fans of underground rap?

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: fans of underground rap?

What about "Say Hello". I love the music on that track

[X*Cell]

Re: fans of underground rap?

What about "Say Hello". I love the music on that track

lol i was listening to this track as I read this... It's a good song.

[X*Cell]

Re: fans of underground rap?


Artist: The Away Team
Album: Training Day
Producers: Khrysis
Release Date: November 2nd, 2007

I'll cut to the chase. Khrysis is a fantastic producer who really overdoes his unorthodox style on this album. If you've listened to Khrysis he has two sides. One side that packs soul and punch for some of the finest beats you'll ever hear. The other times like this album which are thankfully scarce he drops some of the weirdest beats that don't quite cater to me. AT ALL. With the juvenile hooks conjured up by Sean Boog who in all my wildest dreams couldn't ever possibly be someone's favorite artist, this piece of work looks more like a piece of trash. His emphasis of the "P" or "C" sound can and will get tiresome. Like "National Anthem" but to a new degree, this album fails to please. It's best that Khrysis and Sean Boog part ways and go their separate roads. Khrysis, keep on the boards. Sean Boog, find another rapper to team up with so there is some kind of balance.

Some cool things you will find on this album though: "Scream Out!" basically samples "The Last Time" by 9th Wonder on The Dream Merchant 2, which is known for it's Royce da 5'9" cameo. Sean Boog lyrically rips this song. Like no joke, he's pretty incredible on it. "The Odds" beat is very enthralling. Evidence's verse in "Sum Of Me" is nasty. On the same song Darien Brockington's vocals fire up the hook but Boog makes it awkward with the way he says "some of me". The beat is hot as hell though.

• Grade:
  • 75% (C)
• Song to Download:
  • "Scream Out!"
  • Produced by:
    • Khrysis

I would also like to add that I've just reviewed two albums in a row that have the same name of a 'Denzel Washington playing a bad guy' movie.

[X*Cell]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Artist: The Bluntologist
Album: Blunt Sessions
Producers: Blunt
Release Date: November 2nd, 2007

Canada has been on their game in hip-hop. Toronto with Prince Ali, and now Vancouver with this. The beats are all really really nice but some of the emcees on here need to hang up the mic. On the songs with the veterans like Edo G, Edgar Allen Floe, or Tragedy Khadafi, the beats get to shine. Unfortunately I can't find the album cover, but this album seems pretty easy to find to download. It's nice. Take a look.

• Grade:
  • 87% (B+)
• Song to Download:
  • "Don't Do Me This Way" ft. Twice Thou, Wyatt Jackson, & D Quest (4 Peace)
  • Artist:
    • Edo G

Here is some Edgar Allen Floe... from his 2006 Mixtape of the Year "Floe Almighty", back to 2005, and then back again with some new ish from 2007 including tracks from "Blunt Sessions".

[X*Cell]

Re: fans of underground rap?

CD's to look forward to... (Part 2)


Artist: Jozeemo
Album: "Cry Now L.A.F. Later"
Featuring: Gram; J Tek; Joe Scudda; Louwey V; Shelley B; Kal Royal; Carlitta Durand; O.C. & O-Sin; Little Brother; Khrysis; 9th Wonder
Release Date: November 20th

Reason: This is my new most anticipated album to listen to this year because it could certainly make Jozeemo the Rookie of the Year and hell, I just want some great music and Jozee hardly disappoints. LB, Carlitta, Khrysis, 9th, and O.C. are on here!!! . "Feelings" is the last track on the album.


Artist: DJ Drama
Album: "Gangsta Grillz: The Album"
Producers: Dame Grease; Jazze Pha; Just Blaze; Don Cannon; Khao
Release Date: December 4th

Reason: Lets us keep a tab on the mainstream circuit to see how much we the underground are still kicking *** quality wise. Jeezy, Jim Jones, Rick Ross, Young Buck, T.I., OutKast, Lil Wayne, Lil Boosie, 8 Ball & MJG, Cassidy, Jadakiss, Yung Joc, Busta Rhymes, Freeway, Willie Tha Kid, Trey Songz, Juelz Santana, Devin The Dude, and Twista all show up. Big names.


Artist: MidaZ
Album: "Beast Wars"
Producer(s): Nemo; Sharp; MidaZ; Tzarizm; Tempermental; Beretta 9; Blue Sky Black Death
Release Date: Out Now!

