A step in the right direction

Busta Rhymes traded in his dreadlocks in 2006 when his album “The Big Bang” came out and turned him into an angry thug.

Since “The Big Bang,” his career has not been the same. The new album “Back on My B.S.” is a move back in the right direction for Rhymes’ career, but it still lacks the luster that once roped in fans.

This new album is a return to the old formula, but not all of the songs succeed. Tracks “Give em what they askin for” and “Kill Dem” consist primarily of screaming and yelling with no obvious meaning. “Arab Money” is an ignorant ethnic stereotype and an unsheltered racist anthem.

Many of the tracks on the album are suffering from an eagerness to please and lack the creativity he once possessed. The lyrics are forgettable and the strong beats that most rap listeners thrive on are missing. However, not all the songs fall under that unfortunate category.

A club song like “Arab Money,” even with its ignorant stereotypes, and “Sugar” stand out, with rattling lyrics and decent beats.

Songs like “We Miss You” and “Sugar” possess depth and meaning, which are lacking in many of the album’s other tracks.

Even with a few failures on this album, there are a few successes that will keep Rhyme’s career afloat for a little longer.