Isaiah Bienaime

There’s no doubt that by Wild Ones’ 2012 release, pop-rapper Flo Rida had become a “singles artist,” one who soars high in the three- to four-minute format. Give him thin but clever ideas — that acoustic guitar riffs might sound fun with hip-hop beats or that whistling also looks like oral sex — and you get hot, infectious fluff, the hottest of which here is “Whistle,” a DJ Frank E production that might have been handed to Kesha , Katy Perry , or even Maroon 5 , although Flo Rida does it much justice, reviving a come-on that goes back to Lauren Bacall and putting a couple energy drinks’ worth of power behind it. The title cut with Sia is close to Katy Perry ’s “Fireworks” but crafted to support a sports highlight reel instead of teenage dreams, and then there’s the Etta James -sampling “Good Feeling” with producers Dr. Luke and Avicii replacing David Guetta from the previous album and offering that urban-pop glitter-flash that should make purists scream and the Black Eyed Peas jealous. Speaking of the previous album (2010′s Only One Flo, Pt. 1), this is also a short, almost EP-length album that comes with nine tracks in its standard version and with no full-length flow, and while it was originally titled Only One Rida, Pt. 2 and designed as some kind of sequel, continuity doesn’t matter in this pop-rap-urban-dance landscape, as this genre is as “in the moment” as it comes. Wild Ones would be dragged down by any tacked-on sense of purpose, and thinking of Flo Rida as equal parts thrill seeker and hitmaker is easy as the album races to its absolutely silly, LMFAO -featuring finish. It’s gimmicky, lightweight, and best taken in small chunks, but get a glitter-friendly crowd together and it gets the party started, succeeding at its one and only goal. ~ David Jeffries

Sonic and the Secret Rings delivers an excellent sense of speed and plenty of depth, and what's just as impressive is that it makes Sonic fun again. After a slew of disappointing and downright bad games, Sega's speedy hedgehog has finally returned in a game worthy of the Sonic legacy. It's far from perfect, but I believe the good in it outweighs what I don't like as much about the experience. For the most part, I had fun playing this one, and I believe it's worthy enough to be enjoyed as a game (Not as a dartboard if you're a Sonic "fan"). Just be sure to expect a bit of flawed play along the way.

Regarding the game as a whole, critics felt that Sonic Colors was one of the best entries in the Sonic series. IGN declared it one of the best games available for the Wii, and awarded it their "Quick Fix" award of 2010. Douglas concluded that "Wii owners shouldn't miss an opportunity to play with Sonic at his best". Sonic Colors is the first good game starring Sonic the Hedgehog in 15 years. Sonic Colors, basically It was good enough to bring Sonic back up. I didn't really like the change of voice actors, though. I liked the 4Kids and Adventure voice actors, but I guess that'll have to do. The gameplay is WAY better than of 06, the graphics are good for a Wii game, decent story, and just overall good. Sonic Colours is a worthy successor of the saga we have learned to love in the 90's. Sonic Colors boasts great level design. Not only are the levels all visually interesting, thanks to the detailed and colorful graphics, but the camera and the world shift from 3-D to 2-D and back in an elegant and cohesive manner. It played it safe and was easy enough for the critics to enjoy while giving the illusion of going fast. Critics liked it, people liked it. Pretty much exactly this. It took no risks and had a more universal appeal than most Sonic games. Sonic Colors was able to strike a healthy balance between 2D and 3D gameplay, featuring some of the tightest platforming and speediest gameplay out of any Sonic title. It's a rare instance of true Sonic gameplay fusion, and it's done wonders to keep Sonic Colors in the favor of fans ever since its release.

A Boogie is an incredibly dynamic artist with a range of different styles and a unique voice that works both rapping and singing. He shows off his eclecticism and evolution on Artist 2.0. A Boogie's sound is his biggest priority. Above everything, the song needs that right sound. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie isn't shy about being the King of New York. On Artist 2.0 Deluxe, the Highbridge rapper spits over beats that his foes would murder while maintaining this melodic sound that made him one of hip-hop's most sought after acts. Get news, offers reviews for musicals & plays. Multi-platinum recording artist A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie's highly-praised, third LP Artist 2.0 has debuted at #1 on Billboard's Top Rap Albums Chart and #2 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart.