The Good Times
Cross 1970s smut poetRudy Ray Moorewith  '90s comedic rappers the Afros, marinate them in malt liquor, and what  do you get? Afroman, the first hip-hop-flavored novelty act of the 21st  century. The self-proclaimed hungry hustler's unabashed take on  American rap from a blaxploitation point of view consists of a  laid-back delivery and funky yarns loosely flowing over wah-wah guitar  grooves and Hammond organ riffs. It's guaranteed to amuse some  listeners and offend many, many more. One glance atThe Good  Times' track listing should help you decide into which camp you'll  fall. The subject matter of tunes such as "Because I Got High" (also  featured on theJay and Silent Bob Strike Backsoundtrack) and  "Let's All Get Drunk" is readily apparent. But it's all good in the  'hood. Afroman and crew sound like they're having a great old time  laying it down, and at least one song on this album will make you  laugh.--Rebecca Levine