1. The Tour Of Johnny Taurus

Deadbeatz produces a really great beat, it’s bouncy and has an eerie feel, I can’t really describe it, it’s very different but really good. Obnoxus raps well over this track, Ubnawkshis are a great group from Las Vegas, I consider them the “Pink Floyd Of Rap”, because they have a different sound, a very smart technical sound. The chorus consists of rough abrasive sounds and great singing. Obnoxus uses various multi’s and just rips the track. Great track. DOPE!

2. Crak The Kurtinz

Great beat by Brother Ben, has a folkish sound to it, nice guitars used. I dig the singing here, it’s very different but maintains that great sound. Obnoxus has a very abrasive flow here, really matches the beat, nice Beatles line Obnoxus delivers. The chorus consists of singing the chorus, simple but very good. Another great track. DOPE!

3, Medissin

Deadbeatz produces a bouncy track, has a trippy feel to it. Obnoxus’ flow here is insane, has an ODB vibe to it, very dope sounding. Great track. DOPE!

4. It’z Cold And I’m Alone

I like this track titles, they are a lot better than “Thug Walkin” or something equally stupid. I like the British type sounding on this track and a great piano beat to it. Short track but really different and great at the same time. Good

5. Gumdrop Gill O Teen

Great piano beat by Brother Ben & Deadbeatz. I dig the British vibe here and it even has some dope Willy Wonka movie samples. Obnoxus really shines here, great track. DOPE!

6. Dat B Me

Deadbeatz produces a happy sounding beat, sounds really good and matches Obnoxus’ abrasive flow, man this is different but really good. I like the voice samples throughout the track. Peep this track, one of my favorites on this album. DOPE1

7. Turn The Page

Very dark beat by Deadbeatz, has an eerie feel to it. Obnoxus of course rips it here, man these guys need a big record deal, they are much better than a lot of these corny sounding idiots all over TV. This is real music here not that fake Casio crap. Dope track! DOPE!

8. Sheengol Shangol

Brother Ben produces a really good beat, mixes Hip Hop with old 70’s Rock Music, very dope sounding. This is my favorite track on the album. Obnoxus raps about his anger, very dope, he sounds really good over this beat. HEAR THIS TRACK! DOPE!

9. The Only Thing I Could Write

Brother Ben produces a really fast paced beat here, and Obnoxus rapid spits on this track, really good track that would easily get anyone hyped. DOPE!

10. Rize Again

Great beat by Deadbeatz & Tim Carthen, has a great Hendrix 70-ish guitar vibe to it. Great singing by Tim Carthen. Obnoxus slows down his flow here and he does a really good job. Great way to end the album.

All in all this gets a DOPE! rating. No hyperbole here, this album is really good! Ubnawkshis once again make a great album, there is a reason why they’re called the “Pink Floyd Of Rap”. Go to www.Ubnawkshis.com and GET THIS ALBUM NOW!

Extended F@mm is one of the most innovative groups around. On the top-notch underground QN5 record label, E-F@mm offers guaranteed quality. The group is made up of four spectacular, underrated MCs: Tonedeff, Pack FM, Session and Substantial. The group is a lyrical powerhouse. They make entire tracks filled with nothing but punchlines which make the listener hit the rewind button. This album is their debut EP. It is filled with comedy and outrageous tracks. It’s lyricism is simply amazing because all four MCs come above average all the time. Sometimes, the content seems to be in outerspace but the last verse always manages to bring the attention back. Attacking the mainstream, twisted introductions, awful cellphones; how can you not love it?

1. Intro

E-F@mm is introduced and the one and only Squijee is featured on it. It gets quite psychotic but it’s Squijee, what else could you expect?

2. The Evil That Pens Do

A great track. Each verse is perfect. It is lyrically spectacular. Tonedeff opens up the track with a superb spit and with the bar set extremely high; the other members of the group fail to disappoint. The track is a haughty one, proclaiming that each of the MCs are real battle rappers who have real skills over instrumentals they get dealt with. This track has a nice beat with a piano and drum mixture.

3. Line Drop

Amazing track; one of the best on the album. Full of wordplay and punchlines, E-F@mm comes up with one of their best tracks over a nice, simple, Tetris beat. As the mic gets passed around, each verse speeds up. This track is a notable one, extremely different from much of the rap around today.

4. FYIRB {***** You I Rhyme Better} (Remix)

An impressive track. This track simply is taking shots at all those mainstream rappers who lack skill. Each MC comes with fire as they relentlessly attack undeserving rappers. The track is laced with punchlines which standout. Each rapper rips the track but Substantial stands out with his last verse.

5. Pause

A great skit. It’s about the new spray from Old Spice. Its for modify of the awkward homosexual moments in conversations. A classic, hilarious skit.

6. Good Combination

This is more than a good combination. Pack FM and Tonedeff go back and forth on a hot, inventive beat. They keep naming combinations of things that go well together; just like these two talented MCs do. An extremely innovative track which shows the skills of both rappers.

7. Velocity

This song is straight fire, for the most part. On a dope beat, E-F@mm keeps speeding up. Tonedeff really shines on this track as his fast pace rapping is really the highlight of the track. Substantial is a real letdown on the track. He doesn’t fit in with the whole theme and next to Tone, he really isn’t keeping up. It’s still a tight track.

