C-Murder - Trapped in Crime

Upon an initial listen, it's very easy to dismiss this album as yet another shoddy collection of second-rate tracks carried by one catchy single, "Down for My N's." Upon a closer listen, however, the No Limit crew seems to have risen their standards here. The 24 tracks feature some fairly solid beats by the more competent producers on No Limit -- Xl, Ke-noe, Carlos Stephens -- staying true to the patented drum-machine bounce beats and synth that propelled some of the label's better past tracks. Read More