Overall, the album could be stronger but Snoop carries on smoothly as always. One can’t blame The Doggfather as he runs with a formula that’s made him the life of the party for years, not to mention a few millions. While it may no longer be innovative and while it’s definitely not as influential, Snoop can still deliver when he has to. Malice N Wonderland doesn’t strengthen the D-O-Double G’s legacy but it does nothing to damage it.
B.G.: Too Hood 2 Be Hollywood
At its end, Too Hood 2 Be Hollywood reflects the trials and tribulations that B.G. has been through. Reality bites. We make mistakes and the best of us overcome them to become successful. Gizzle has always been known to grab the listener and place him into his world. Even with a handful of bright moments, this album can get a tad strenuous with its length, and its lack of attention to detail.
Rakim: The Seventh Seal
In the end, Rakim’s latest album doesn’t really make any contribution of significance to his catalogue. It’s clear that this man isn’t the same microphone fiend heads grew up worshipping. For one reason or another, he lacks the ability to subtly attack with his flow like he once did. As for fans who want answers as to why Ra has been M.I.A. for all these years, they will get none here; this is certainly unfortunate, as that would’ve been much more engaging than him simply trying to get by on the strength of his own mythos. Sadly, that’s exactly what Rakim does here, and rarely does that get you anywhere – microphone fiend or not.
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