Theatre of the Mind

Ludacris' new album Theatre of the Mind was another solid release by everybody's favorite rapper of the South. In an album jam-packed with guest rappers Ludacris still stood out in every track. And speaking of guest artists, Luda managed to bring high quality talent to every song. Industry greats Nas and Jay-Z join together again to light up a track the way they did on "Black Republican" and "Success", on Nas' Hip Hop is Dead and Jay-Z's American Gangster, respectively. Concerned artists Spike Lee and Common join Luda for a socially aware "Do the Right Thang". These are only the tip of the creative talent that help boost Ludacris' new titanic album.

As expected, Ludacris provides many fun and funny tracks on this album, most notably "One More Drink" and "Everybody Hates Chris". This entire album isn't all light material though. As already, mentioned Luda and Common spark up a hot track that is incendiary in its material and message. Overall, Ludacris released an entertaining album full of creative rhymes, beats, and stories...as he promised in the opening track and through his consistent repoirtoir that could "fill up a CD-changer" as the Southern Gangster would put it.