The allegedly streetwise Budden has enough momentum to become this summer’s Clipse, but beyond the unstoppable single “Pump It Up,” the grooves are cut-rate and the rhymes offer decreasing levels of charisma. Another sign that Budden’s notebook might be a little short on material: Busta Rhymes cameos on “Fire.” Joe Warminsky
Joe Budden
A few of the things we’re listening to this week, in no particular order
