Black Droog: The Hypocrite

As many of you can discern, I am an avid fan of music...All kinds of music. It might even be more fitting to say that I am an addict. But as opinionated and judgemental as I am about what I believe to be good (or terrible) music, there are many albums in my massive collection that I am ashamed to own. But through that shame, I am still man enough to admit that I enjoy them on some level. Below is the top 10.

10. Chris Brown - Graffiti


I recently acquired this album for the simple fact that I am intrigued at how the Post-Domestic Violence Chris Brown has matured from his public humiliation. I have yet to listen to it, but I will give it a good Once over to determine if My Hypothesis is correct. That Hypothesis being: Chris Brown's music is made for pre-pubescent girls and Grown men have no business listening to it. I'm sure that my theory is correct, but I will be willing to admit if it proves to be wrong. In addition, except for the ridiculously tight and homoerotic pants that Chris is wearing, the Album cover is kinda cool.

9. Rihanna - Rated R


Same as above minus the note about the album cover. I also am a fan of Rihanna's style. She's not stacked physically, and she often looks like a cartoon character, but her style works for her. I also don't think she is really as bad of a singer as people say...She's no Billy Holiday, or even Beyonce, but she's not terrible in comparison to her competitors.

8. Drake - The Drizzy Effect (Mixtape)


I initially got caught up in the Drake Hype...until I listened to him. I previously copped the "So Far Gone" mixtape without hearing anything from the dude...but then I got the Drizzy Effect just because I wasn't convinced yet that dude was terribly corny and unlistenable. I was wrong about that, However...The album cover is dope, and I admit...that song "Forever" is decent. Wayne, Kanye and Eminem kill it! But other than that, I can't really say too much good about this one...or Drake in general. He annoys me.

7. Justin Timberlake - Justified


I have no business listening to Justin Timberlake. I am a damn near 30 year old, 250+ pound heterosexual black man. His music is not for me. HOWEVER, at the time that this album dropped, Timbaland and The Neptunes were the hottest producers in the business and between the 2, they did about 95% of the music on this album. The Beats on this sh!t are very very nice. So good that I don't even pay attention to the fact that there is an awful Michael Jackson Impersonator trying to ruin them.

6. Fiona Apple - When The Pawn Hits...


Awesome album. Great Production and heartfelt, soulful vocals. Fiona Apple is a very sad woman, and Unfortunately, Sadness and Mental Illness makes great art...this is a prime example of that. Standout Tracks: The Way Things Are, Love Ridden, Paper Bag, Get Gone.

5. Korn - Issues


I am probably the complete opposite of the intended audience of Korn, but this album F*ckin Rocks, Dude. These angry white boys know how to make noise sound appealing, and the obvious Hip Hop influence in their sound is evident in the hard hitting basslines, heavy drums and rhythmic rap-like vocal style. Standout Tracks: Make Me Bad, Falling Away From Me, Let's Get This Party Started, Trash.

4. Shaquille O'Neal - Shaq-Fu: The Return


I was given Shaq's first album, "Shaq Diesel" as a gift because he was and is my favorite basketball player...It was pretty cool as a novelty and I did listen to it a few times...but when His follow-up album dropped, I admit that I bought it within weeks of it's release. Why? you ask. This album was a Banger!!! Ok, I'm exaggerating. It wasn't even that good, but Shaq is f*ckin hilarious and imagine him as hardcore rapper and you have Def Comedy Jam worthy material. And not to mention, he had tracks with Keith Murray, Erick Sermon, Ill Al Scratch, and Wu-Tang CLan. At the time this dropped, I had all of those artists' albums, so why not support the Shaq joint? Shaq is a terrible rapper...I can't even lie, but the First Time I heard "No Hooks" featuring RZA and Method Man, I almost shat myself. It is a Great Song with one of the best beats of that year...In Fact...Here it is. And check how Grimey The Video is. Straight 90's gutter sh!t:



3. Franz Ferdinand - Franz Ferdinand


This is by far the gayest album from the gayest band in my entire collection, but "Take Me Out" was a great rock song before it got whored out to every wack ass commercial on televison.

2. Robin Thicke - The Evolution of Robin Thicke


I got into an argument with a friend of mine when I defended this album...I said it was a solid R&B album, then I got clowned unmercifully, but I didn't back down. White Boy can "Sang". Standout Tracks: Lost Without You, Shooter, Wanna Love You.

1. Solange - Sol-Angel and the Hadley Street Dreams


I have no idea what demon from the pits of hell possessed me to get this album, and even more disturbing, I don't know what evil lil bastard in my head caused me to like this album...but it's the sh!t. It is very different from anything that popular music has to offer, and I am a bit disappointed that it doesn't get a lot of recognition. Solange has a very old, classic sound and a much more appealing style than her over-the-top Big sister. Great voice too! yup...Poppa Knowles is the best Daddy Pimp Since the Almighty Joe Jackson Himself. Standout Tracks: TONY, Dancing In The Dark, I Decided (Part 1), Valentines Day.