Theater of the Mind (2008)

Good Show: Ludacris' new album is familiar but fun

Consummate rapper-actor that he is, Ludacris is calling his latest project a Theater of the Mind and billing his guest vocalists as ''co-stars.'' Of course, Luda himself is still cast in his signature role, the same affably ribald player with the unflappable flow whom audiences will recall from five previous features. What with all the A-listers who roll through — T.I.! Jay-Z! Ving Rhames? — Theater feels a bit like yet another Ocean's Eleven sequel. We've watched this movie more than a few times, but it's always fun to see this many talented pals cutting loose together. B

Download This: Listen to songs from the new album on the artist’s “MySpace”