MOG Editorial Review

Since first rising to fame as a member of Little Brother, producer 9th Wonder has become an in-demand producer for everyone from Jay-Z to Murs, but the array of MCs he's lined up The Wonder Years might serve as his best showcase yet. Though his name has been attached to many partnerships (including Murs and David Banner) over the past few years, 9th Wonder's productions are best heard with a variety of rappers, whether it's the soulful R&B provided by Phonte or Holly Weerd on "One Night" and "Your Smile," or the experimental future rap of Blu on standout "Piranhas." Though his past collaborations have caused some hip-hop fans to consider 9th Wonder a one-trick pony, The Wonder Years is proof that he's anything but.