“Our Supremus Maximus Supreme Pizza rules over all other pizzas”, it is declared on the back of the box. That is, of course, a ridiculous claim. I’ve certainly had better. It is good, however, and the toppings, headlined by “sweet” Italian sausage and “premium” pepperoni, look/taste fresher than most you’ll find in the frozen pie section of your local grocery store.
my rating : 4 of 5
Natalie Imbruglia’s Algorithm is formulated to output a dozen or so songs; mostly middling but occasionally to the left; every few years. That means she’s been making mediocre albums since 1997 and this new one is no exception. Her voice still sounds good; her age is hidden in the cover code; and Just Drive is nice, but you won’t be favoriting most of these tracks.
my rating : 3 of 5
2026
The cover, once you realize it’s not a birthday party promo, makes this seem like some kind of compilation, but it’s the new Suga-T album and it sounds better than you might expect. One advantage the rapper has over her brother (E-40) is that she can also sing, which does wonders for some of these hooks. Standout songs include Day Ones, JOB and We Made It Out.
my rating : 3 of 5
2026
Fans have been waiting for a new Erykah Badu album for over a decade. It’s a shame how long this took and it’s not even a solo project. Instead she follows the trend of sharing artistic credit with the main producer; a decision I can’t make sense of. That’s not to say The Alchemist doesn’t belong. His lo-fi psychedelic soul beats are the perfect soundscape for the singer’s melodic ramblings.
That melody is what sets Erykah Badu apart from her diva peers. She is a true talent not just when it comes to singing but making songs. This is probably her best set yet. It’s effortlessly good and sporadically great. When she stops singing and starts talking is when her personality starts to annoy. Her ultimate sin is inviting Westside Gunn to degrade the experience with retarded gun noises.
my rating : 4 of 5
2026
Aside from novelty acts like Lyrically Lively, I think this album; Ice-T’s first in 20 years; makes him the oldest rapper to drop a new album. The fact that it sounds better than a lot of what’s out now says less about the 68-year-old’s skills than the current state of the genre.
“You wanna age niggas out in hip-hop?” he asks on No Competition, “Most you bitch niggas so garbage, why the fuck should I stop?” I don’t think he should; at least not until his teeth fall out or dementia begins to set in. Even then the OG title would’ve never rang truer.
Not that Criminal Migraine compares to Original Gangster. That was his magnum opus. This could very well be his last hurrah; he’s old, rich and not nearly as innovative; but he’s spitting more game (wisdom) than ever. The best songs include Keep It Gangster and No Regrets.
my rating : 3 of 5
2026
A quadruple album? Why not? E-40 already had more songs than almost every rapper. Here’s another 40 for what it’s worth, which, for My Money, isn’t much. His best songs are from his first few albums when he rapped with an array of flows/inflections. The substance is still here; nobody spits game like E-40; but his style; a major part of his allure; has dampered with age. These lazy beats and hooks also do him no favors.
my rating : 2 of 5
2026
The title implies spitting fire and, though he’s not on my top five list, Inspectah Deck’s been “that dude” ever since he held down The City on Wu-Tang Forever. You’ve probably never heard of PA Dre and the producer shouldn’t share album credit; one of hip-hop’s most annoying trends; but his beats are the best thing here. The best songs include Never Fold and Lighter Fluid, though all the collabs are a bit much.
my rating : 3 of 5
2026
This Pan from Mainstays; a Walmart brand; works just fine for it’s purposed use. You can cook or warm Pizza in the oven all day with it. It’s when you start using it for crustless foods, like baked salmon, that the situation gets a little sticky.
my rating : 4 of 5
You’ll be doing yourself a favor placing this Marketside mousse in the fridge an hour or two before eating it. Perhaps most Cheesecakes taste better that way, but it’s the bottom “graham cracker crumb” crust here that’s most notably improved. I would’ve put a hyphen between the French Style bit. It’s otherwise hard to find fault with this tasty treat.
my rating : 4 of 5
They should’ve just made this Cinnamon. Why most, nearly all, varieties of toothpaste are infused with the unpleasant flavor of mint is well beyond me. Not that the Cinna bit doesn’t help because it does. It’s sort of like chewing Big Red.
my rating : 3 of 5
These are easily the worst of the three “limited edition” (Miller) Lite Pringles released in celebration of America’s 250th Independence Day. If they taste like Beer-Braised Steak, I wouldn’t know. The closest thing I can compare the flavor to is coffee, which doesn’t go well with potato “crisps”.
my rating : 3 of 5
I don’t think I’ve ever eaten an onion ring, but I’ve had plenty of Funyuns, which is what these “limited edition” Pringles taste like. They might even be better if only because stackable chips, or “crisps” as they’re described on the can, make for a more convenient snack.
my rating : 4 of 5