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DJ Khaled – Kiss the Ring album review

While the cover of Kiss the Ring finds DJ Khaled doing his best Drake impression while wearing a comically oversized ring, don’t believe for a second that he has stepped away from his shtick. Khaled drops his yearly albums mostly to remind listeners of how ingrained he is in mainstream Hip-Hop. He’s not the type that could revolutionize the genre if he wanted to, but he is still surprisingly relevant in 2012.

From up-and-comers like 2 chainz and Meek Mill to big names like Kanye West, Nas, and Rick Ross, there really is an incredible roster on Kiss the Ring. With this ridiculous amount of talent, it’s not surprising that the album is full of songs that will be all over the radio in the very near future.

The absolutely vicious “Bitches & Bottles” seems like the obvious choice for the next single off of Kiss the Ring. Future sings a hook that is destined to be hide in the nooks and crannies of your brain and show up unexpectedly. As the beat builds, getting darker and darker, he howls out at the top of his lungs giving the chorus a life of its own. T.I. shows up in full Urban Legend mode for a verse that is an incredible reminder of his effortless confidence and talent when he’s on. Wayne’s verse isn’t as powerful in comparison, but having the instruments drop out for his first few bars makes it much more dynamic.

“Hip Hop” starts off with Khaled claiming that “This shit’s special!” which transitions into a verse that only the legendary Scarface could pen. While the sentiment would seem trite coming from a rapper without his credentials, Face beautifully describes the tumultuous ride that has been his career and how the rap game has left him with a bitter taste in his mouth. Anthropomorphizing his livelihood opens up a rawness in Scarface’s bars that does wonders for the track.

Kiss the Ring isn’t going to make any Top 10 lists as an album, but a few tracks will stick around long enough to justify a 2013 release for Khaled. That’s probably all he was aiming for anyway.

DJ Khaled - Kiss the Ring album review

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DJ Khaled “We The Best Forever” Episode 29

DJ Khaled “We The Best Forever” Episode 29

DJ Khaled performs his new single “Welcome To M Hood” with Rick Ross and Lil Wayne on the ‘I Am Still Music Tour’ in Miami and Orlando! Courtesy of Dazed One Productions & Andy Boy Genius!

We The Best Forever arriving on June 28th!

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Behind The Scenes: DJ Khaled “Welcome To Me Hood (Remix)”

Behind The Scenes: DJ Khaled “Welcome To Me Hood (Remix)”

Go behind the scenes of DJ Khaled’s new monstrous video for his “Welcome To Me Hood (Remix)” record featuring Ludacris, T-Pain, Busta Rhymes, Mavado, Twista, Birdman, Ace Hood, Fat Joe, Jadakiss, Bun B, Game & Waka Flocka.

We The Best Forever in stores June 28th!

Video by Derick G.

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DJ Khaled – Welcome To My Hood video featuring Lil’ Wayne, T-Pain, Rick Ross and Plies

DJ Khaled – Welcome To My Hood video featuring Lil’ Wayne, T-Pain, Rick Ross and Plies

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DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever" Episode 11

DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever" Episode 11

Go behind the scenes with DJ Khaled as he previews something from the upcoming YMCMB project, gives another We The Best Forever Public Service Announcement, touches down Orlando for the Florida classic, shuts down the radio at 92 Jamz, hits Roxy nightclub and kicks it in the studio with Ace Hood.

We The Best Forever the album is due out in 2011.

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DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever" Episode 10

DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever" Episode 10

Go behind the scenes with DJ Khaled as he receives his platinum plaque for his smash single “All I Do Is Win”, travels to ATL for The Soul Train awards, visits T-Pain in the studio to give him his platinum plaque and parties with Cash Money for Lil Wayne’s homecoming party. We The Best Forever YMCMB is coming soon!

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DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever" Episode 9

DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever" Episode 9

Go behind the scenes with DJ Khaled as he hits a Miami Heat game, the studio and a video shoot. We The Best Forever is coming soon!

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DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever" PSA

DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever" PSA

DJ Khaled talks about what’s on the horizon for 2011 and bigs up L.A. Reid! We The Best Forever the album is coming soon!

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DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever" Episode 8

DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever" Episode 8

Travel with DJ Khaled on the road to We The Best Forever as he parties with Jeezy and visits the UCF Homecoming.

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DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever" Episode 7

DJ Khaled "We The Best Forever" Episode 7

DJ Khaled continues the road to We The Best Forever as he hits the studio and goes to a couple shoots.