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Prodigy
H.N.I.C. 11/00 2 |
You know, everytime a dynamic duo seperate for a minute to take on new roles, it doesn't really turn out right. For example, when EPMD broke up, neither MC could handle an album on their own. Well the same holds true for Prodigy. To put it plainly, this album kind of sucks. He's lucky I gave it a 2. Yeah, yeah, you're a thug and you bust guns all the time, big deal. the only redeeming songs on the album are "Keep it Thoro" and "You Can Never Feel My Pain". The rest are Mobb Deep throwaways....then again, I wouldn't even call them that. How about Infamous Mobb throwaways. Don't get me wrong, I'm a true fan of Mobb Deep. I've got all of their albums (including Juvenile Hell), but this album was very disappointing. Maybe it was the bland production. I'm used to the monotone flow, but it just sounds blazing over a Havoc track. These other producers he used, just don't do it for me. I'll wait for the next Mobb Deep album. | |
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Richard Pryor
...And Its Deep Too 10/00
*CLASSIC* |
A comical genius. The complete Warner Brothers recordings are now on CD (9 in all). If you want to know who ALL of the young, black comics attempt to mimic, look no further than the one and only Richard Pryor. There will NEVER be another. All of the characters and skits he made famous are here. Pick this one up!!!! | ||
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Guru
Jazzmatazz 4 10/00 3.5 |
The Jazzmatazz series started back in 1993 when Guru decided to put out his first solo joint. I don't think anybody would have guessed that the album would be such an underground smash. "StreetSoul" is the third installment in this winning series. Like on the previous joints, Guru has assembled an all-star lineup. Now you may be wondering why this review isn't under the Hip Hop Reviews section. Well, listen to the album. It's more on an Underground R&B vibe. He's got everyone from old-school jazz legends (Herbie Hancock--"Timeless") to new-school vocalists (Angie Stone -- "Keep Your Worries" and MacyGray -- "All I Said"). While "Street Soul" bursts at the seams with guest talent, Guru steps up his game as a lyricist (by the way, he has always been above par on straight MC skills) and really makes these collaborations work. Check out "Plenty" with Erykah Badu. Their two vibes work perfectly on this song. While there might not be a whole lot of jazz on this one like on his previous efforts, there is definitely soul by the pound. Pick this one up. |
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M.O.P.
Warriorz 10/00 4 |
M.O.P. have been ripping sh*t since 1993 with the underground classic "How About Some Hardcore?". Lil Fame and Billy Danz continue their hard-spittin' lyrical approach with Warriorz. DJ Premier executive produced this gem as well as contributed a few blazing tracks. This album should definitely put M.O.P. on the hip hop map. If you are a fan of pure, un-adulterated, un-saturated, straight up in-yo-face hip hop, buy this album. "Ante Up" will be the club banger for the next few months and is also the lead single. Only Fame and Danz can make you bob your head while you're being held up. Premier came thru on the track "Follow Instructions", but the real gem on this album was produced by Lil Fame himself. "Cold as Ice" is incredible. It uses the sample from "Foreigner" and brings in enough bass to shake your teeth loose. Hopefully, they'll make this the next video (if they get one). Another surprise is the teaming up of M.O.P. with former Flipmodian Lord Have Mercy on the cut "Home Sweet Home". Their gruff, adrenaline-fueled voices mesh well together. Pick this album up ASAP!!! |
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