In Brief

With more guests than a high-rise hotel, DJ Clue’s latest collection features fiery performances from such rap heavyweights as Eminem, DMX, Jay-Z and Busta Rhymes. The artists deliver stinging rhymes in their signature styles, making for a heavy load of boast-heavy lyrics. Without any stories to break up the bragging, the 23-song album could become tiresome to casual listeners, though strong production keeps it moving at a steady pace.

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