Perhaps one of the most anticipated hip-hop releases of the past year, "Death of a Pop Star" is a collaborative effort by Mississippi rapper, David Banner and renowned mega-producer, 9th Wonder. This album is billed as a quasi tribute to the late king of pop, Michael Jackson. The overall theme is less of a tribute and more of a "where do we go from here?" kind of feel. The lyrics discuss some of the major issues highlighted by the questions raised by Jackson's death, such as child molestation and drug abuse. Another topic of discussion is the concept of taking responsibility for maintaining Jackson's legacy. Banner's delivery is unorthodox, but wreaks of an intelligence and talent unique to him. He is no stranger to this more socially conscious style, having visited such issues on past solo projects. 9th Wonder is right in his element, having worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop; Erykah Badu, Jay-Z, and Destiny's Child, to name a few. This collaboration lives up to the critical expectations, which were high given the caliber of the artists involved. For these two prolific hip-hop artists, having little in common with the late pop star, in a musical sense, serves as a testament to the scope of Jackson's influence and his ability to transcend genres, which is a grand homage in itself.
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Diamonds On My Pinky
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