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Artful Dodger

Air traffic is out of control on the Game’s third effort

A LTHOUGH DETRACTORS (RIGHTLY) PEGGED Doctor’s Advocate single “Wouldn’t Get Far” as misogynistic, we gave the Game a “get out of jail free” card. 2e Compton MC is routinely more entertaining, confessional and compelling than any of his former G-Unit cronies, and that includes 34. After a recent felony weapons charge setback, some are suggesting that LAX might be his last album, which is a shame. We love the whole package, from the incessant namedropping to his unique set of insecurities. But what Game does better than almost every nth generation gangsta is tell truly inspired/inspirational stories. LAX hit “Game’s Pain” somehow pays homage to growing up hip-hop without coming off as self-indulgent treacle. 2ere’s something deeply honest about his observations that’s desperately lacking on the dial. Debut !e Documentary is regarded as a modern classic, but considering the dated quality of Dre’s then-pristine production, we can’t help but think better days are ahead.



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