Rating: NNN
Jadakiss has been at it going on 10 years now, and with his second solo LP he seems to be aiming for the top tier in the rap game. Kiss Of Death certainly is accessible, Jada’s voice is raspier and more gravelly than ever, it’s got strong verses and good guest appearances by his Lox compadres Eminem and Kanye West, so most of the record is pretty good. The choruses aren’t always memorable, and when the songs have forgettable R&B hooks and are forgettable, it can make for aggravating moments. But when Jadakiss has a heavy beat behind him, this record stands with the year’s best.
