As far as rap albums go, Wiz Khalifa's fifth studio release is blockbuster material.
The North Dakota rapper's guest roster is like a who's who of hip-hop, with Schoolboy Q, Snoop Dogg, Nas, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj and Jeezy all making appearances.
Backing this all-in rap pack are the kind of big-budget cinematic beats you'd expect from a rap star who can both headline Rhythm & Vines and hold his own against a legacy star like Snoop.
But Blacc Hollywood is about as satisfying as nursing a bucket of fried chicken in front of a Michael Bay movie: initially appealing, you'll finding yourself feeling lazy, sick and like you need a shower afterwards.
Wiz does have his charms, especially on the twisted and slurred stoner rasps of The Sleaze. He's even better when he gets mellow and introspective on House in the Hills, detailing his beginnings as, "The kid that came from nothing".
Problem is, it's followed up by Ass Drop, a song dedicated to the art of making your "knees hit the dirt". That's as good a metaphor as any for Blacc Hollywood, because this is a muddled mess that's riddled with skidmarks.
Verdict:
Brain dead antics from weed-loving star
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- TimeOut