Review:
MMG’s second group album is about as good as its first,
if not a little better and more consistent. Though, it does not have any
standout tracks like Tupac
Back or 600 Benz. Black Magic is probably
the standout cut from the album. While it has a fairly generic street-banger
beat, Rick Ross’s hook and Meek Mill’s verses are great. Power Circle is the other
memorable song. Coming in at just over eight minutes, it features a verse from
the each member of the MMG posse (other than Omarion), and a great verse from
Kendrick Lamar. As far as features go, Self Made Vol. 2 has a lot highlighted
by Kendrick Lamar, NaS and Bun B. The MMG crew is a very complimentary group
headed by Rick Ross, Wale and Meek Mill (who has some of the best stuff on the
album). Gunplay and Stalley also have some good verses on the album (I wish
Gunplay was on more of it), and definitely make their voices heard as the newer
members of the group. Omarion, on the other hand, is the weak link, and French
Montana continues to be forgettable. I called Self Made Vol. 1 a glorified
mixtape, and I feel sort of the same way about this. The production is decent,
but nothing special. Half of the tracks on this album would be filler on a Ross,
Wale or Meek Mill solo album. That said, this is still well worth checking out
for fans of MMG. 3/5
Essential
Tracks:
2)
Power Circle – Gunplay,
Stalley, Wale, Meek Mill & Rick Ross featuring Kendrick Lamar, produced by
Lee Major
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