8. How U Doin’?

This track is centered around the phrase “how you doin’?” coined by ‘Friends’ The track is one of the weaker ones on the album. Each MC comes with a tight verse but listener attention spans may waver. The beat is a bit boring but all in all, it’s still a decent track.

9. Celly

Probably the best track on the album. This track is innovation at its finest. Its simply amazing. It’s basically each MC trying to have a conversation over their cellphones which are extremely distorted. This track is nothing less than a classic. It’s pure comedy presented by four top-notch MCs with pure skill.

10. Murder In The Verse Degree

Following the bewilderment in the cellphone conversation, Session goes solo. Over a tight beat provided by Tonedeff, Session spits extremely well. It was a slight surprise how good it was. He basically raps out a story with complete sentences instead of simply lines. A good track.

11. Pebble Jam

A great, hilarious skit. A simple parody of the popular Scribble Jam battle competition. It’s contains many jokes centered around George Bush and Bin Laden. The two battlers are EyeDubya (Eyedea) and Osama Jin Laden.

12. Obligatory Posse Cut featuring Breez Evahflowin, Deacon The Villian, GMS, Elite, Kameel-Yen, Squijee

This track is fantastic. Over a sizzling beat supplied by Tonedeff; each member of the posse spits 8 bars. This track features each of the artists complaining about how they had to spit on a useless track. This track is pure comedy. They freestyle their hatred for crew cuts. When your done listening, you’ll be sure to hit the back button to catch all the hilarious lines which you missed.

13. Fin

Squijees outro!!! How can this be short of a classic? His annoying voice raps up the album, and if you wait a bit, you can catch him breaking into a freestyle. A great way to wrap up a great album

The production on this album is splendid. It is for the most part solid and unwavering throughout. Most of the beats are supplied by Tonedeff who shows he isn’t skillful on the mic alone. The light beats seem to come together with the great lyrics for a fresh album which stands out.

This album is spectacular. It would take ages to list all of the hilarious lines which are peppered throughout this marvelous EP. But, this album isn’t all jokes. It also is filled with forceful lyrics. The production is dope on the album and all of the MCs on the album are never less than ill. Each of the core MCs bring their own flavor to the album which makes it dope.

Rating:
4/5

1. What It Is 

Necro produces the beat and it has a disco feel to it, very funky, really good beat. In case you haven’t heard of Missin Linx, they are Problemz, Al Tariq & Black Attack and they have done tracks with The Beatnuts, in fact Al Tariq used to be in the Beatnuts(He went by the name Fashion). Problemz shines on this track as he says the best line in the song(“Shit is off the Rick James”). Amazing track, everything was right here, from the beat(NECRO!) to the chorus, to the verses, to the flows. Great way to start off the EP. DOPE!

2. Ain’t Nothin 

Adam 12 produces the beat and it’s ok, nothing really good or anything, in fact it’s pretty sloppy. Al Tariq is terrible on this track. Problemz tries to carry the track but this beat is a no go. Black Attack’s appearance is a little sloppy but overall he tries. This was an average track at best. Average

3. Hotness(Feat JuJu) 

DJ EMZ produces the beat and it’s decent but I’ve heard this sound before, even on a Cash Money release. Black Attack starts it off with a good verse. JuJu does the chorus. Al Tariq with a pretty good verse. Problemz finishes it with a great verse, man Problemz has such a unique flow and has great wordplay. Good track although I wish JuJu had a verse. Good

4. Family Ties(Feat Freddie Foxxx) 

FREDDIE FOXXX!!!!! Is featured on this track and gues what? ALCHEMIST produces the track! This track is DOPE! Great beat here, has an eerie sound to it. Al Tariq starts it off with a great verse. Black Attack with the next verse and it’s really good, Black Attack is another rapper who needs more respect. Freddie Foxxx does a great chorus. Problemz is up next with a really good verse. Al Tariq is next with another great verse. Black Attack is up next and spits another great verse, he’s shining on this track. Problemz is up next and again he spits a great verse, this track is insane. Foxxx ends it with words(He doesn’t rap on the track). What a great track, this needs to be heard. DOPE!

5. That’s That 

DJ EMZ produces the beat and it’s good, not great or anything, it has a fast paced style to it. It’s hard to follow the last track but atleast this is a different style. Everyone comes tight. Good track. Good

6. M.I.A. 

DOPE!!!! V.I.C. produces the beat and it’s the same as Dr. Dre’s “Next Episode” but with better rappers and better lyrics. Everyone rips this track. This has to be heard. DOPE!

All in all this gets a Good rating. This EP was slept on, and it should be heard. Missin’ Linx are a great trio. Cop it!

Canibus – 2000 B.C.

01. The C-Quel

The album starts alright.The lyrics are good and the beats not too bad.Over the theme of S.W.A.T. canibus starts off with a weird idea with each end of each lines starts the next line blending in his lyrics.After a few minutes it gets back to normal and Canibus delivers some nice lyrics.
(Lyrics 4.5/5)(Beat 4/5)(overall 4/5)

02. 2000 B.C.

