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Tales of a Hustler: The Best of Cassidy vs. The Best of Lil Wayne

This is another battle tape for you junkies out there. This time it's Cassidy and Weezy F. Baby. The set starts off with what else- The Cassidy Anthem! It's still decent to this day, and starts the album off on a good note. However, Wayne proceeds to rip into him with his tracks "Army Gunz," and "Cash Money Millionaire." Cass swings back with the Jay-Z sampled "I'm a Hustla," but Wayne dodged the blow with his banger "Stuntin Like My Daddy."  Cass goes acapella on him though, with an old freestyle that's still better than half of the material rappers put out today.  They jab back and forth until the infamous "6 Minutes of Death," where Wayne absolutely MURKS Cass. He didn't even stand a chance. Wayne continues to keep it gutter though, while Cass tries to get some love for his singles "B-Boy Stance" and "Hotel," but to no avail.  When Lil Wayne pulls out the Inspector Gadget freestyle, you know it's pretty much over.  TKO. Weezy wins - this time.

Rating - 7.9/10


Beanie Sigel - Return Of The Broad Street Bully

B. Sig, the Broad Street BULLY, gives us fans a little taste of his fire before his 4th album, "The Solution."  Beans comes out the gate with his industry warning "Creep Low."  With lines like "You don't gang bang, you get GANG BANGED,"  you know he means business.  Sig shows how vivid his street tales can get on the hood banger "Return Of The Bad Guy," Mack Mittens takes it down to Tennessee with Project Pat on "Purple," and doesn't sound out of place one bit. You're gonna find yourself bouncing and repeating the chorus, I guarantee it. "We got that Purple p-p-purple!"  The latter part of the mixtape ventures into Beans' past work, like "Guess Who's Back" and "Reservoir Dogs."  This is a definite download, especially for those fans of Philly's gulliest MC.

Rating - 8/10


Various Artists - Akon Vs T Pain

What was that you said? You want  more competition? Alien Vs Predator? Well, I've got the next thing! Akon Vs. T-Pain!. Yeah, you read that right. Head to head (no homo) for the first time!  Akon begins the crooning with "I Can't Wait," and "Nobody Wants to See us Together."  You think T is gonna take that lying down? Nope, he responds with two bangers of his own, "69" and "Bartender."  Track for track, from "U Got Me"  to "Smash That" show the talent of both artists. I don't think we've ever seen this many panties thrown on stage since EW&F! (catch up kiddies) It's up to you (and your girlfriend) who wins this, but it IS a good collection of their best work.  Surefire bet for R&B fans out there.

Rating - 7/10


Gangsta Grillz 16 (The Streetz Been Waitin)

GANGSTA GRIZZILIZZZZZZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! is back, and Drama promises to not disappoint his loyal audience with Gangsta Grillz 16 -The Streetz Been Waitin. The cast of characters remains mainly unchanged, featuring Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Gucci Mane, Willie Tha Kid, T.I, and Lil Wayne, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. Willie Tha Kid's "Cockin them Thangs" is a grimey street track, sure to please, and even Gucci Mane brings the heat, with his banger "In My Kitchen."  Plies' "Rob Yo Punk Ass"  shows why he has Florida on LOCK, with his hyper realistic rhymes, and off kilter flow. The Gangster might have been down, but he was never out, leading to another solid release in the Grillz series.

Rating - 8/10


Hi-Tek - Teknologically Advanced

Clinton Sparks  and Big Mike put together one of the best Hi-Tek compilations you'll probably ever hear. Cycling through some of his best work, from Talib Kweli, to Nas, to G-Unit.  The Intro track should give you a good insight of how many times Tek has been around the block.  There's so many hot tracks I don't really know where to start. "Where it All Started" feat. Jadakiss, Papoose, Kweli and Raekwon is a NYC track for the ages, with a patented 2-step beat in place, and all the MC's ripping it. I'm sure you've all heard the Kweli, Nas, and Busta rhymes joint "Music 4 Life," and it's just as dope as when I first heard it.  I'm not gonna ruin the hidden gems that most of you probably don't know Hi-Tek produced, but I assure you it's gonna have your head bobbing long after you're done listening.

Rating - 9/10