MJG

I've always been a big fan of MJG, so when he dropped this solo joint back in '97, I snapped it up without hesitation. In my eyes, MJG always had a better flow than his more popular running mate, Eightball. That flow is fairly represented on this album. Of course, since this was released in 1997 -- the dawn of the jiggy era, there are a few lame attempts at major radio hits (That Girl, for example). Those attempts are kept to a minimum though and what's left is a fairly solid, albeit ignored album. Fans of Eighball & MJG probably already know about this joint, but I don't think too many others were really checking for it. There isn't really much more for me to add here. The production, handled exclusively by Mo-Suave-A -- if I'm reading the credits correctly, is distinctly southern on some tracks and universally dope on others. It makes for a good mix and a pretty good listen from on the South's most overlooked rappers.

No More Glory [Suave House / Universal Records 1997]

1. Keep Your Mind
2. Hip Hop Voodoo
3. 10th Grade [Skit]
4. Good Damm Man
5. Shine and Recline feat. Eightball
6. That Girl feat. Rodney Ellis
7. Slippin'
8. Take No Shit feat. The FEDZ & Bun B.
9. Pimpin' Ain't Easy
10. Black Mac Is Back feat. Eightball
11. No More Glory
12. What Is This
13. Questions [Skit]
14. Don't Hold Back
15. Reflections
16. Hard But Fair
17. Middle Of The Night feat. Eightball