What else can i say about this song except DOPE!!!!!!. This is the title song of the album and My fave song on the CD.Ty Fyffe creates a dramatic war type feeling beat. He uses sirens and an opera lady singing background vocals to give this dramatic feel. The drums and bass goes with the siging very well. Canibus serves some dope lyrics. The chorus i feel is a little bit of a diss toward wyclef and his last and very dull album can-i-bus. He also spits “you mad at the last album, I apologize for it / Yo, I can’t call it, motherf**kin’ Wyclef spoiled it /”. The lyrics are his normal dope clever lyrics.And his normal dope flow. This goes with Canibus very well as his a battle rapper and was in the army.
(lyrics 5/5)(Beat(5/5)(overall 5/5)DOPE!!!!!!!

03. Life Liquid (feat. Journalist)

The Prodution is good and lyrics both clever and funny from both canibus and the journalist. Production is from The Beatnuts JuJu.This song is all the ways you can possibly torture or kill a man.It’s got clever Metaphors and wordplay. Also in Canibus’s first verse is about and takes the mickey out of gay’s and describes the stereotypicial gay.
(Lyrics 4.5/5)(Beat 3.5/5)(overall 4/5)

04 . Shock Therapy (skit)

This is a Hilarous skit.Even tho i dont normally like skits i like this one. its getting someone(producer) to admit he been using bits of other songs with a taser if you get the pun in the name.
(not rateable)

05. What Who U Beef Wit

Good beat and lyrics upto his standards. The hook is catchy. The beat has a piano from some song which i can’t remember but works. The track like Life liquid is about violent and watching who you have beef with and how you can be got anywhere.
(Lyrics 3.5/5)(Beat 4.5/5)(Overall 4/5)

06. I’ll Buss ‘Em You Punish ‘Em (feat.Rakim)

This song is another dope one. Not only is it featuring one of the dopest mc’s(Rakim) ever but the beat and lyrics are dope. Rakim and canibus being advance and dope mc’s they try their best to keep up and beat each other lyrics.Rakim outshines Canibus on this track and that hardly happens but with “Put my dick in your ear and ***** what you heard” Ra clearly outshines him. Their flows go really well with this track. The Hook is catchy as hell!
(lyrics 5/5)(beat5/5)(overall5/5) Dope!!!!

07. Mic-Nificent

The beat is alright on this and canibus keeps up with his normal standards but his flow really shines out for me on this. Aint really much to say on this.
(Lyrics 4/5)(Beat 3.5/5)(overall 3.5/5)

08. Die Slow (Feat. Journalist)

The Beat is alright on this one. the Lyrics are upto his standards like usual.This one is featuring Journalist again. He comes off good aswell.Their flows are good on thsi one aswell.The hook is catchy. This beat sound especially made for Cabibus flow.
(Lyrics 4/5)(Beat 3.5/5)(overall 3.5/5)

09. Doomsday News (feat. Panama P.I)

The beat is good.The lyrics are good as usual and his flow comes good on this.again like who you beef with i swear i know the guitar from.Parama delivers a good hook.
[B](Lyrics. 4.5/5)(Beat 4/5)(overall 4/5)[/B]

10. Lost @ ‘C’

I Can’t Beleive I’m about to say this about a Irv Gotti beat but i really like this. Like B.C. 2000(track 2) it feels really dramatic and a war feeling. The opera signing and the bell dongs give this a real eerie dramatic feel. The drums goes with all that and canibus flow. Canibus shows really skill with this song’s lyrics. The 3rd verse really impress me as he goes on about what i feel about certian rappers and hip-hop right now. The hook is catchy.
(Lyrics 5/5)(Beat 5/5)(Overall 5/5) dope !

11. Phuk u

I’m split on this song. I like it and it quite annoying.Lyrics his standards are Kept.His 2nd verse shows reall skill as the phuk’s from the background goes with lyrics e.g. “(phuk)n**ga which you nice than them/who offend coz u gotta fight till the end/if you (phuk) groupie chicken when you out on tour/smoke a little bit of weed and (phuk) her some more”
The beat sounds really energetic and quite kiddy but the hook is annoying as *****.
(Lyrics 4.5/5)(beat 3.5/5)(overall 4/5)

12. Horsemen (Featuring Pharoahe Monch)

Monch just spits a acapella freestyle describing the horsemen, Bis talks at the end…kinda sounds like a outro hook but I don’t’ know…I’m not going to rate this since it really is just an intro to the next song

13. Horsementality (Feat.The 4 Horsemen)

This another really good song. Not only is it featuring some of the most dopest mc’s(ras kass,kurupt,killa priest and canibus) but the beat is really good. Choas the producer creates a really uptempo beat which goes with the rapper delivery. each artist’s have their own style which really makes this a good song. Kurupt is my fave on this track.
(Lyrics 4.5/5)(Beat 4.5/5)(overall 4.5/5)

14. 100 Bars

This is one of Canibus most impressive songs. He spits 100 bars for about 5 mins without stopping showing his advance skills. His lyrics are really dope on this song. The beats is good and definaitly goes with canibus incrediable flow.No hook.
(Lyrics 5/5)(Beats 4.5/5) (4.5/5)

15. Chaos

Bis raps the first verse and hook acapella before the beat kicks in and blends in with canibus dope flow, Bis comes nice and shows his skills.,beat is alright hook is alright.alright way to end the album.
(Lyrics 4/5)(Beat 3.5/5)(overall 3.5/5)

Overall this album gets 4/5.

