Fans have a love / hate relationship with Joe Budden ... I get it, I know. Building a cult-like fanbase over the years, Joe was one of the first to find dominance at utilizing social media and specifically platforms like BlogTV. Long before the podcast or shows on Complex or Revolt, Joe created a lane through vulnerability and letting his fans see behind the curtain. The narrative today might be that the fans didn't purchase the music once streaming hit or that the industry held him back or that he wasn't considered 'cool' enough amongst his peers... I don't know exactly, but what I do know, the fans and the industry-alike are missing out by not supporting this "All Love Lost" album. I think it's near-masterful from start to finish -- if you believe that music should be from the heart and create true emotion! Beyond that, his ear for production is at its best, and Parks' work behind the boards is top notch! Live instrumentation, layered vocals (from Joe and Emanny) made this truly one of my favorite projects of the year. Stream the full LP via Spotify below... and props to Rory and Mal on their collective Podcast with Joe; I'm tuned in for every episode. Back to the music, dig in...