MixTapes : Busta Rhymes : Year Of The Dragon
MixTapes : Busta Rhymes : Year Of The Dragon
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Who Is Busta Rhymes?
Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., (born May 20, 1972),better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes. Early in his career, he was known for his wild style and fashion, and today is best known for his intricate rapping technique, which involves rapping at a fast rate with lots of internal rhyme and half rhyme, and to date has received eleven Grammy nominations for his musical work. About.com included him on its list of the 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time (1987–2007), while Steve Huey of Allmusic called him one of the best and most prolific rappers of the '90s. In 2012, The Source placed him on their list of the Top 50 Lyricists of All Time. MTV has called him "one of hip-hop's greatest visual artists." He was both a member of Leaders of the New School and a founding member of the label and group Flipmode AKA the Conglomerate. (Read More http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busta_Rhymes)
Year of The Dragon Review
It’s hard to be underrated when you’ve had five consecutive platinum albums followed by two gold, but somehow Busta Rhymes has done it. It’s similarly difficult to be one of Hip Hop’s most talented and recognizable emcees, yet have no truly signature release to point to as the crown jewel in your discography. Still, Bussa Buss can lay claim to these dubious distinctions, while enjoying a career that has spanned over two decades. While fans wait for his Cash Money debut, the Brooklyn emcee offers up a “free album” (read: mixtape), Year of the Dragon.
“Til We Die” adequately rides the Rick Ross gravy train, with forgettable contributions from Trey Songz. “Do That Thing” sounds like it was a leftover from Big Bang-era recordings, and could’ve remained on the cutting room floor, it stands out amongst what’s offered here. Undeterred by Lord Finesse’s frivolous lawsuit against Mac Miller, Busta raps over the same James Brown sample utilized by Notorious B.I.G. on “Dreams (Just Playin’).” The fact that Bus is so comfortable on the cut isn’t surprising—he is a staple of the ‘90s, after all—but Gucci Mane actually serves as an outstanding feature, from the attitude he brings on the cut to his raspy, laid-back Southern sensibility on his verse. “Grind Real Slow” features a beat that could easily be a hit in the clubs—if it hadn’t already been made by Far East Movement with their hit “Like a G6.”
“Sound Boy” gets off to a dubious start with questionably synth-y production, but all is forgiven with that good old-fashioned NYC ignorance that only Cam’ron can offer. As a bonus, Cam references the best line from Fat Joe’s heavily underrated Darkside Vol. 1, a bonus for any heads who’ve been paying attention for the last few years. “Doin It Again” takes it back with Hi Tek’s beat from Jonell’s “Round and Round,” but the reference only makes it awkward with Busta’s and Reek’s harsh rhymes—it’s a square peg in a round hole. “Crazy” is an awful reach, sounding like some of the garbage Bangladesh submitted for Back on My B.S. (Read More)
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