What makes Master P different from all the other rappers-turned-record label executives is the maverick success of his label, No Limit Records. Starting from the ground up, Master P built his label with no major distribution and a stable of unknown artists, and to top it off, the label was based neither in New York nor in California, the twin meccas of hip-hop. With the release of the label's first soundtrack (and movie), I'M BOUT IT, Master P proves that rap records can sell without the support of the mainstream.Showcasing some of the South's hottest new rappers, I'M BOUT IT breaks new ground by creating yet another permutation of rap music. The style here is very similar to what we have come to know as West Coast-gangsta rap, but this Southern street sound (Crime Boss, Tela) has been blown up by Master P. into an exciting new approach that will appeal to hip-hop fans looking for something a little different.

Coming off the enormous success of their double album SPEARBOXXX/THE LOVE BELOW, Outkast continue to prove themselves to be one of the most unusual acts in hip-hop with IDLEWILD, the album companion to the movie-musical of the same name. On this, their seventh full-length release, Andre 3000 and Big Boi break new ground, expanding their repertoire of musical experimentation by putting together 25 unconventional hip-hop tracks with twists of soul, gospel, and ragtime in line with the 1930s era represented in the film.The more traditional playalistic Cadillac-centered rhymes that characterized the duo's debut album make a few appearances here on tracks like "Morris Brown," but overall Big Boi's gangsta lyricism takes a back seat on this one, with Andre's crossover-pop sound dominating with the tracks "Life Is Like A Musical," "Makes No Sense At All," and "When I Look Into Your Eyes." Unfortunately, the most rewarding songs that are able to combine the talents of each member, like "N2U" and "Peaches," are few and far between and perhaps an early indicator of Outkast's last gasps. Guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Li'l Wayne, Sleepy Brown, Scar, Killer Mike, Khujo Goodie, Janelle Monáe, and Macy Gray help to make IDLEWILD that much more interesting.

Track Listing Door #1 1. I'm Turned Out - Tommy Wright III 2. Late Night - 2 Cold, Smooth 3. So Crunk - C-9 4. Gunshots - PSK-13 feat. Indo G 5. Intention To Kill - Lil Ramsey 6. Handle Yo' Bizness - Boss Bytch 7. One Of A Kind - Droopy Drew Dog 8....[more]

Track Listing Door #1 1. I'm Turned Out - Tommy Wright III 2. Late Night - 2 Cold, Smooth 3. So Crunk - C-9 4. Gunshots - PSK-13 feat. Indo G 5. Intention To Kill - Lil Ramsey 6. Handle Yo' Bizness - Boss Bytch 7. One Of A Kind - Droopy Drew Dog 8....[more]

ABN Films, StreetsOfTheSouth.com and G-Maab Ent present the official soundtrack for the independent film AGAINST EVERYTHING. Hosted by Trae Tha Truth, this two disc set is SLAB'd (Slowed & Chopped) by DJ Bone.

Soundtrack for United Ghetto's Eye Candy DVD. Features all new songs from Yukmouth, The Regime, Messy Marv, San Quinn, Dru Down, Husalah, Balance, and Jacka.