New Release Tuesday

Not a whole lot dropping today, as opposed to last week's onslaught of new music. We do have a few decent selections including the A3C Vol. 1 compilation and a new disc from Styles P. I had heard a few things about the A3C album, but didn't realize it was a double disc. Then I looked at the tracklist and was very impressed with the list of artists on the album. Compilations don't always receive the best efforts from the artists but there are a lot of newer, hungrier artists on this disc that may be out to make a name for themselves.

The album features some of my favorite artists in the game such as: Murs, XV, Freddie Gibbs, J-Live, Action Bronson, Jon Connor, Torae, Skyzoo, Termanology, Rapper Big Pooh, El Da Sensei, Saigon, M.O.P., Freeway, Reks, Statik Selektah with Slaine, Bronze Nazareth with RZA, a pair of 9th Wonder tracks and Dead Prez.

That's a helluva lineup right there. At 45 tracks, there's sure to be some filler and I'm sure a few of those artists won't exactly bring their "A" game, but still, that's an amazing ensemble of talent.

As for Styles P., he brings Master of Ceremonies, which I'm sure will have its moments as well. There are times I really like Styles, and then there are throwaway songs that don't exactly inspire. The guest list pretty much confirms my suspicion as there are eye catching collabos with Pharoahe Monch, Busta Rhymes and of course his fellow LOX brethren, but appearances from Rell, Pharrell and Avery Storm do little for me. I may give it a shot, but I'm not exactly in a rush to get my hands on it.