Listen Up: T.I., Chief Keef

by Steve Jones, USA TODAY

December 17, 2012

Listen Up: T.I., Chief Keef
T.I. releases his new album 'Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head.' (Credit: AP)

T.I., Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head
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* * * out of four

T.I. has had his share of drama over the past few years. This Marvin Gaye-inspired album serves notice that it won't hold him back. Akon, Andre 3000 and R.Kelly help him make the case that he is still a hip-hop king.

Download:Wildside, Sorry, Can U Learn

Chief Keef, Finally Rich
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* * 1/2 out of four

In a year, the Chicago rapper, 17, has gone from posting YouTube videos while under house arrest on a weapons charge to making his major label debut. He's stirred controversy with his gun-clapping themes, but hits home with his target audience.

Download:Hate Being Sober, Love Sosa, I Don't Like

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