Showing posts with label Album Reviews. Show all posts
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Friday, September 18, 2009
Substance "Black Market" Album Review
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Po Politickin 
If you’re a fan of music, especially hip-hop, then I’m sure you have not been happy with some of the stuff that you’ve heard lately. Video and radio shows have turned the game into a pay for play scenario where the well funded and well hyped are pushed down our throats while the truly talented fight amongst each other for spotlight.But 2009 has brought forth a renaissance of sorts for the hip-hop world. New artists have emerged on the scene pushing music with feeling, passion and purpose. One of those artists is Michigan native Substance. His album “Black Market” is one more peace in the real hip-hop puzzle.
Backed by the production of Astronote, Young Blaise, Oddisee and Substance combines street corner poetry with a back-pack mentality.
His lead single “I Don’t Kno” showcases Substance at his best. Lost friends, fake friends and all those in between get addressed as he outlines his long road to the top. Lines like “You mean to tell me cause you knew me coming up, when I come up in the club then I own you a couple million hugs” give you a glimpse into the soul of an up and coming artists trying to keep it real at all times.
Promising that “this aint that bubble gum shit you used too” he pairs up with Boy Phresh to drop the street anthem “Husslin” The Chysty beat is reminiscent of the Clipse “Grinding” Substance and Phresh take a minimalist track and turns it into something worthy of replay value.
“Feels Good” ft D.O will remind some of early Slum Village material but Substance isn’t biting SV. He bounces effortlessly from bar to bar bragging that “I aint going far, you can catch me on the map like Onstar” Produced by Kosyne the soulful background adds to the diverse sound of “Black Market” overall
The albums stand-out track would have to be “Get What you Want” I agree with Substance about the song “This should be considered terrorist actions” The track really takes you back to the early 90’s when that boom bap sound was what you heard over the airwaves. Bar after bar, he bullys the beat. Thanks for Cutz for the scratches, it sounds like Preemo was resurrected.
“Black Market” is the perfect title for the LP. The disc seems like something that only a few in the know would know about. Make sure you’re one of the few to know what’s going on.
Mehka - Editor and Chief, http://www.lastwordonline.com "Sit back, relax and think...lastwordonline.com Street Work Ent "Stay out tha STREETS" Invisible Man Mgmt "The background playaz"
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Saturday, July 11, 2009
The Po Report: 50 Cent - Forever King (Mixtape Review)
50 Cent's latest mixtape, a dedication to Michael Jackson entitled “Forever King”, is a PROBLEM... This mixtape takes me back to the "I Just Got a Deal", "Get Rich or Die Trying" 50.. 50 Cent goes in on 90s R&B tracks such as Case’s “Touch Me, Tease Me" and Christopher Williams’ “Dreaming’. "Suicide Watch", "London Girl Pt. 2" and "Michael Jackson Freestyle" are dope as well.. With this mixtape, 50 is building great momentum for his upcoming album "Before I Self Destruct " set to drop in September. You can download the mixtape for free on 50's Thisis50.com site...Mixtape Rating (1-5 Scale): 4 Stars
Favorite Tracks:
If U Leaving, Then Leave...
Dreaming
London Girl Pt. 2
Touch Me
Least Favorite Tracks:
I'm Paranoid
Respect It Or Check It
50 Cent - If U Leaving, Then Leave
The Po Report: ReviewSTACKS.com Official Mixtape (Mixtape Review)
Past Po Politickin guest Mac Tha Knife sent me this mixtape my way asking me to check it out. The mixtape entitled "ReviewSTACKS Official Mixtape" is collaboration mixtape for the website www.reviewstacks.com. The mixtape is a a 9 track EP featuring: Submit, J. Nolan, Mac Tha Knife, DK aka Wayne Watts, Random, A.K.A., D. Julien, 810, E.A.R.T.H. Crew, GodChaserz, San Diego-based rapper SomeOne, and featuring production from Kid Konnect and RoTone of E.A.R.T.H. Crew.I enjoyed listening to this mixtape. This tape was breath of fresh air featuring all indie artists. Lead by notable tracks "Freeze Frame", "Spread the Love", and "Living the Life", this mixtape gives you that "real hip hop" feel.. No gunplay, bling bling, or pimp talk just real rap.. Cop the mixtape here
Mixtape Rating (1-5 Scale): 3 Stars
Favorite Tracks:
Freeze Frame (ft. J.Nolan & Mac Tha Knife) - Submit
Spread the Love - Random
Freeze Frame (ft. J.Nolan & Mac Tha Knife) - Submit
Spread the Love - Random
Living the Life - 810
Least Favorite Tracks:
SuperNova - E.A.R.T.H. Crew
The Fiyah - DK aka Wayne Watts
The Fiyah - DK aka Wayne Watts
The Po Report: Willy Northpole - Tha Connect (Album Review)
Past Po Politickin guest Willy Northpole promised his debut "Tha Connect" would be a classic album. While the verdict is still out on whether it's a classic album or not, Willy's debut album is a very solid album. Lead by tracks "Body Marked Up", "Hood Dreamer", "Feeling Alright", "#1 Side Chick", and "Vegas Lights", Willy's debut album shows lots of versatility and room for growth as a artist. Willy has nice flow and good charisma on the mic. I am excited to see what's next for Willy Northpole as this release was a solid introduction into the rap game.Rating (1-5 Scale): 4 Stars
Favorite Songs: "#1 Side Chick ft. Bobby Valentino", "Vegas Lights", "The Story"
Least Favorite Songs: "Ghetto Tour Guide", "The Life ft. Ne-Yo"
Willy Northpole Ft. Bobby Valentino - #1 Side Chick [Official Video]
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