LISTED REVIEWS
Workaholic, Living Legend and Mystik Journeyman Sunspot Jonz takes us deeper into the cosmos with a space walk through his galaxy for the second time around.
POSTED 06|04|2012
Chaundon balances between confident ‘Songs in the key of life, I play the keys well', contemplative 'You know how I am, how I overanalyze' and thankfull.
POSTED 05|31|2012
Hiero hero and personified lava of lyrics, Pep Love is one of those few rappers who have a specific voice and a distinct flow. And he knows it. In 'Rooftops And Rain' the Oakland MC admits: 'I guess I like the sound of my own voice, but of course, what do you think I make these songs for?'
POSTED 04|06|2012
'Pinky Tuscadero' encompasses the rowdy route of relationships and the seemingly Sisyphean search for the perfect spouse, at the same time exposing the bi-polar charachter of a relationship.
POSTED 04|05|2012
Brown takes no leaf before his mouth and spits out what comes up in his pitch-black mind, with a steel-solid flow that triggers Milk's merciless snares.
POSTED 04|04|2012
The Carl Lewis of the rap race doesn’t give one fuck. Actually he'll buck you in a second’ and claim he was on tour when asked about his whereabouts. And if you don't believe it, you're a 'Prostitute nigguh eatin pussy liquor'. When you think of checking out a Ruste record, you better put your kids to bed first.
POSTED 03|23|2012
While it’s not a magnum opus, it’s credible, well-rounded, and a good listen. Not a lord of the underground, but an admirable effort for a do-it-all.
POSTED 03|19|2012
With a voice timbre that comes close to King Sun’s, the true Underlord’s raps are raw, sinister and rigid, adding more mystery to his persona than the mask he's wearing (yes, there are more similarities with the inspiror).
POSTED 03|08|2012
With ravissant raps, a vivid flow and his typical high-pitched voice, Plex jubilantly tiptoes through the funky soundscape of jazz and soul-infested beats.
POSTED 03|06|2012
Every beat is of an exceptional, flawless, well-mixed quality, creeping slowly but effectively under your skin, with the help of a tasteful piano or sax solo.
POSTED 02|26|2012from the vaults
