New Release Tuesday

Only one album worth checking out today, and even if there were 5 albums to check this would be No. 1 on the list, as Reks releases his latest, Straight No Chaser, produced entirely by Statik Selektah. Now I have to admit that I was hoping for another Premo banger on here since "25th Hour" was one of the best songs of 2010, but Statik proved that his production is good enough to carry an entire album on 1982 with Termanology and Well Done with Action Bronson, so you can expect some bangers on here. That and Statik and Reks teamed up for "This or That" which is one of Reks' best songs ever.

2012 hasn't been a huge year for hip-hop so far, but those that have released projects have come correct such as Big K.R.I.T., Action Bronson, Jon Connor, Gangrene and De La Soul. Add Reks to that list as he has another winner on his hands with Straight No Chaser.

And if you aren't familiar with Reks, google "Autographs" and you'll see how damn good he is. Now imagine 13 more songs in the same vein and you'll see what you're getting with Straight No Chaser. Guests spots include Action Bronson, Termanology, Slaine, Wais P, Kali and JFK, so the Showoff family is definitely involved here, but make no mistake it's still a Reks album. Just as he proved with last year's guest heavy R.E.K.S., Reks is willing to share some spotlight with his guests, but he sure as hell ain't gonna get overshadowed.