Must-Have Music, Movies & More - Street Beat

Young Jeezy The InspirationThis album is said to have everyone out there absolutely hypnotized once they pop it into their CD system. This record represents Jeezy in an entirely different light. With his raspy voice and demanding lyrics, Jeezy has definitely proved that his skills have developed stronger as an artist, as well as showing that he has dealt with different issues in his life that helped him produce such a strong record. A great example of one of the many hot tracks on the album is the lead single "I Luv It." This song definitely bangs in the club as well as produces raw lyrics. In other words, if you're looking for a record to keep you on your toes as well as help you stay true to your hood, than you should definitely have this CD in your collection.

Mack 10 Hustla's HandbookThis new album from Mack 10 should be in every "hustla's" CD collection. With his new album, Mack 10 reminds the hip-hop world of the innovative West Coast signature style of gangsta rap. Hustla's Handbook is said to be the perfect guide to learning how to stay true to your hood, while improving your street game. Mack 10 presents his position as an original hip-hop artist who does not fall into the commercialized aspect of the music industry. For all of you "true hustlas"out there, this handbook is definitely something that you need to have.

MC Magic Magic CityMagic City is the sophomore release from rapper MC Magic and presents comparable music to that of his first solo released album. As with NB Ridaz (MC Magic's old crew), he changes between hardcore numbers to romantic hip-hop ballads. MC Magic's skills mixing silky R&B samples, produced voice lines and smooth beats creates the perfect backdrop for his passionate rhymes. Being romantic is a difficult duty for him, since he's always presenting a macho image, but MC Magic handles it with a gentle assurance, which is revealed in his record called Magic City.

Too $hort Blow The WhistleBay Area rap legend Too Short is back with his latest album, Blow The Whistle. The rapper's 16th album was released by Short Records and Jive Records. The first single, and title track, definitely proves to his fans that he still has what it takes to develop a hit single. Guest artists on Blow The Whistle include Snoop Dogg, Will.I.Am, Pimp C, Rick Ross, Jazze Pha, Bun B, David Banner, Kurrupt, Daz, E-40 and many more. This album is definitely a disc for the streets as well as for the club. We mark this album as a "must have."

Snoop Dogg Tha Blue Carpet TreatmentWith this record, Snoop simply eases his listeners back into that West Coast G-Funk rhythm. On one track called "Think About It," Snoop providfes an old school production reminiscent of the Shaft soundtrack as he flows from topic to topic over this Funkadelic beat. Another hot track is "That's That," which marks the return of the self-proclaimed R&B thug, R. Kelly. This song supposedly caters to the ladies. The track turns out to be eerily catchy and assuredly a crowd favorite for the females.

Akwid E.S.L.The popular Mexican American hip-hop group Akwid has just released their new album, E.S.L., on the Univision label. Akwid is actually brothers Sergio ("Wikid") and Francisco ("AK") Gomez, who mix Mexican banda with urban rap/hip-hop. The brothers' mix of old school Latin beats and hardcore lyrics definitely makes for a good record. This album is different, but everyone should have the chance to experience this genre of Latin rap.

Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's ChestJack Sparrow is back. This movie starts off with the wedding of Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann. The wedding is then interrupted when the two are arrested for aiding in the escape of pirate captain Jack Sparrow. Their captors want Jack Sparrow and his magical compass, and Will agrees to search for both of these items in exchange for clemency. But in order to find the compass, Will must confront Davy Jones, an undead pirate in possession of many peoples' souls. This movie sounds interesting. So if you like the first Pirates of the Caribbean, this swashbuckler is definitely for you.

The Devil Wears PradaThis movie is for all the ladies. It's about a demanding fashion editor of Runway Magazine named Miranda, who's everyone's worst enemy. A young woman who makes the mistake of entering into the fashion industry, with no knowledge of that particular field, is hired as Miranda's assistant. Miranda makes it her mission to make the girl's life miserable. In response, the new assistant gets a complete makeover with help from one of the magazine's fashion editors. However, with her new appearance and the demands placed on her, she starts to lose her friends, family and boyfriend. Soon, she's forced to choose between the glamour of the fashion industry or the security of her old life.

The CovenantFour young men with a supernatural legacy are charged with stopping the evil force that they released into the world years earlier. Another great force they must contend with is the jealousy and suspicion that threatens to tear them apart. This movie is for all of those thrill seekers out there. So if you love a good scare, this movie is definitely for you.

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