Joell Ortiz "free agent" album

 After major set backs with label problems Joell's second album has finally hit store shelves. Joell was signed to Aftermath then asked for a release because of date issues and then he went the independent rout releasing three mix tapes along with a full Slaughterhouse album. Joell also went on many tours and released millions of freestyle's to keep his buzz alive. Now the problem here is this album felt like an obligation and that really hurt the feel. While there were many standout tracks like "battle cry" and "cocaine" the album didn't feel like his first debut "Bodega Chronicles". The production was amazing when it came to beat selection and sound but the concept wasn't at it's best. His radio friendly hit "so hard" could be a national hit if heard by the masses. The thing that i really respect about Joell is that he can make a radio friendly hit without compromising his talent and lyrics. This album has features such as Fat Joe, The Lox, and Royce Da 5'9. I was wondering where "project boy" was because that was one of his greatest tracks ever and it was supposed to be on the album. As far as emceeing Joell shows that he has mastered the art and his heart felt side is shown with "good man is gone". Joell puts lyrics and substance ahead of everything else and thats what you come to like the most about him and this album, The best song hands down was "battle cry' with Joell spitting for 4 mins straight without hook. The album can be purchased on Itunes or your local best buy. Go and support Joell Ortiz not only because he is one of the best but because be is the one of the few great emcee's we have left.