to most Dipset album releases, on this new album, Hell Up In The Bronx, there are a few tracks that blow away the rest of the songs on the album. As far as the Hell Rell releases, this is near the top which really doesn't say much. The song Hell Yea had all the elements of a standout track except it had a classic example of a terrible hook. I'm A Beast was weak in every way, as was I Got Beef. However, most of the others were quality tracks. The two tracks Got Enough Gunz and Never Gunna Dance were miles better then the rest of the album in terms of production and flow. The remaining standouts were Right On Time, U Don't Want It, and Top Gunnaz. This album was a strong release from Ruga Rell but it lacks the consistency that could separate him from the rest of the Dipset gang, 3.75/5.

01. Right On Time
02. Keep It In the Bag
03. Who U Fuckin Wit?
04. Got Enough Gunz
05. U Don’t Want It
06. I Got Beef
07. Hell Yeah - (featuring J.R. Writer)
08. Top Gunnaz - (featuring I-Rocc)
09. I’m a Beast
10. Shine - (featuring I-Rocc)
11. Never Gunna Dance
12. Hell Rell

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AZ - Legendary (Album Review)

AZ has been a consistently underrated artist in hip-hop. Most people who know of him really enjoy his music, but he never seems to be able to get mainstream success which many think he is due. His new release Legendary is not one of his best. I would say it is probably his worst. The production is average. I also think his flow took a turn for the worse on many of the tracks. There are a few good tracks on here like Dreams Come True, Good For Nothin, What Up, and Before It’s All Said and Done. Most of the others are skipable. I give it a generous 3/5. If you are feeling this you should check out any of his other releases. They are much more representative of his style.

1. Da Truth

2. Before It’s All Said & Done

3. Livin’ the Life

4. Boy Meets Girl (Ft. Sheek Louch)

5. Bottom Line

6. Refuse 2 Die

7. Dreams Come True

8. Good for Nothing

9. Supply & Demand

10. Money Makes the World Go Round

11. What Up (Ft. Hell Rell)

12. Poll With the Villains

13. Get Money

14. I Told You

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