This is Critical Beatdown for 2010. While it doesn’t exactly share any similarities in terms of the beat science presented, Marcberg is a game-changer. Much like the impact of Ultramagnetic MC’s long-awaited debut, you’ve never really heard an album like this before. No guest producers, over-used hooks or any type of traditional song-structure for that…
Category: Reviews
Newest latest
‘Before I Self Destruct’ Movie Review
^ This dame is the only thing you’ll remember from this film. What do you do when you’re a bored millionaire who isn’t selling records like you used to and has to resort to cheap stunts to keep his name in the news? You make another shitty movie, that’s what. Unlike 8 Mile Part 2…
Rakim – The Seventh Seal Album Review
Rakim has had some tough breaks over his career in the music business – having dealt with bad record contracts, a DJ of questionable ability and some misguided A&R people on his two previous solo projects, some of which he addresses on ‘Won’t Be Long’ – but this time around he’s taken his destiny into…
Cormega – Born & Raised Album Review
The struggle between artistic growth and keeping the listener’s happy is a delicate balance for any musician, even more so in the ever-fickle rap world. Do you keep making remaking the same songs that got you fans in the first place or try and test the limits of your abilities by stepping outside your comfort…
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (aka How M.O.P. Won)
How about some hype hardcore? It seems that 90’s rappers are all the rage this week, as three old favorites once again attempt to make some noise in this here rap game. Are any of them actually worth walking to your local record store though?
Second Look: Brand Nubian – Foundation
Depending on who you speak to, either everything after All For One was rubbish or In God We Trust was an under-appreciated classic. But you’d be hard pressed to find anyone who considers any other Brand Nu LP’s to be worthwhile, which is not entirely accurate. Consider the long awaited return of Grand Puba and…
No Country For Old Moufs – Over-30 Rap Record Round-Up
As time marches on, hip-hop is now at the stage where there are a significant number of rapper’s in their 30’s and 40’s releasing new music. No big deal, right? Except that now that internets record labels can release your album with a promotional budget of $50, all these characters who might have been left…
Capone-N-Noreaga – Channel 10 Album Review
The creators of legendary anthems like ‘Illegal Life’, ‘Bloody Money’ and ‘T.O.N.Y’ finally get the chance to make a whole record together. Without mentor Tragedy on deck, will this be more like The Reunion than The War Report? ‘Intro’ Here we get to remember all the classic shit they did in the 90s. Prepare for…
iNTERETS CELEBRITIES – We Left Our Mother’s Basement DVD Review
So you saw this a while back and thought, “Why should I give these humps money when I can watch it all on the interwebs?” Fair question. It just so happens that my copy arrived today so allow me to guide you through the HD experience, episode-by-episode, in all it’s glory via my all-new, 2009…
EPMD – We Mean Business Album Review
At some point I actually gave a shit that a new EPMD album was about to drop. In theory, their non-progressive approach is exactly what I look for in a rap tape – but Out Of Business was complete trash and 99% of rap comebacks suck, so I was prepared for the worst. ‘Puttin’ In…
P Brothers – The Gas Album Review
You know how there’s always those dream team-ups that never seem to happen? “Imagine if so and so did an whole album with whatshisname!” That’s actually become a reality with the arrival of The Gas. Roc Marciano, Boss Money & Milano killing shit over hard-as-nails P Brothers beats? On paper, you can’t go wrong. After…
Sadat X – Generation X Album Review
Everyone’s favorite baldhead returns with his first LP since his ‘extended vacation’. ‘Now’ feat. Twan The first of a bunch of 80’s beat reinterpretations, album producer Will Tell flips ‘The Pee Wee Herman’ for Dat’s tales of chasing broads. ‘This Is Your Life’ Over some dope horns Sadat details the history of his time with…