Buy this album but if you want his best buy rip the jacker(4.5/5) but stay away from Can-i-bus(2.5/5) and Whatever you do stay as far away from c true hollywood stories(1.5/5)as the production is weak as f**k but canibus lyrics are sharp as usual.Buy mic club(4/5) if you heard 2000 B.C. or rip the jacker Canibus shows incredible lyricial skill but repetition in his battle rap type songs and some bland production keep him from getting his props. His Flow is incredible and dope and so is his voice. Canibus has to evole a tiny part from his battle type of raps to be one of the best

Artist: Mr. Doctor
Album: Setripn’ Bloccstyle
Year Released: 1995

1.Setripin’

Just a short little intro with some talking and gunshots N/R

2.Bloccstyle (feat. Brotha Lynch Hung)

Tight beat, Mr. Doctor starts it off with a real tight verse some good lyrics, Mr. Doctor. does the hook, pretty good, Brotha Lynch is next to spit and comes with some tight flows, his verse is better than Mr. Doctor, Lynch does the same here just changes it slightly, a tight ass track overall classic Mr. Doctor track
5/5

3.Plot Murder

Just a skit, just playing pool & talking N/R

4.Fill ‘Em Up 

A really tight beat by Lynch, Mr. Doctor comes with some hard lyrics on this track, a pretty good hook, Mr. Doctor comes back and spits some more gangsta lyrics another tight track
5/5

5.***** Yo Side (feat. Babe Reg, Brotha Lynch Hung)

Tight beat, Babe Reg start off with a tight ass verse i’m feeling it alot, Mr. Doctor is next to flow and has a tight verse, Babe Reg & Mr. Doctor do the hook, tight hook, Brotha Lynch is last to flow and comes with the best flow on the track tigth ass song overall one of my favorites on the album, Classic Mr. Doctor track
5/5

6.Rollin’ Wit GBC 

A pretty tight beat, Mr. Doctor comes with some more gangsta lyrics, He reps GBC the whole song, a very short track but its tight
4/5

7.It’s All da Way On

another skit with Lynch talking N/R

8.Killa Cap Pilla 

Mr. Doctor does a little talking, tight ass beat, Mr. Doctor comes in comes in with some tight lyrics talking about him getting shot, A good hook, He comes back with some more hardcore lyrics, Lynch does some talking at the end, another tight track
5/5

9.No ***** (feat. Big Zo)

A good laid back beat by Big Zo, He does some talking at the begining, Mr. Doctor comes in with some laid back lyrics about smoking chronic, he does the hook its pretty good, Mr. Doctor comes back with another good verse, a pretty good track overall
4/5

10.Misty Blue Tribute

Another Skit, playing dice N/R

11.40 Oz and Chronic Dice (feat. Brotha Lynch Hung, Foe Loco) 

Tight beat, Mr. Doctor starts off with the hook, Brotha Lynch spits the first verse i’m feeling its alot, Foe Loco is next to flow and spits a good verse not as good as Lynch, Mr. Doctor just does the hook, ends with Mr. Doctor doing some talking my favorite track on the album, classic shit
5/5

12.She Fucc Everybody

Skit, just some smoking with a girl N/R

13.Treat’em Like Hoes (feat. Brotha Lynch Hung)

A cool laid back beat, He some girl singing, Mr. Doctor flows about some hoes and how he treats them, girl does the hook its decent kinda annoying, Brotha Lynch is next to flow and he comes with some tight lyrics about smoking & *****ing hoes, a tight track overall
4.5/5

14.Da Real Deal

A really tight beat here, Mr. Doctor comes in with some hard gangsta lyrics, Lynch does alot of talking on this song, Some girl does the hook, it’s pretty good, Mr. Doctor comes back with another real tight verse, Lynch talks at the end, overall this is a tight song
5/5

15.Largest Way 2 Represent (feat. Loki)

Another good beat, Mr. Doctor is first and comes with a real cool verse, DJ KAT is next to flow and comes with a good verse,Loki is last to flow and comes with a really tight verse, i’m feeling it, tight last song on this album, overall a tight song
5/5

16.5000 “cz”

Another Skit just some shout outs, would have been better if it ended with a track N/R

Overall this is a classic album, this is Mr. Doctor best album and the only one worth having, great production by Brotha Lynch, he produced every track except #9, great features, Mr. Doctor comes with some tight flows, only down side to this album is the amount of skits, but in between the skits are some classic songs,if your a fan of early Black Market albums you need to get this album fast.

Another album from an incarcerated rapper, which can sometimes be good and sometimes be complete shit. C-Murder, facing a life sentence on a shady murder charge, managed to complete an entire album from behind bars. Unlike Shyne and Pimp C, this isn’t previously unreleased material mixed with an occasional verse from a phone. Because of this, the entire album is up to date and fresh. The sound quality is questionable, but the album is more or less decent. To the Review:

1) Intro:

When first hearing, if you know anything about rap at all, you will know that this is reminescent to 2Pac’s intro on ‘Me Against The World’. By that I mean, that it’s basically instrumental with evidence and news reports read about C’s current situation. The beat is perfect, and it opens up the album well.

2.) My Life:

Produced by KLC, this track isn’t what I thought it’d be. It could’ve been better, but the beat is on point and C spits about his current situation and how his life has played out.

3.) Skit: 

A 15 second skit about being black.

4.) Stressin: 

Also featured on the new TRU album, this is one of the better songs on the album. 2 verses from C, but both are extremely on point over a Bass Heavy produced joint. The only weak part of the song is the hook, but still doesn’t take away from what it is – a good track.

