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Vol. 2, Hard Knock Life
Only an artist of Jay-Z’s stature could have survived the indignity of In My Lifetime, Vol. 1, his stunningly poor second LP, and remain standing as one of the premier lyricists of his generation. Like Biggie did on Life After Death, Jay-Z diversifies his style here–with the Timbaland-laced “Nigga What, Nigga Who” and the dialogue “Coming of Age” (which revisits the young hustler from Jay-Z’s first LP, Reasonable Doubt)–demonstrating that even when experimenting with flow, he can still crush his peers. Though the album falters notably at the end (the lazy funk of “Paper Chase,” “Reservoir Dogs,” and “It’s Like That” could be safely cut without incident), Shawn Carter has nonetheless reclaimed his mantle as rap’s leading don. –Jon CaramanicaOnly an artist of Jay-Z’s stature could have survived the indignity of In My Lifetime, Vol. 1, his stunningly poor second LP, and remain standing as one of the premier lyricists of his generation. Like Biggie did on Life After Death, Jay-Z diversifies his style here–with the Timbaland-laced “Nigga What, Nigga Who” and the dialogue “Coming of Age” (which revisits the young hustler from Jay-Z’s first LP, Reasonable Doubt)–demonstrating that even when experimenting with flow, he can still crush his peers. Though the album falters notably at the end (the lazy funk of “Paper Chase,” “Reservoir Dogs,” and “It’s Like That” could be safely cut without incident), Shawn Carter has nonetheless reclaimed his mantle as rap’s leading don. –Jon Caramanica
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A few nice Rap Star images I found:
Momma Said Knock You Out
Image by mulaohu
After seeing La Boheme at the Met, we ran into LLCoolJ and his crew at the Burger Joint, a local gem tucked in the folds of Le Parker Merdian hotel. He couldn’t have been nicer or more gracious. And while you’re at it, check out that bling, yo.
Remo Da Rap Star
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Remo Da Rap Star