Roc Boyz/ Various - Roc BoyzEver since it's inception in 1996, Roc A Fella Records has been a hip hop dynasty that's housed some the culture's most beloved artists. On the Roc Boyz Compilation, DJ LRM does an excellent job reminding folks why the Roc was on top of the hip hop world for so long as he rounds up the label's most devoted troops for a mesmerizing lyrical carnival. Throughout much of the collection, Beanie Sigel, Freeway, Memphis Bleak and Tru Life contribute smooth

Dogs and Cats

In conjunction with the preparation of a fresh edition for the Rameau Opera Omnia of the May 1744 version of Dardanus (under the aegis of the Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles)

Not only does multi-platinum award-nominated Baton Rouge artist do so for himself and his family

But becoming famous isn't easy

which he said overshadowed more mature works

the Canadien pianists Louis Lortie and Hélène Mercier return in a watershed collection of magnificently played duets by Rachmaninoff including the two suites and an arrangement for his Symphonic Dances

beguiling sound

romantic programs

string arrangements & Dan Barrett-trombone

and found magic in between places

In the view of the music magazine Rondo: "With their precise

Vinyl LP pressing of this collection from the legendary crooner