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Jay-Z – The Blueprint 2
Artist: Jay-Z Title: The Blueprint 2 Label: Roc-A-Fella Rating: 6.5/10 Is it Jay-Z double the flavor or double the pain? The Blueprint is coming just as hard the second time around. Double The Pleasure: Disc One: “The Watcher” – His flow is the tempo. “All Around The World” – Dig the soul. “Poppin’ Tags” –…
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Friday After Next
Cast: Ice Cube Studio: New Line Rating: 5.5/10 The Film Studio Synopsis: The third installment in the successful Friday series, Friday After Next takes place during the Christmas season back in the old neighborhood where it all began. Although cousins Craig (Ice Cube) and Day-Day (Mike Epps) have left behind the security of living with…
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Die Another Day
Cast: Pierce Brosnan Studio: MGM Rating: 7/10 The Film Studio Synopsis: James Bond returns with the twentieth installment in the super spy series of adventures. From Hong Kong to Cuba to London, Bond circles the world in his quest to unmask a traitor and prevent a catastrophic war. On his way, he crosses paths with…
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U2 – The Best of 1990 – 2000
Artist: U2 Title: The Best of 1990 – 2000 Label: Interscope Rating: 6.5/10 “Lemon”? The second part of U2’s greatest hits package is here this Christmas. There are a few tracks that missed the cut for whatever reason, new tracks and remixes. Hits: “One”, “Mysterious Ways” and “Beautiful Day” Mixes: “Staring At The Sun” –…
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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
Game: Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Platform: Playstation 2 Studio: Rockstar Rating: 9/10 Look: Some things haven’t changed in the series from the previous version and some things have gotten better. First and foremost the lightening is fantastic. The neon glow shines from all around. The most amazing thing is the water on the streets…
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NASCAR Dirty To Daytona
Game: NASCAR Dirty To Daytona Platform: PS2 Studio: Infogrames Rating: 8/10 Look: Amazing. The cars and tracks are done well. The models are unbelievable. The paint on the cars get scratched and scuffed. The damage seems realistic and it just increases the enjoyment. Feel: Racing games are fun as long as the controls work well.…
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The Pretenders – Loose Screw
Artist: The Pretenders Title: Loose Screw Label: Artemis Rating: 8/10 Loose Screw is the first album from the Pretenders since ’99. Chrissie Hynde is still fronting the same crew since the early days. The big question is whether they still have it or not. They Got It: “Fools Must Die” and “Kinda Nice, I Like…
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Kurupt – Interview
Kurupt goes Half Past Dead! How is Hollywood treating you? It’s good. Whole new world? Totally different world. It’s a slower pace, but a lot different when it comes to respect. They are very respectful. You’re jumping in headfirst. They gave me the opportunities so I’m gonna make the most of it. You have another…
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Amerie – Interview
A little time with Amerie! How long did it take for you to get to where you are now? Well I was working really hard at it starting in 1997. It took until 2000 when I met Rich Harrison. Altogether it took five years. But when the right connection came it really took off, but…
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TLC – 3D
Artist: TLC Title: 3D Label: LaFace Rating: 8/10 After the loss of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes you sensed it was over for TLC. Remaining members Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas went back into the studio and completed the album they’d begun. The Hits: “Damaged” – This might be the best single TLC has…
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