G.O.D. (Gold, Oil & Diamonds) 2009 Album

AZ

Like 'Legendary', I like this more than most. I don't enjoy it as much as the aforementioned album but it's still fairly enjoyable from beginning to end. Subject matter wise he doesn't mix it up too much, often enough, but still the production and flow are there which do most of the job. 'Hustle in My Blood' is a good opening track, 'What It Sounds Like' with the Con Funk Shun 'Let Me Put) Love on Your Mind' sample works well. 'Game Ain't Changed' sounds a touch like something from the '9 Lives' era as does 'Run From Me' and 'AZ's Behind This' but again are solid. 'Get Low' uses another sample used on a DMX track and is one of the albums best. 'Bonafied' is one of the weaker tracks and like on 'Run From Me' the featured artist Obnoxious doesn't add much to the track at all. 'The Reverand' adds something different to the album with choiristic/atmospheric production. 'Havin' My Baby' along with 'Get Low' and 'Hustle in My Blood' are favourites from the disc and then the album closes out with 'Do Me This Way' which is another solid tune. As with 'Legendary', some of the beats sound somewhat dated, particularly the choruses and sound similar to what AZ has done in the past, but everything is easy on the ear which is the most important factor. Best Tracks: Hustle in My Blood, Get Low, Havin' My Baby, AZ's Behind This, Game Ain't Changed, What It Sounds Like