5.) Won’t Let Me Out feat. Akon: 

Not anything new if you’ve heard the song ‘Locked Up’ by Akon ( which came out last September ), then you’re not really missing anything. C spits 3 short verses in quality that really sounds weak over the actual song. It would’ve been better if he didn’t sample Akon’s verse.

6.) Hustla’s Wife: 

A Daniel Kartel produced song, which sounds a lot like his other work ( meaning its heavily influenced with guitar rifts ). Overall though, a decent song, that could’ve been better talking about hustla’s wives. The sound quality is noticabley better then the previous track.

7.) Holla @ Me feat. Soulja Slim: 

Easily one of the best songs on the album, is another Daniel produced joint. Slim’s hook flows smoothly, and C spits 3 hard verses ( which is unheard of from him previously ). The only downfall is Slim is only on the hook, but never the less it’s still a good track. C shouts out Slim and his mama at the end.

8.) Skit # 2: 

Another skit that’s basically filler, skip it.

9.) Yall Heard Of Me feat. B.G.:

The first single off the album, is an X Filez produced track featuring B.G. The beat, the verses, everything is smooth and on point. Despite people sayin C, sounds lazy on this track, his verse actually works the track well, followed by B.G. who steals the track. Overall, one of the best songs on the album.

10.) Betta Watch Me feat. Fiend, Popeye: 

Former No Limit Soldiers – Fiend and Popeye reunite on this track, and it’s easily my favorite on the album. Fiend’s production is the closest to a BBTP sound that you will get, and Popeye and C rip the verses. One of the best tracks on the CD.

11.) Did U Hold It Down feat. Bass Heavy: 

A laid back track dedicated to C’s girl, Bass is on the hook, and the song is smooth. The sound quality is probably the best on this track, and it stands out in a good way on the album.

12.) I Heard U Was Lookin For Me feat. Montez, Capone: 

Another track with a BBTP type beat doesn’t dissapoint. C’s verse is the best here with lines like ‘In 2002, C-Murder died and later came alive/2005, Im saved and now Im back from the grave’. Capone from Queens and Montez from the ATL follow w/ hard verses.

13.) Back Up:

An XL produced joint, this song unfortunatley sounds weak. The beat isn’t great to begin with, but the flow over it sounds uninspired. It wouldn’t be that hard to flow over, but there is no improvement throughout the song. The album, almost completely playable all the way through, suffers from this song.

14.) Camoulflage and Murder feat. Mac, Curren$y: 

This song was released not too long ago by Curren$y, who jumped on the original C/Mac collaboration. The beat is shaky at times, but the song doesn’t dissapoint and it’s good to hear C and Mac on another song, because they never dissapointed in the past.

15.) Started Small Time:

Another good track, the beat, the hook, and the verses don’t dissapoint. The sound quality ( along with Did U Hold It Down ) is the best on this track, and it doesn’t dissapoint.

16.) Mama How U Figure feat. Ms. Peaches:

This is my 2nd favorite joint from the album, and it’s gritty. This is the vibe that some of the album should’ve had all along. C spits about his case, and how he’s destined for pain.

17.) Outro: 

45 second outro with the same beat as the Intro, with C shouting out fallen soldier – Soulja Slim at the end.

Overall, this album doesn’t dissapoint. When I first heard about this, I was skeptical because of sound quality and the fact that the ENTIRE album was being done while in prison. However, I’m glad I was wrong, because C delivers a solid album far better than C-P-3.com and Bossalinie. The lyrical game has stepped up completley with C spittin at 3 verses on at least half the songs. The production is flamez, and I’m glad the CD ended up dropping. Recommended to buy.

Overall: 4/5

1. The Resume

Q-Unique produced the beat and it’s pretty good, has a mid nineties East Coast feel to it. Q-Unique just rips it here, Q is one of those rappers who can “wow” you with one verse. Short track but it got the job done. Good

2. Diamond In The Ruff

Ju Ju from the Beatnuts produced the track and it’s really good. It’s a very serious beat, has some horns in it. Q-Unique raps about the streets and the struggle, really good lyrics and a good chorus as well. Good track. Good

3. One Shot

Context produced the beat and it has an “Eye Of The Tiger” type feel to it. Q-Unique flows well over this track. Just a good track to listen to in the ride, volume up to the max and blasting it so everyone can hear it. Good

4. The Set Up

Necro produced the track and it’s really good, has a sad feel to it. Q-Unique raps about hard times, this isn’t just one of those “Times was hard growing up in the ghetto” tracks, this is more personal. Great track. Good

5. Nature Of The Beast

S. Groove produced the beat and it has a dark feel to it, really gloomy. Q-Unique just rips it here, man it’s a shame that he’s being overlooked. I don’t really like the chorus on this track but I do like the scratches. Overall a good track. Good

6. Me, That’s Who

Ju Ju produced the beat and it’s got a bouncy feel to it, sort of has a Westcoast feel to it. Q-Unique rips it(Of course, he’s Q-Unique! The guy could rip a Casio beat). Good track. Good

7. H To The C(Feat Swel 79 & E-Dot)

Phase One produced the beat and it’s pretty good, it’s hard hitting. Swel 79 starts it off with a reggae type flow, decent stuff but a little annoying. Q-Unique is next and rips it. E-Dot(Uncle Howie artist) is last and does a pretty job. The chorus is a little annoying. Good track. Good

8. The Ugly Place

Necro produced the beat and it’s really good, has an East Coast flow but has some bounce to it. Q-Unique of course rips it, the guy just sounds natural over Necro beats, Q raps about everything from politicians to *****es on this track. Great track. DOPE!

