Reasonable Doubt

Review:

This was the debut album by Jay-Z.

This is one of the pinnacle Mafioso Rap albums in the hip-hop community. The album gave a grim picture of a hustler's life which Jay-Z had been through in his youth days.

Production was by established producers like Ski, DJ Premier & Clark Kent and the sound definitely suit the atmosphere of being a Mafia. Tales like making grands, drinking expensive wines, women etc.

In terms of lyrics, this was certainly his most honest projection of his "Hustler State of Mind" in the life he was living in the mid 90s.

Instant classics like Dead Presidents, Can't Knock the Hustle, D'evils, Bring It On are my track picks for the album.

The smooth sound of Dead Presidents can make you bump the track whenever you are driving in the night in the city.

Although the sound may be raw and unpolished compared to his later albums like the critically acclaimed The Blueprint which was also consider his best record in the 2000s. I consider this to be Jay-Z's best record in his career.

This is certainly the album to add to any Jay-Z or hip-hop fans collection and being one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time.

Rating: 5/5( Timeless Classic)

2 birds down

My 2 out of my 4 papers are done. Maths & Physics.

Physics was manageable and i hope to pass it while Maths could be my most confident module as it was relatively easy for me.

I am left with 2 modules which are CTA & EID where they are my year 2 curse. I must pass them no matter what.

After Maths paper today, i trained down to The Heeren HMV to search around for rap albums.

Guess what i found?

Reasonable Doubt by Jay-Z!!!!. This is the album which i had searched for a long time which will be reviewed in the upcoming week.

On Fire

Manchester United has risen back from the embarrassment they suffered a few days back.

This time, it was a 5-0 thrashing of Wigan & it was definitely the highlight match of the week. 4 of the rising stars Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen, Nani, Dimitar Berbatov performed beautifully on Saturday's match.

This is a message to Manchester United rivals. Do not get too happy just because Ronaldo is out of Manchester United squad and think that they are weakened. The 4 strikers are just getting on their A game.

You ain't see nothing yet!! Haha.

Buckle up

In three more days, my exam will commence.

Physics will be the first paper and this is the module that i wanna past badly. All papers will be 2 hrs 10mins and will last for 2 weeks. I am quite fearful because the questions that appeared in the past years papers are complex.

All of the modules except Maths which is the module i am most confident in scoring good grades. I cannot wait unitl the last paper which is CTA as it is the most complex module i have done so far and i will be just happy with a pass grade.

Just bear with it for 2 more weeks and it will be a rewarding 6-week break for me.

Handsome kick-off

The 09/10 EPL season has begun.

For Manchester United, it was a good start for this season as our Rooney bagged 1 goal against Birmingham.

I do admit that the Red Devils has weakened a little bit when the megastar Ronaldo left for Real Madrid & Tevez for that arrogant Man City.

Edwin Van De Sar & Rio Ferdinand are on the injured list. So this is gonna be a challenge for Red Devils to hold on to the EPL title this season as Chelsea & Liverpool are more hungrier than ever for the cup.

Fergie may have to follow Arsene Wenger's footsteps to promote young players as veterans like Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs & Van der Sar are reaching the retirement age.

All hail the Red Devils.

Me Against The World

Review:


This was perhaps the most soulful hip-hop record ever.

2Pac wrote this album with such in-depth emotions and confessions in his life it will made you feel like you are in his shoes.

Every track talks about problems he faced throughout his life and was well-produced. It has a huge influence in me and i can easily picture the scenes in the lyrics in my mind as i bump the album.

Tracks like Dear Mama, So Many Tears, Temptations proved without a shadow of a doubt that 2Pac went "inside" his heart to write the poetic lyrics that made this album one of the greatest & most influential albums of all time.

Many critics & fans concluded that All Eyez on me was 2Pac's greatest record. But i beg to differ, this was perhaps his greatest artistic record ever as it possesses a mystery charm that will leave a huge & unforgettable imprint in your mind.

Rating: 5/5(All-time Classic)

2001

Review:

This was the second studio album by Dr.Dre since 1992 release of instant masterpiece The Chronic.

Dr.Dre wants to make a point of his importance in the hip-hop community in this album. However, the number of guest appearances in the album was abundant and it was almost like a mixtape album that promotes lesser-known rappers.

Almost all tracks have featured artists though Dr.Dre have some solos.

2001 continues the content of West Coast hip-hop that talks about guns, drugs,women etc... It was repetitive lyrically and in content.

Production-wise, it was very well produced and Dr.Dre collaborated with Mel-man to bring a modern sound to suit the music scene of the late 90s. This album embodies a smooth sound compared to The Chronic which gave a multi-layered slightly rougher sound.

My favourite track is The Message produced by Lord Finesse which was a dedication song and contains no profanity which what the whole album could be.

Rating: 4/5

Work....Work....Work......

I went out with my family for dinner at Parkway parade in an Indonesian-style restaurant. The food was very spicy and i sweated all over my face.

Overall the food was good.

Shopped around after dinner and i bought Nas' album God's Son which will be reviewed in the upcoming week. I also bought a new pair of sports shoes from Royal Sporting house for my China holiday in the holiday season.

Next week will be a busy week as it is the time for submission of reports and assignments. It will be the time to do past year papers to prepare myself for the exams which is in 2 weeks time!

I must pass everything as i do not wanna forward module because it will be a waste of time & money.

By the way, A Happy 19th birthday to my good friend Ash.

I shall end here. Check back soon:)

Burnt out/Mom's Birthday

Exams are coming in 3 weeks time.

I have been burnt out by the assignments i am currently doing and the modules to be honest is sucking the air put of my lungs.

I had such a difficult time coping with physics and i almost wanting to give up on it. The lecture lesson is super boring as we do not know what the lesson was about. The other modules are just so-so and i quickly hope that the exam week will pass soon and enjoy my 6-week holidays.

As for today, i trained down to Tampines Mall straight after my tutorial class because it is my mum's birthday. I bought a Gucci-like pattern handbag and it is affordable. I surprised my mum as i returned home and she loves the bag i bought her.:)

Love you mum. :)