Lately all the news surrounding the Diplomats has revolved around their assumed and basically official break up. Though heads Jim Jones and Cam’Ron haven’t officially broken the news to the public the fact that Cam hasn’t dropped anything since 200 and Jim Jones’ constant pursuits of other business ventures makes it obvious that Dipset isn’t quite the same anymore. On top of being Warner Brother’s A&R Jim Jones has obviously been hard at work building his new label, Byrdgang Records along with hitting the studio himself. The crew’s debut album, M.O.B. (Members Of Byrdgang) The Album shall be a testament to Jim Jones ever burning hustler’s spirit.

Jim Jones opens up the collective with a reworked and well seasoned version of last year’s mixtape favorite "I’m The Man." Whispers of an all out Dipset break up can be eased but not put completely to rest as Juelz Santana guests on the west coast inspired "Mobbin." Jones sends a deep street rooted message to all the young BGs on the laid back funky ass "Only 17." The late Stack Bundles shows up alongside Jim Jones, Sen, and Mel Matrix on the volatile and explanative "Blasphemy."

For some crazy ass reason both "Money Right" and "Throwin BGs" sound like some shit Justin Timberlake would be singing about some faggot shit all over. All in all the tracks are digestible for just one, maybe two listens at most. For me personally, the album’s highlight comes on the sultry "She So Gangsta" due to the fact the track has an underlying relation to the relationship that my chick and I share. She doesn’t help me bag up dope or none of that shit but she does help me keep my foot in y’alls asses!

You can hear vast similarities between Noe and Jay-Z throughout the collection but on the Jim Jones assisted "Hustle" the similarities definitely cross the fine line of biting. On first sight you’ll probably be confused into thinking that "Oopsy Daisy" is a garbage track but contrary to its candy ass title the end product is actually very enjoyable. Hell Rell proves that some of Dipset may still be intact as he shows up on one of the collection’s standout in "Heartbeat."

Much like most other products from Jim Jones over the past few years M.O.B. The Album is another quality piece of work. With more than enough testaments to gritty New York life Jones and crew deliver a consistent album full of something for just about everything without compromising the hood aspect. The only draw back to the collection is Noe’s constant sounding like Jay-Z. It doesn’t necessarily sound bad, its just annoying as shit to know that what sounds like Jigga is in reality someone else. With that aside everything else is a go; looks like Jim Jones deserves that coveted A&R position after all.