Technically,
Philly's Most Wanted
is comprised of rappers
Mr. Man
and
Boo-Bonic
, but the real star of the show are
the Neptunes
, the hot production team that has worked with everyone from
Jay-Z
to
Mystikal
Britney Spears
. Their trademark sound is felt throughout
Get Down or Lay Down
, and the slick style works best on their single
"Cross the Border,"
which mixes slick rhythms with a splash of
Latin
guitar and horns. Although this is far from their best work,
provide enough danceable hip-hop to get the job done. The same can't be said about
, who fail to bring anything to the table. Their rhymes are utterly pedestrian, rhyming about the usual thug scenarios without a hint of originality. The duo better hope that
are willing to work with them again, because, without their musical wizardry,
may never be heard from again. ~ Jon Azpiri