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This mixtape is the perfect introduction for people who are not familiar with one of the strongest Asian-American emcees in the rap field. People who are already introduced, can enjoy Chan's diversity on the mic.
POSTED 10|12|2005
The Longshots have something to say, they are rappers who are not affraid to step up and claim their rights and those of the oppressed. Hunger for recognition, hunger for money, hunger for a better world... Cunninlynguists were rappin for food, but The Longshots are rappin for much more...
POSTED 10|03|2005
Like 2005 wasn’t fun enough already, they had to drop this…Ant has become a monster behind the boards, and Slug, well, he's just Slug, but a few years older, wiser and a little bit more optimistic ('Fuck a classic album, give my life 5 mics') than he used to be, still a bit doubtful about women, but even that has changed. Atmosphere's fifth release is their best yet and it's in our top-3 of the year, not a single doubt about that!
POSTED 10|03|2005
Dagha has finally released an album and the waiting turned out to be well-worth it. 'Object In Motion' is a nice mixture of up-tempo boom bap, 'High-tech hip-hop, boom bap’s on the map', less up-tempo boom bap, good vibes and lyrics that tickle one's imagination, tackle social problems and aims at corny rappers while lookin through a sharp sight.
POSTED 10|02|2005
The first sentence of the album already forecasts a celebrated return; 'Smif N Wessun is the band that I’m reppin, the brand of the weapon, the reason why you have to respect us', however Dru Kevorkian's tappin synth sounds remind of a 2nd hand Alchemist beat and the lazy hook annoys, but the tight, raw lyrics hit down hard and take us back to 'Dah Shinin' days.
POSTED 09|30|2005
Ever since his debut appearance on Pete Nice & Daddy Rich's song 'Rich Bring 'Em Back', Cage has been searchin for an identity. On the way, Chris Palko worked with numerous producers, dropped a few classic 12"s (Agent Orange!), hooked up with several artists, and made some collaboration albums. When he eventually signed with Def Jux, the missing piece of the puzzle seemed to be filled.
POSTED 09|30|2005
Don't expect a soundtrack for the series though. The only thing that comes close to a cartoon dedication, besides the skits of the 'Adult Swim' characters, is 'Old School Rules', with Talib Kweli speakin more truth and knowledge then you might've thought at first '
POSTED 09|30|2005
Qwazaar, known as a member of Typical Cats, rapper H.E. and producer Silence have managed to create a whole different, intergalactic and apocalyptic sound that carries verbally drawn abstract pictures of topics rangin from ghetto life, love and consciousness. You can't just listen to this music in your car, or play it on a garden party, one has to sit down and let the music take over.
POSTED 09|29|2005
'The First Event' is a good effort, with music that is made with a heart-felt passion, showin numerous spurs of talent that still has to be exploited to the fullest. We suggest 'keep movin, you're gonna make it someday'.
POSTED 09|28|2005
'I Do What I Do' is a nice debut, with good vibes and excellent to kick back to. It's hip-hop music you have to savour, hip-hop you have to breathe in easily and enjoy. An album that takes you away from the hectic rat race.
POSTED 09|27|2005from the vaults
