Kickmag’s 2008 Picks
Eric Benet-Love And Life 
The Milwaukee singer returns to some of the original sensuality that made him a standout with his debut True To Myself.
The Game-L.A.X. 
West side homeboy continues the NWA tradition with multiple producers proving again that he acknowledges the influences of lyricists past but he is his own rapper.
Santogold-Santogold 
S.M.V.-Thunder 
Three bass warriors duke it out in layers of virtuosity and fun.
Leon Ware-Moon Ride 
A mature almost ethereal soul trip with a master who penned Marvin Gaye’s I Want You and helped Maxwell with Urban Hang Suite.
Snoop Dogg- Ego Tripping 
More speaker funk from Snoop with notable appearances from Teddy Riley and a country song with Willie Nelson and Everlast.
N.E.R.D.-Seeing Sounds 
Jackson Conti-Sujinho 
Erykah Badu-New Amerykah 
State of Union Erykah style. Sa Ra and Madlib do the most commercially successful boho good.
Musiq Soulchild- OnMyRadio
Musiq maintains his part of the Philly soul lifeline. A decent radio cut with Mary J., his usual channeling of Stevie Wonder and more undiluted devotion.
