Memphis Bleek - M.A.D.E. [Clean]

Despite his longtime association with Jay-z, the best and most popular rapper alive during the early 2000s, Memphis Bleek nonetheless continually struggled to overcome his protégé reputation and break through on his own, and his third album, M.a.d.e., again falls a bit short of that mark. Even so, it's a marked improvement for Bleek, a definite step forward and a sure showcase of his growing maturity. His first two albums, Coming Of Age (1999) and Understanding (2000), had their moments, usually on the singles, but for the most part, they weren't lasting statements. Read More