Jibbs

One of the most anticipated debuts of 2006, Jibbs announces the arrival of another hip-hop titan from the Midwest. Jibbs has the same relaxed flow as fellow St. Louis rappers Nelly and Chingy, and like those emcees, Jibbs splits the difference between iced-out libertine and suave lady's boy. He has diamond-soaked daydreams, shopping sprees for special ladies and long, fleshy nights. Certainly precocious, the 15-year-old Jibbs succinctly distills pop rap tropes over the sort of club-friendly production that needs to be played loud.