9. Better You Than Me

Nice piano beat by Q-Unique. Q takes it slower on this track. Track is really good, it doesn’t have that sappy feel to it, it has a genuine feel to it. I do not however like the chorus, really doesn’t belong. Good track. Good

10. Canarsie Artie’s Revenge(Feat Goretex, Ill Bill, & Necro)

DOPE!!!! The beat by Necro is really good(Great piano beat). This is the sequel to “Canarsie Artie’s Brigade” off “What’s Wrong With Bill?”. Q starts it off with a great verse about Canarsie. Goretex with the next verse and man he rips it, Goretex is overlooked. Speaking of overlooked, Ill Bill is next and rips it. Necro has the last verse and it’s a semi humorous verse about Michael Jordan in karate pants and crack rocks in beards, still a hard verse by Necro. This track needs to be heard. DOPE!

11. Father’s Day

Great beat by Necro, has a darkish feel to it, sinister organ type beat. Q-Unique raps about how messed up his father was, really good track, really good lyrics as well. DOPE!

12. Psychological Warfare

Necro produces the beats and DJ Eclipse does the cuts. The beat has a nice Mariachi type beat to it, great horns. Q-Unique rips it, man he is really overlooked, people really need to talk about him more. Great track, has a political feel to it, very revolutionary. DOPE!

13. Fashion Victims

Great beat by Q-Unique, it has a 1950’s feel to it, just amazing. Q-Unique raps about stealing clothes, really good concept here, he has a line about stealing ghosts sheets which is just really witty, you know internet kids should be quoting lines from this song. Great track, really clever. DOPE!

14. Stone Cold

Good piano beat from Q-Unique. Good track, Q-Unique rips it but I do not like the chorus, it’s a little annoying but Q is on point here, really vicious flow and great lyrics. Good track. Good

15. This Thing Of Ours(Feat Ill Bill)

Ill Bill joins Q on this track, Q also produces the beat which is really good, nice usage of singing. Ill Bill starts it off with a really good verse. Q & Bill do the chorus, really well I might add. Q with the next verse and of course it’s great. Ill Bill with the next verse and again Bill rips it. Q with the last verse and yes of course Q rips it(yes I know I repeated myself). Great track. Good

All in all I give this album a Good rating. Really good album, one of the best in 2004. Q-Unique amazed me here, the guy is just a great rapper with a great flow and great(And witty) rhymes. Cop this album and support the Arsonists, Uncle Howie, & Psycho Logical.

Artist: Esham
Title: Closed Casket
Year Released: 1994

1. The Eulogy 

Just an intro to the album, has a preacher talking, tight beat though
N/R

2. The Wicketshit Will Never Die 

Tight beat, Esham comes with some wicket flows on this track, no hook just has some samples, Esham spits some more wicket lyrics tight song overall
5/5

3. My Homie Got Shot 

Starts off with some samples, Esham comes with some more good lyrics, a little story telling lyrics, a tight beat, the hook is some sampling, Esham comes with another tight verse, end with a bunch of sampling leading into the next song, overall a classic Esham song
5/5

4. Mental Stress 

Starts off with samples, Esham comes in with the Hook good hook, another good beat, Esham comes with some tight lyrics on here, “I’m fitting to go nuts like a almond joy” Esham comes with a few more verse with some more tight lyrics, track ends up with some samples, a really tight track, another classic Esham track
5/5

5. Can’t Take It Wit Cha 

Another Tight beat, Start off with the hook talking about you can’t take anything with you when you die, good hook, Esham comes in with some good lyrics, talking about its not all about hoes, money, “I Don’t Give a ***** what you got/cause it don’t mean shit if your ass get’s shot, Esham comes with 2 other tight verses, ends with Esham doing some talking, tight track overall
5/5

6. Brainwashed 

Very Tight Beat on this track, Esham does the hook, good hook very catchy, Esham first verse is pretty good, Esham next verse is short but good, he comes back and spits another short verse tight better than the first two, ends with the hook, Great track overall
5/5

7. Drive U2 Suicide 

Starts off with some Beastie Boys Samples and other samples, great beat, Esham comes with a tight first verse, the hook is just a bunch of sample with esham saying “Let Me Drive You To Suicide”, He does another short verse but its good, ends with a another short verse, good song overall
4.5/5

8. Chatty Ass Nigga (feat. NATAS) 

Starts off with some talking, Mastamind start out with the first verse I’m feeling his verse, a decent hook, another good beat, T-N-T is next to flow and comes with a pretty good verse, Esham is next and comes with the best verse out of everyone, ends with the hook, overall another good song
4.5/5

9. Slug Froma 45 

Starts of with a news clip, Then Esham comes in, a hard beat with some guitars, tight beat, Esham comes with some hard lyrics on this track, tight hook,Esham spits another great verse, Comes back after the hook and spits another short verse, end with the hook, another classic Esham song
5/5

10. Was It Sum’n I Said 

good beat, this is a really short track, Esham just flows through it, pretty good song but short
3.5/5

