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Jill Scott
Who Is Jill Scott? Summer/00 5 |
I know, I know, I'm kind of late, but there was a lot of hip hop coming out and as you all know, hip hop comes first and fore most. Anyway, after Sef Dog gave this joint his stamp of approval, I knew i had to go out and get it. I'm glad I did. this album just flows. I haven't heard anything this heart felt since Infinite Possibilities. Jill makes you feel like you've known her for years. She's an excellent storyteller. Jazzy Jeff and his production squad should get major props for this album. They have molded a perfect album. It will be hard to top this one. I could sit here and mention every song that stands out, but I'd end up breaking down the entire album. If you haven't already, go pick this one up. | |
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Spragga Benz
Fully Loaded Summer/00 3.5 |
Fully Loaded is Dancehall with a Hip Hop twist. Spragga Benz is a top notch DJ. His mouth is filthy and so are the tracks. Put this on the tables and you'll be reminded of the 1992 reggae floor at "The Ritz" for all you D.C. cats. "Pum Pum Conqueror" and "Mur-da-rah" will make you work up a sweat as the bass pounds at a frenetic pace. "Backshot" adds Lay Saw to the mix. Just imagine for a moment, the two nastiest MC's, on a single track, going back and forth about, well , you know the rest. This song is downright raunchy. If you like Mad Lion, you'll like Spragga Benz. | ||
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Jazzyfatnasteez
The Once & Future 10/99 4.5 |
The Jazzyfatnastees have been in this game a while and it shows on their debut album, "The Once and Future". True fans will know the group has dwindled down to a duo, and have been doing background vocals for The Roots for the past couple of years. Their debut album is soulful and tender. It reminds you of classic old-school R&B. Both vocalists can sing better than most R&B vocalists out today. "The Wound" has a nice, mellow back drop that allows the listener to dwell on the lyrics of the song and soak them in. My personal favorite is "The Breakthrough" with its rich, deep bass line. It actually had my trunk rattling! Don't get it twisted though, this is one of those deep, soulful songs, that have classic written all over it. Other songs to check out are "Why", "The Lie" and "How Sad". One of the best things about this album I feel is the emotion that seems to ooze out of each track. There are no "Bills, Bills, Bills" type of songs or really anything they currently play on the radio. This album is for adults who appreciate superior vocals backed by deep, grooving bass lines. Pick this one up ASAP as I've heard its hard to come by. |
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Bumpy Knuckles
Industry Shakedown 07/00 3.5 |
Freddie Foxxx has been working on his debut album for nearly 10 years now. He's been thru several labels as well as several crews. The king of the third verse finally spits on his solo debut "Industry Shakedown" and he seems pretty pissed. Nobody is safe from his lyrical beat downs. Steve Stoute, Sylvia Rhone and Lyor Cohen all catch it on the title track. Even a few fellow rhymers (Noreaga & Memphis Bleek) catch a beatdown on "Inside Your Head". Production was handled mostly by Mr. Foxxx himself with a few additional gems produced by DJ Premier ("Real Ni**a Sh*t" and "Part of My Life") and Pete Rock ("Industry Shakedown"). He also shares the mic with fellow underground favorites M.O.P. on "Bumpy Bring It Home" and "The Masters". My favorite track is the joint by DJ Premier. Bumpy just can't seem to control himself over the beat and it makes for nice head-bob session. The only problem I have with the album is that you get kind of tired of bumpy beating everybody down on damn near every song. A little variety wouldn't have hurt. All in all, it is worth the dough. |
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