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Born 2 Rap
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Born 2 Rap
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Nearly 15 years after
cemented his place in rap with his stellar debut,
, the Compton-born lyricist went on record saying ninth album
would be his final album. Swan songs are often repealed, but this 25-track, star-studded, 90-minute collection goes over the top to neatly wrap up a storied career.
's always intense and street-minded raps meet a variety of production twists over the course of the lengthy album, from more R&B-laced hooks from
on "No Smoke" and a buoyant chorus from
on "Blood Thicker Than Water" to an acoustic guitar instrumental and vocal cameo from
on album closer "Roadside." It's a dense volume of street storytelling and especially reflective lyricism from this rap MVP, and even at its extensive running time,
delivers lots of highlights.
features on "The Code," there's a
cameo on the especially hard-hitting "Welcome Home," and the mellow soul instrumental and
chorus on "Stainless" all contribute to the strength of this spirited curtain call. ~ Fred Thomas