11. Flatline 

another tight beat, starts off with the hook, Esham comes in spitting some wicket lyrics, Esham comes with another verse after the hook, Comes with another tight verse a tight track overall
5/5

12. I Don’t Owe U Shit 

Esham does some talking, the beat kicks in another good beat, with some samples, Esham flows with some good lyrics talking about he doesnt owe anyone shit,” Just like Bobbit cuttin off dicks in the mix/***** them tricks like in them flix” the hook has a snoop dogg sample, end’s with some samples,a good song overall
4/5

13. Therapy 

Start off with Esham’s Brother doing some talking,real tight beat, no hook just some talking by Esham’s Brother, Esham spits three tight verses tight lyrics my favorite song on the album
5/5

14. Make Me Wanna Holla 

Starts off with Esham doing some talking, he tells everyone what Esham stands for “Esham stands for East Side Hoes And Money” tight beat, a more laid back track but its still tight, i like the hook its got a prince & snoop dogg sample tight track overall
5/5

15. Would You Die 4 Me 

start off with some jamacian talking, good beat, Esham comes in talking about hoes, a decent hook just some sampling, Esham does three verse that are pretty good, a decent track compared to the others
3/5

16. 2 Dollahoe 

a alright beat on this track, Esham comes with some more flows about *****ing hoes, the hook is alright, Esham comes with another verse talking about hoes, its a decent track overall
3/5

17. 24/7 

Another good beat, laid back beat, Esham comes with three real tight verses, some tight lyrics on this track, a good hook, I’m feeling this track alot another classic Esham song
5/5

18. Diggin On Da D-L 

Another laid back track, good beat, Esham flows about getting some hoes, the hook is decent, Esham comes with two other verses, pretty tight lyrics a good laid back track
4/5

19. Premature Ejaculation 

A good beat, another laid back track, he talks about how he’s “Man I ain’t nothin’ but a nut/A premature ejaculation” the hook is alright, he comes with two other verses, a pretty good song overall
4/5

20. I’ll Be Glad When You Dead 

A weird sounding beat sounds distorted, Esham comes with some more wicket lyrics on this track, “Now I need some therapy, psychic connection/Dead bodies give me an erection” The hook is alright, come with some more wicket lyrics after the hook, a good track overall
3.5/5

21. Closed Casket 

Another distorted sounding beat, good hook with some sampling, Esham comes with some hard flows on this track a good way to end this tight ass album, a good song overall
4/5

Final Rating: Classic

Overall this is probably Esham best album, alot of tight beats and samples, Esham is probably a better producer than MC but his lyrics and flow on this album are top notch,You can listen this all the way through, If you don’t got this album definitly go and get it.

“I’m Not A Genius, I Just Think A Lot”

Sage Francis is one of the best rappers around. His lyrics, flow, delivery and everything in between are all equally notable. He is a true underground rapper. His music only gets around by word of mouth. In an industry dominated by the contrast colour, Blacks for the most part; Sage Francis definitely holds his own. He’s a voice for those to weak to speak and he touches on uncountable numbers of issues. He keeps his lyrics down-to-earth and mindful for the most part.

He is a masterful wordsmith. Whether battling, freestyling or delivering one of his fantastic prewritten verses; his skill is far from wavered. He comes up with incredible punchlines as well as deep, poetic verses. He is far from superficial as he delivers material, which is rarely touched on in the rap industry. This album, is a gem, in modern day rap.

Crack Pipes 

Probably the best track, if not one of the best tracks on the album. The track starts off with a 10 year old Sage Francis proclaiming his presence in hip-hop. Sage Francis delivers some of his most spectacular lyrics. His lyricism is tremendous. Sage Francis proposes the truth, nothing short of it. He expresses deep thoughts and emotions. An amazing track.

Different 

This track is great. It is different from the other tracks on the album. His style on this track is extremely unique. He keeps flipping common phrases, which adds to his stunning lyrics. This track is upfront and far from sugarcoated. He raps the truth about all the misconceptions about himself.

Personal Journalist 

This starts with an eerie instrumental. Then Sage Francis comes on, slowing slowly but with distinguished lyrics. His lyricism is consistent as he states the facts about himself. He is extremely down-to-earth when he raps about himself and other various things.

Inherited Scars 

A great track with a nice jazz background. Francis once again raps the truth about the inherited scars, which everyone receives. The whole song is completely different because of his different instrumental layout. His lyrics are stunning and profound.

Climb Trees 

A great track all about life in general. Sage Francis drops some knowledge on this track. His lyricism is unwavering as he drops the truth which very few have ever rapped about in the past. One of the better tracks on the album.

Broken Wings

An almost sad track. This track really evokes thoughts. He talks in plain English, about an angel with broken wings. This track has the ability to make the listener reflect and enhance their mind. A great song.

The Strange Famous Mullet Remover 

Not really a track. Sage Francis is just talking about the things he dislikes.

Smoke & Mirrors

An extremely different track. This track differs from the rest of the album. The beat and flow are the most noticeable differences. It is extremely random at times but it all comes together for a great finish. Definitely among Sage’s better tracks.

Message Sent 

Among the best tracks on the album. This is about all the unsent messages that one wants to send but never gets around to doing. It’s a great track. He expresses deep emotions and the many misunderstood things about him. Francis’s lyrics are tremendous. Without a doubt, one of the better tracks on the album.

