Cormega has been in the game since Nas mentioned him in "One Love" but hasn't gotten the shine he has probably deserved.   Whether it was jail time, being dropped from Def Jam or beefing with former friend Nas, Mega has suffered a lot.   His album Legal Hustle is Mega's third independent release and he has never let the people down on the first two so lets give you brief review of this new album and get you ready for the new LP Urban Legend and the official release of the classic The Testament LP coming soon after 7-8 years of waiting since Def Jam never released it.  

"Beautiful Mind" is Mega talking about why he is slept on in the game and what he is tired of on the streets and in the rap game.  

M.O.P. come to get some airplay (they haven't done it since they have been on the Roc) on "Let It Go". Do I really need to say that the trio destroyed the beat? Well I just did so there you go!

"The Bond" produced by AX, features a great Foxy Brown impersonator named Dona and she with Mega show a nice chemistry together as they talk about how far they will go to protect each other in the streets.

"Bring It Back" produced by Ayatollah uses a Isaac Hayes line and Mega talks about the rap game from his childhood and what it takes to be nice.   It's nice to see MCs that don't have a problem with giving credit to the forefathers of the game.

"Hoody" uses the beat made famous by Junior Mafia and Mega and Dona talk about   the scene in the clubs and street in NYC.

"Dangerous" uses a reggae sound with Vybz Kartel and Unda P. to help Mega talking about some hustles he's done in the past and why he is a tough person to mess with.

Ghostface comes from Staten Island to help Mega in the combo joint "Tony Montana" (tying together Tony Starks and Mega Montana together).   Both players in this game play very well over the big moment music you'd likely hear at the climax of a film.   This beat produced by The Feil Brothers couldn't have been better considering the two artists.

Other songs to check out are "Stay Up", "Personified", "Deep Blue Seas" featured Kurupt and Jayo Felony, "Redemption" featuring AZ in a return of Firm days and "Sugar Ray and Hearns" featuring Large Professor.

Overall this album is very decent. While Dona's voice does get annoying because of the similarities to Foxy most of   the collaborative efforts are timely and production on the joint is tight.   Mega talks about his status in the rap game, the problems in the streets and loyalty, which seems like a very big deal to him.   The album shows that Mega does have the necessary skills to sell records but he still doesn't have that breakout song or songs that most fair weather listeners need to grab the LP.  

Still I think this album is nice and I give Legal Hustle 4 globes.

 
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