Jay-Z put out an album called American Gangster back in 2007. He said the album was inspired by the 2007 Ridley Scott movie of the same title. This record was produced by Kanye West, and features a cool horn part. There is really nothing that can be said about Jay-Z's incredible lyricism that hasn't already been said. Let's just say, the lyrics are great on this record too.
Movie of the Week: Melinda and Melinda
This 2004 Woody Allen movie has quite a fun concept. Over dinner two playwrights argue if life is tragic or comic. A story is told to them and they are asked to understand wether it's tragic or comic. So, each of the two tell the story in a comic and tragic way respectively. It's fun, and interesting, despite the classic Woody Allen-esque over-intelligent characters. The characters are intelligent to the level where you find you are being condescended to on occasion. That's the only real downside.
Album of the Week: Futuresex/Lovesounds - Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake's most recent album features Timbaland producing on all the tracks. There are so many great hooks on this album, it almost makes me cry. It's a very Prince/Michael Jackson/Timbaland sound. A lot of it is great, sexy, romantic, and downright awesome. It's one of the best albums of 2006. Check it out.
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