Modesty should earn respect, not braggadocio. So although Lil' Wayne will (unjustly) find more success rapping than some tattooed art school grad/Midwestern rapper like Coolzey, that doesn't mean he deserves it.

The Honey is an interesting album. It's not that he's a parody of rap per se, although he is imitating other styles any hip-hop fan has heard. So what's he doing? Mash Biz Markei, Weird Al and Slug's personalities together and you might end up with something along Coolzey's lines. Listen to "Little By Little" and try not to want to befriend him. Listen to "Retina Scan" and remember why you fell in love with hip-hop in the first place.

He isn't just a poor man's imitation. With guests like Sadat X (from Brand Nubian) and Copywrite, he's proven he can make impressive friends. There are, at times, a storm of sounds reminiscent of Jedi Mind Tricks (thank you Italian-sounding samples) and at times an overabundance of references to loving ladies and weed. Coolzey doesn't sound like a thief or copycat, he sounds like a fan and a fun-loving guy. And you know what? It feels good to hear a rapper mock himself, credit his influences, address stumbling blocks and so much more - it's nice to hear someone who isn't just writing raps about how great he is. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery and a lot of folks should feel awfully flattered after hearing this. (Public School Records)