I love Rhymefest. He's not someone I can listen to every week or anything, but going back to CD every now and then is like remembering a favorite book. Despite his Kanye ties, I think the dude is clever, smart and not overly preachy while still political.

He is also ridiculous. I mean, the dude did a cover of "Build Me Up Buttercup" with ODB that is one of the most amazing things ever. And it seems like he is letting the ridiculous take over as I just found out he has a new mixtape out that is based around, of all things, Michael Jackson.

Needless to say, it is insane. It is also infinity listenable. I dig Mark Ronson, and he produced it, so the beats are enjoyable, the spits good and the concept...something. It does expose a major flaw of Rhymefest, which is that despite his large personality, his flow is a little flat and his beats tend to run together, but the fact that this sort of madness is the mixtape makes me excited for his sophomore release.

Does anyone else feel like we're just twiddling out thumbs until spring comes and every album anticipated album comes out? April is gonna be off the chain.

Man in the Mirror (Thanks to Wale)