The worst talk show host I have ever seen. He grovels, fawns and kisses the guests' ass like no other host. I can't watch it. So unfunny.
'Less Than Zero' is the only song to really get me boppin'. This doesn't sound that fresh like the best songs on his last albums have. Also, that Lil Wayne voice is still annoying as f... Why does he choose to rap like that?
Best Tracks: Take My Breath, Sacrifice, Less Than Zero
[Spoilers] I watched the first 5 seasons as they aired, and then lost touch with the show and TV in general. Hearing the movie was coming out to wrap it all up after the unexpected cancellation at the end of season 7, once I had some time I binge watched season 6-7 in a few days. I don't remember a lot about the specific of the early seasons, but man-alive, I don't know when Ray finds time to sleep. In season 6 and 7, Connor aside who only returns to let us know he is joining the marines, everything that could happen to anyone Ray knows does. Lots of coincidence with perfectly timed life saving phone calls too. One thing I do recall about season 5, was that I found the constant presence of Abby after her death to make the show a bit slower than it needed to be.
I've seen this described as 'if GTA was a show' and I had that thought too. He has main-quests then side-quests and everyone needs his help. If you like Sopranos or vigilante media, this is worth checking out. Ray gives off Batman vibes at times. Hopefully the movie can give it a fitting ending.
Nas raps amazingly well with intelligent lyricism-you'd go in expecting that-and overall, I enjoy the production more than KDI and KDII, but it does have similar issues to the aforementioned albums. While they are good, there aren't enough amazing beats, and more-so, I don't find the hooks to be memorable.
Best Tracks: Speechless, Meet Joe Black, 40-16 Building, Wave Gods, The Truth, Dedicated
One of his more consistent projects that is easy to listen to from front to back, perhaps helped by its short running time, but the high moments are sparse. The best beats just aren't as grand or bangin' as he's has before. The beat for 'Wiggle' is actually hard as, but the content and hook lets it down. 'Richer Than I Ever Been' is the best banger here, but the off beat keys bother me a bit. I think I mentioned this is a previous review of one of his albums, but at times his flow annoys me. That quick bar, pause, and repeat. It grates at times.
Best Tracks: Little Havana, Made It Out Alive, Richer Than I Ever Been