An inconsistent record all the way through that ends up coming out as just average. Obviously, Ransom is the highlight of the record, but there isn't really any other great high that matches it, though there really isn't any song that reflects it on the low end. I can't really recommend listening to this record.

A relatively mixed bag of songs that feature just about as much highs as lows. Although there are some great highs, like Choppa Shoot The Loudest, there are also some lowpoints, like About You. Overall, this album is kind of mediocre and isn't really worthy of a listen.

Call me crazy, but I would say that this is my favorite Biggie record. I feel like this is just a more consistent record, and it has a longer run time going for it. Regardless, both are absolute masterpieces and are both worth a listen if you haven't heard it already.

An incredible record that just makes you wonder what could've been if his life wasn't taken away so early in his career. The album is consistent all the way through, but Big Poppa and Juicy end up being the two biggest highlights of the record. This album is an absolute masterpiece and is definitely worth your time.

A great record, even though it may start the posthumous decline in Biggie's records. I have to say that I disagree with the beliefs that Biggie sounds like a feature on his own record. I understand why some would feel that way, but I feel like Duets and The King & I later on sounded more like albums that feature Big. Regardless, I would say that this album is worth listening to.

Another posthumous Biggie record that I think is over hated, Duets is a great record that features a lot of interesting tracks. Obviously, I get the sentiment that this isn't as good as Life After Death and Ready To Die, but I still enjoyed this record with songs like Living The Life. This record is worth a listen.

A good collection of songs, even though they were better the way that they were. I don't think that this record is as bad as most people think it is, but I do agree that there wasn't really any necessity for the record. Still, this one is worth a listen.

An absolute masterpiece of a project that somehow gets topped later on by To Pimp A Butterfly. Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst is not only the best Kendrick song, but it's arguably the best in the history of hip hop. m.A.A.d. City and The Art of Peer Pressure are also standout tracks on this record, but that's more of a statement of how good those tracks are rather than the others not being up to par. Everything about this record is top tier. This album is a must listen.

A highly entertaining record all the way through is accentuated by a great performance from an artist who spent no time getting started where he left off. Really liked United In Grief, Father Time, Count Me Out, and Mirror specifically, but liked a lot on this record regardless. This album is definitely worth a listen.

A heavily underrated Kendrick project, Section.80 truly begins the Kendrick Lamar era with a great album. With songs like Fuck Your Ethnicity, Ronald Reagan Era, and HiiiPower, there are several really memorable parts of this record, and it all comes together to make a record that makes its mark on those who listen to it. This one is definitely worth a listen.

Even though I was mildly disappointed, which is more of a product of how high the bar is set for Kendrick, I still found enjoyment in this record. Similar to DAMN., Kendrick goes for a more mainstream sound on this record, which is what slightly disappointed me. Even still, there were some really good cuts on here, with SZA putting in work on luther and gloria. I would say that this album is worth the listen.

An often time forgotten Kendrick album, Overly Dedicated stands as a nice representation of the beginning of Kendrick Lamar's reign on hip hop. There are still some great tracks off of this record that can stand toe to toe with his absolute best, such as Opposites Attract and Ignorance Is Bliss. This record is worth a listen.

Even the scraps of some of K-Dots greatest projects end up sounding better than a good majority of albums coming out today. Just a testament to Kendrick's talent, as even the cut songs for his earlier albums can come together and sound unique. Would recommend listening to this album.

Even with Kendrick at the worst we've seen him in his career, this record still turns out good. The only real complaint I could have about this record is that it seems to go for a more mainstream sound than the story-telling type of music that was featured on past records. Even still, this record is worth a listen.

REDUX REVIEW: Original Score: 94

I still feel the same about this record as I did when I first heard it. Beef is still the only song I personally wasn't feeling. Other than that this record is absolutely fantastic.

It's incredible that Nas is still able to make a record this captivating and consistent at this point in his career. While other artists fall off, Nas hits his second wind. This is about as consistent as a record can get here, with consistently good production, ... read more

In my opinion, the most underrated project in Nas's catalog. So much to love on this record with songs like Let There Be Light and Blunt Ashes that have become two of my favorite Nas songs ever. Would definitely recommend giving this album a listen.

A surprisingly great record that comes as a testament of the longevity that Nas has had throughout his career. The production is great from Hit-Boy, as the connection between Nas and him continues to get better, leader to a very cohesive and smooth sounding record. This album is definitely worth listening to.

A great album that sees somewhat of a shift from Nas's mid 90s sound into the sound that would define his early 2000s. Even with a few low points, mainly K-I-S-S-I-N-G, this record deals a few home run blows as well, with Nas Is Like and N.Y. State Of Mind that really add a lot to this record. All in all, this record is worth a listen.

A great record that I feel gets somewhat lost in his discography, Nas continues his resurgence to one of the most consistent rappers alive. Nas has a few very high points of this record, with America and Hero, and the rest of the record is really solid from top to bottom, with a few great commentaries on society as a whole. Overall, this record is definitely worth a listen.

The best of the Magic series, this record hardly feels like King's Disease 2.5, with its own unique sound and style. One Mic, One Gun is definitely the highlight of this record, as even from a logistical standpoint it's nice to see Savage and Nas come together rather than starting unnecessary beef with each other. I would recommend listening to this record. It's great.