Eviction Notice 

A great track. Immediately Sage shows his lyricism. It’s an extremely simple fact in the sense Sage Francis is basically talking over an extremely unusual beat. Sage Francis manages to top on plenty of issues. It may seem odd but once the listener focuses on the track, and nothing else, they get a deeper message.

Pitchers Of Silence 

Sage Francis comes with his usual style which suits the track very well. The listener has to pay close attention to catch all that is being said because of the loud instrumental which incorporates many percussion instruments. His lyrics, as usual, are up to par.

Specialist

Sage Francis admits to his many vices on this track. He drops some knowledge on this track, in the subtle sense. It’s basically a rap about everyday things but the way he expresses it is perfection. His lyrics manage to reach out to the listener as he goes into furies throughout this track.

Hopeless 

Sage Francis just talks over this short track. Even his words seem to be perfect poetry.

Kill Ya Momz 

An odd track. It’s is random and the monotonous “kill your mother” line is accompanied by a commentary of some type. Around the last quarter of it, there is a childish voice boasting about his mother in rhymes.

Black Sweatshirt 

Sage Francis expresses his ruptured emotions in emotional words which come together to form poetry. It’s a short track which contains a gruff delivery. One of the weaker tracks of the album but it’s still a great one.

Cup Of Tea 

A phenomenal track which contains some amazing, carefully played lyricism. His amazing one-liners pour in throughout the track, flooding it with the perfection of ultimate rhyme skill and beauty. One of the best tracks on the album. Simply incredible.

My Name Is Strange 

This track isn’t as much of a rap as the other ones. It’s about as strange as his name. He tells many stories in an extremely bizarre style. It’s a bit like a country song but at the same time it sticks to his roots of rap originality. An extremely different track.

Runaways

The competitor against “Crack Pipes” for the position of best track on the album. This track is simply amazing. Sage Francis comes up with some of his best lyrics on the album. His one liners are simply stunning. Not only do they stand-out but they are original as well. Possibly the best track on the album.

So ends one of the greatest albums of this era of rap. This is proof that underground rap is going strong. A breath of fresh air, this album is what mainstream hip-hop is missing. Rap on a higher level. This is the definition of rhyme skill. No murder raps, no faking it. Sage Francis is straightforward and doesn’t hide his views. His peculiar flow which releases his spectacular lyrics may make his music hard to get into but once the listener understands it, his music suddenly is a burst of enjoyment.

This album is for those who want something different. Who want to think when they listen to rap. Who want to venture into the unknown because Sage Francis has the ability to transport the listener. Whether it’s in “Inherited Scars” “Broken Wings “ or many of the other amazing tracks which pepper this beautiful album.

I do not falter when giving this album the classic rating. It is not for all listeners, and has some unnecessary tracks; but all in all, it is a masterpiece.

Rating:
4.5/5

Artist: K-Rino
Title: “Fear No Evil”
Year Released: 2005

1. Somethin’ On My Mind (Ft. Kim Broussard)

Track starts off with K-Rino doing a short intro, a pretty good beat, K-Rino comes with some tight lyrics, Kim Broussard does the hook its decent, K-Rino spits three verses all are real tight, good start to the album
4/5

2. Fear No Evil (Ft. Hawk, Lil’ Flea, Point Blank)

Starts with K-Rino just some talking, good beat on this song, Hawk start out with the first verse that’s pretty good, K-Rino does the hook good hook, K-Rino does the second verse the and he comes with the best verse on the track, tight verse, Point Blank is next to flow and comes with a hard verse, Lil’ Flea is the last to flow and he comes with a tight verse I like it but its’ no where close to K-Rino’s verse, track ends with K-Rino giving some shout outs, Another good track overall
4/5

3. Negativity (Ft. Texas Tech)

Tight beat, K-Rino starts off with the Hook good hook on this song, K-Rino start with a tight verse, “Id Rather brag about my brain then a hundred thousand dollar chain” K-Rino spits another verse and its better than the first one great lyrics on this track, K-Rino comes back for a third verse and comes with another great verse, Texas Tech does some talking at the end. Great song overall
5/5

4. The More I Try (Ft. Klondike Kat) 

K-Rino does some talking, then the beat kicks in tight beat, and K-Rino start flowing some more tight lyrics, K-Rino rap about some hard times, Klondike Kat does the hook, it’s pretty good, Klondike Kat spits second and has a good verse, K-Rino spits another verse, some more good lyrics from K, another good track
4/5

5. Ya’ll Can’t 

K-Rino start by shouting out all of the SPC, but he does it in rhyme form pretty cool, Then K-Rino start off with a tight verse “We got new technology I’ll e-mail you a ass whoopin, He comes with a battle rap type verse, tight beat, K-Rino does the hook pretty good, K-Rino spits some more verse and comes with some real tight lyrics, “Knocked up your girl and left her perm bent, the baby came out of her head so that tells you where the sperm went, gives a few more shout out and the end, overall one of my favorite on the album
5/5

6. Don’t Know Why (Ft. Poiz’n) 

Starts off with a skit between K-Rino & Poiz’n, alright beat on this track, K-Rino & Poiz’n trade verses back a forth throughout the song, K-Rino does the hook it’s horrible and he tries to sing, not feeling this song at all except the K-Rino verses, Skip this one
2/5

7. Signz Of Hate (Ft. Devin, Trae, Top Dog)