C-Rayz Walz - Year of the Beast

Working that balance of deep and freewheeling he has since hitting the scene, C-rayz Walz leaves behind the cohesion of 2003's Ravipops and tackles nearly everything on Year Of The Beast. A natural-born freestyler and battle rapper, the skilled and schooled Walz is up to the challenge, and while listening to the album in one go is exhausting -- despite a 55-minute runtime, modest by hip-hop standards -- it's a success if taken as a highlight-filled mixtape displaying what this boy can do. Read More