Three and a half years ago CNN dropped a bombshell on the rap world in the form of their debut War Report. Now with The Reunion they are attempting to re-ignite the fire they had their first time around.

CNN fans will be happy to learn that Capone and Noreaga still have good lyrical chemistry, and haven't been tainted by success they've had even in the least; they are just as thugged out as in the beginning. The best track on the album comes courtesy of the magnificent DJ Premiere who lends his touch on Invincible. The dark sounding, Alchemist produced Bang Bang features Foxy Brown in the top cameo appearance of the year. It is here that Foxy finally responds to Lil' Kim's disses in a scathing verse of her own. B Ez featuring Nas, and Queens Finest, collaboration with Mobb Deep are both excellent, and will surely please any CNN fan. Other good tracks are the prison inspired Phonetime, and the upbeat All We Got Is Us. Sadly, many of the other tracks lack the intensity that the duo displayed on their debut.

Songs like Gangsta Skit, You Can't Kill Me, and the ridiculous Gunz In Da Air are a waste of time if listened to. Overall, The Reunion is a mediocre album, not bad but not great either. One thing is for sure, The Reunion isn't comparable to its outstanding predecessor The War Report.

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