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Dear Checkers: Burgers•Fries•Colas

After visiting Checkers (fast food restaurant) in Augusta, GA I have this to say:

Dear Checkers:

The only thing good about your food was the price I paid for it and the sprite. Both my burger and fries were cold. Even after warming them up, I didn't see anything "world-famous" about the fries. The burger was bland and I didn't finish either of them.  After eying your restaurant for a week straight, wondering what you had to offer, I now know: nothing. I am disappointed. I would like my $3.98 back.

Tip: Treat every customer as if it's their first time visiting; it was mine. Next time, I'll pass.

Disgruntled Customer

Lloyd—King of Hearts

Rated: ALL BAD/Hotmess.com

This cd is terrible. It's amateurish; he's been in/around the game too long for his music to sound like this. First of all, Lloyd needs to find himself. He sounds like Trey Songz, Michael Jackson when he was a part of the Jackson 5 and then something else I can't put my finger on. He needs new writers; his songs are completely hollow. He's not a great vocalist as it is, then you add yelling, yodeling, screaming, crooning and WTF-lyrics...All bad. The cd has no continuity to it. I'm as confused as he sounds with this project. Don't even get me started on "Dedication to my Ex," featuring Andre 3000; they say 3 Stacks is highly selective about where/for whom he does features so I don't understand why he opted to do this. They were singing two different songs. Again, all bad. Do better. Don't waste your time or your money.

Current Track: None-After 3 days of trying to listen to this cd, I give up!

Weezy "F" Baby—Sorry 4 The Wait

Rated: Don't do it it's a trap!

If you're not a blood (gang member) don't bother downloading or listening to this mixtape. This wasn't for the fans at all. It's gang music. It wasn't good. Sorry for the wait? Weezy, you could've kept this. It's not creative in the least bit. People were ranting and raving about his cover of "Sure Thing" but it wasn't great either. I'll give him a +1 for his take on "Grove St. Party," but again...all bad.

Current Track: None, I turned that mess off!

Jill Scott: "Light of the Sun"

 Rated: WC (Worth Coppin')

Jill Scott is another woman who's come under scrutiny by fans because they feel she's "changed." Like Beyonce, her album is solid. It reminds me of her album "Who is Jill Scott?" Classic, timeless, authentic. It's safe to say the only thing different about Jill is her hair. She gives you poetry, lyrics, and soulful singing. It's not all neo-soul though, she has some downright bangers and mainstream singles in "So Gone" (What My Mind Says) featuring Paul Wall and "Shame" (Feat. Eve). Don't let the looks fool you, she's still Jilly from Philly. Old-school feel, new-school message. Cop it.

Current Track: 3 Shame (Feat. Eve)

Beyonce "4"

 Rated: WC (Worth Coppin')

There's so much controversy surrounding this album. I'm not sure why. It sounds like classic Beyonce to me. I've never really been #TeamBey but I don't understand all the flack she's receiving. "4" is a solid album. She does a lot musically, but it works. Some people (Chris Brown) try to be eclectic and it falls short; Beyonce, however, gives you what she always give: something to dance to, something to sing to, and anthems for days. This is a classic album, superstar status. Spend your money, dance and sing 'til your heart's content. 

Current Track: 4: Countdown 
(Really feeling 2: "Schoolin' Life—Deluxe Edition—and 4: Best Thing I Never Had)

Rated: H/M (Hit or Miss)

If you're a huge Breezy fan, cop it. If not, don't. Being the latter, I found the project to be a little all over the place. Good for variety but bad for someone only looking for a particular genre. I find myself pressing skip a lot. A whole lot. The dance and pop tracks don't do it for me. He does have some bangers on this album though. Of course there's "Deuces" and "Look at me now." I also really enjoy the collabo he did with Wiz "Taylor Gang" Khalifa, "Bomb" and would have to say "Paper, Scissors, Rock" is my favorite. This album is eclectic to say the least. Purchase at your own risk.

Current Track: 16,   "Paper, Scissors, Rock "