25 reviews singles from Rhymefest, Maino, and Jamie Foxx.

Rhymefest ft. Little Brother “How High” 

Chicago artist, Rhymefest, has released a new track “How High” after a drawn out absence on the music scene. This single features the North Carolina duo, Little Brother, and is produced by S1 and Caleb (of Soul Kontrollaz Production). Rhymefest and rapper Big Pooh and Phonte (of Little Brother) take an alternate approach to “how high”; instead of marijuana saturated lyrics, they profess the importance of overcoming obstacles and striving for excellence and positivity. The lyricism of Rhymfest and Big Pooh, smooth harmony of vocalist, Phonte, and the electric production culminate beautifully. It’s great to see lyrics of substance returning to hip-hop. Expect Rhymefest’s album El Che sometime this spring.

–Alex Freeman

Maino “Tiger Woods (Get ‘Em Tiger)”

Tiger Woods’ highly publicized affair with countless women has become the source of inspiration for Maino’s latest single, titled after the infamous cheater himself, “Tiger Woods”. The chorus proclaims, “Man I’m just a dog, I’d be faithful if I could….but I’m Tiger Woods.” Maino applies Tiger’s  incessant cheating habits to his life, describing the many woman around the world he has has relations with, all while having a woman at home. Nevertheless, listeners may feel their head bobbing as they listen to the track, even chuckling at the outrageously open talks of “side chicks” and “jump-offs”. This may be the aftermath of taking Young Money’s “Every Girl” a little too seriously.

–Alex Freeman

Jamie Foxx ft. Justin Timberlake “Winner”

R&B artist and comedian Jamie Foxx teams up with multi-talented Justin Timberlake on his latest track “Winner” off his upcoming fourth studio album. “I know they want me to fall, but ain’t nothing bigger than this” is what the two are implying as they profess throughout the song that they are winners despite their haters. It has not been released yet if this or “Speak French” ft. Gucci Mane will be the first single to introduce Foxx’s upcoming album.

–Letese Clark