Jahshua Smith

Add Date: February 19 

Artist: Jahshua Smith 

Album: The Final Season 

Label: BLAT! Pack 

Genre: Hip hop 

Comments: Displaying influences that include Nas, 2Pac and De La Soul, the Michigan MC Jahshua Smith--who formerly recorded as JYoung the General--delivers a very solid rap LP with The Final Season. With socially conscious lyrics and smooth, R&B-infused beats, Smith's music hearkens back to the pinnacle of '90s hip hop while still sounding very modern.

A very strong album--start with tracks 3, 10, 7, 11 and 14.