Reason: K-Hill and Raekwon are on here, so the nice appearances lead me to believe that this could be worth looking at.


Artist: Nas
Compilation: "Greatest Hits"
Producer(s): N/A
Release Date: November 6th

Tracklist:
1. Less Than An Hour feat. Cee-Lo
2. Untitled New Track
3. It Ain't Hard To Tell
4. NY State Of Mind
5. One Love
6. If I Ruled The World feat. Lauryn Hill
7. Street Dreams feat. R. Kelly
8. Hate Me Now feat. Puff Daddy
9. Ether
10. One Mic
11. Got UR Self A....
12. Made You Look
13. Oochie Wally
14. Bridging The Gap feat. Olu Dara


Artist: Oak Lonetree
Album: "The One"
Producer(s): Egadz
Release Date: Out Now!

Reason: Edo G is on here, and I usually appreciate Mass hip-hop. Great style. I haven't heard anything from this guy, but I'm interested. It isn't Boston though... it's Watch City.


Artist: One Be Lo
Album: "The R.E.B.I.R.T.H."
Producer(s): Texture; K Krueser; Memo; Jake One; Bean One; Vitamin D; Eric G; DL Jones; 14KT
Release Date: November 20th

Reason: Binary Star is tight and so is One Be Lo. The producers look good too.

[jmood88]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Oh **** I didn't know One Be Lo was coming out with another album. I can't wait for that.

[supremeslang]

Re: fans of underground rap?

In the Mainstream...


Artist: Jay-Z
Album: American Gangster
Producers: Diddy; The Hitmen; DJ Toomp; The Neptunes; Mario Winans; Just Blaze; Bigg D
Release Date: November 6th, 2007

This album is an overall solid piece but nothing will wow you from it. This is something we've come to expect from Jay-Z who's work as of late has been yawn-enducing. On the flip side, Just Blaze seems to get better and better everytime he produces a track and he was one mistake away from making "Ignorant ****" ft. Beanie Sigel one of the best beats/tracks ever made, no joke. His sample of "Big Poppa" wasn't anything too hard or complex but it's pretty appropriate knowing Jigga man and Biggie's history. "I Know" produced by The Neptunes is another fantastic song, but the rest of the album is very blehh. I wouldn't suggest buying it unless you have some serious Jay-Z nut-clinging issues and think he's the all-time greatest. Don't fool yourself.

• Grade:
  • 86% (B)
• Song to Download:
  • "Ignorant ****" ft. Beanie Sigel
  • Produced by:
    • Just Blaze

Why do you have to be a nut-clinger cause you buy this album? I would think 86% is good enough to warrant a purchase. On another topic, How the hell did Smif and Wessun get 100%. Some of them beats were pretty wack.

[X*Cell]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Why do you have to be a nut-clinger cause you buy this album? I would think 86% is good enough to warrant a purchase. On another topic, How the hell did Smif and Wesson get 100%. Some of them beats were pretty wack.

The beats on "The Album" have a lot more flavor than anything on "American Gangster".

[Nivek]

Re: fans of underground rap?

The beats on "The Album" have a lot more flavor than anything on "American Gangster".

Kinda disagree on the beats, but I like SNW's album better.

[supremeslang]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Speaking of Smif & Wessun, can anyone upload the track they had with Talib Kweli off their last album? I think it was called Crystal Stairs and I need it on my i-pod.

[jmood88]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Speaking of Smif & Wessun, can anyone upload the track they had with Talib Kweli off their last album? I think it was called Crystal Stairs and I need it on my i-pod.

I forgot all about that. I'll try to look for it, it might take awhile though cause it's buried somewhere. It was a good song though.

[supremeslang]

Re: fans of underground rap?

I forgot all about that. I'll try to look for it, it might take awhile though cause it's buried somewhere. It was a good song though.

Thanks in advance.

[ipitythafool25]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Kinda disagree on the beats, but I like SNW's album better.

I agree with you...I was expecting better production, but still a very good cd

[KG]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Oh **** I didn't know One Be Lo was coming out with another album. I can't wait for that.

Yesssss....SONOGRAM had some serious bangers on it

especially unparralleled and deceptacons

[jmood88]

Re: fans of underground rap?

Deceptacons and True Love were my favorite songs from the album.