STYLES P - Time Is Money Review

Few albums are as aptly or unfortunately titled as Styles P's (Ruff Ryders/Interscope). Four years since the release of his gold-selling solo debut, A Gangster & A Gentleman, Styles has seen much of his shelf-life and earning potential waste away. The Lox member has been hobbled by industry politics, label drama and a prison bid that kept him locked-up while the Ruff Ryders Empire weakened. SP the Ghost is finally ready to make up for missed opportunities and release his sophomore effort, which flaunts the husky and street-savvy lyrics that keep fans clamoring for the D-Block....full text Styles has made quite a name for himself in Hip-Hop, on and off the mic, so when he says Time Is Money, we know that he knows just what he’s talking about. He’s spent a good portion of that time on several iron vacations and also in a musically stagnated state due to label disputes with The Shiny Suit Man himself. Regardless of these setbacks, The Mighty Mighty D-Block has managed to persevere and remain to be one of the most lyrically ferocious and respected crews in today’s Hip-Hop world. Panero takes his time on this joint to show us why there’s more than one member of his crew that should be considered top 5 dead or alive....full text Clipse’s Hell Hath No Fury recently showcased the constructive effect that label politics and multi-year delays can have on artists. The Virginia duo channeled all of the rage and frustration of their situation and created a forebodingly sublime tour de force. Now, under similar circumstances, LOX member Styles P finally releases his sophomore album, Time Is Money, after roughly two years of postponement....full text