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Snoop Dogg, NIN, Rick Ross and more

March 11, 2008

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New music: in stores and online
It's been a quiet year for hip-hop so far, but new discs from Snoop, Rick Ross and Del the Funky Homosapien could change that.
Snoop Dogg, 'Ego Trippin''

Snoop Dogg, 'Ego Trippin''

Critic's Rating:
3

The Doggfather gets a little more personal on rambling ninth album

Nine Inch Nails, 'Ghosts I-IV'

Nine Inch Nails, 'Ghosts I-IV'

Critic's Rating:
2 1/2

Freed from the shackles of major labels, Trent Reznor churns out a double disc of...instrumentals?

Rick Ross, 'Trilla'

pick Rick Ross, 'Trilla'

Critic's Rating:
4

Miami's hip-hop kingpin shines on sophomore outing

Junkie XL, 'Booming Back at You'

Junkie XL, 'Booming Back at You'

Critic's Rating:
3

Dutch producer returns with a little less conversation, a little more rocktronic action

The Presidents of the United States of America, 'These Are the Good Times People'

The Presidents of the United States of America, 'These Are the Good Times People'

Critic's Rating:
3

More snarky novelty rock? If you don't like it, you can 'Lump' it

Del the Funky Homosapien, 'The Eleventh Hour'

Del the Funky Homosapien, 'The Eleventh Hour'

Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

Veteran West Coast rapper is still offbeat as ever on Def Jux debut

Jaymay, 'Autumn Fallin''

Jaymay, 'Autumn Fallin''

Critic's Rating:
3 1/2

New York anti-folkie offers a warm vibe and smart lyrics on buzzworthy debut

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