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Obie Trice – Bottoms Up album review
Working with the respected likes of Dr. Dre and Eminem, Obie Trice is on his third studio album, Bottoms Up. The album has been under wraps for nearly six years, and it’s easy to see why; it’s loaded with 17 tracks that sound all too similar, uncreative, and old. Bare in mind his skilled lyricism, and solid production is still what propels the album forward and makes the album a worthwhile listen. Perhaps if the album was released four years [...]
Saukrates – Season One album review
The long awaited follow up to The Underground Tapes is finally here. The title, indicative of the fresh start that Saukrates has taken to the project is letting his old and new fans know it’s game time. Season One, full of soul and style is expressive of new beginnings with a familiar flavor. The messages being delivered are clearly rooted in Soxx’s appreciation of sports growing up in Toronto. At times over seasoned, with the all too expected sports analogies [...]
Justice live at the PNE Forum
Justice live at the PNE Forum, Vancouver, BC – April 26th, 2012 Electronic music has progressed immensely over the past decade, with acts becoming staples of festival circuits and standardized as soundtracks to more exhilarating film and television. The stereotypical DJ set up has also evolved, from your once upon a time DJ just with his turntables to MPC’s, decks, elaborate visual stage arrangements and considerably more. France’s Jus†ice (scheduled to begin at 9:30) started bang on time, wowing their [...]
Tyga – Careless World: Rise of the Last King album review
He’s Original But Does He Show It? I was reluctant to listen to Tyga’s album. Because I know he is signed to Young Money, I expected his music to be similar to the more popular artists of the label like Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj. I am not bashing the label or the artists signed to it, but the last thing the music scene needs is another imitation of an already existing artist. Surprisingly, Tyga is not that at [...]
Ugly Duckling – Moving at Breakneck Speed review
written by Philip Oliver As a 34 year old who grew up in arguably one of the best Era’s hip hop has to offer I don’t get excited about the music these days but I still plod on in search of that excellence. Albums and expectations come and go, it’s been a long time since they were last exceeded. While most hip hop fans have been Watching the Throne this year they should have kept their eye on the Gold [...]
Phonte – Charity Start At Home review
Making his entrance on the rap scene with Little Brother then venturing off to The Foreign Exchange. Phonte finally gives us his solo debut. Enter: “Charity Starts At Home” a picture perfect mixture of the two groups. Any hip hop head would fall in love but this does not stray too far from the rhythm or the blues. Phonte has clearly showcased his many lyrical and creative talents all through his career this album is no different adding that same [...]
Van Hunt – What Were You Hoping For? review
Van Hunt has made out very well through label changes, a shelved album, and starting his label. Van Hunt has come back stronger and edgier than before releasing the long awaited new material What Were You Hoping For? The album is eagerly received since “Use in Case of Emergency” was given to hold fans over. What you were hoping for is all over the place and collectively coherent at the same. As an avid follower of hunt this album musically [...]
Das Racist – Relax review
In previous reviews, this writer constantly said that the world of independent hip-hop and rap is where the genre keeps the pace and produces the better music. When it comes to the trio known as Das Racist and their latest record “Relax”, they keep that statement in the fact column of the debate. Pop this record into your stereo and you will hear something that will have you talking for a long time. Relax is a record that will be [...]
Main Attrakionz – 808s & Dark Grapes II review
The world of Indie Hip-Hop is a land that is becoming more popular then kingdom of the mainstream sector of the genre. With acts popping up all over and producing quality music, it is no doubt that DIY indie hip-hop & rap is where it’s at. For the Oakland, California natives, Main Attrakionz and their new mix tape 808’s & Dark Grapes II, they secure their spot as one of the top and upcoming artists in the genre. Saying that [...]
Azari & III – Azari & III review
Electronic music is one of the most popular genres of music of our time. Almost every DJ will play some sort of electronic music in his or her’s set. Some good. Some bad, and sometimes absolutely amazing. Canada’s own Azari & III released their self titled record recently, and lets just say…the sound is so retro, its like they stepped into a time machine and went back to 80s. Azari & III released something that can be only described as [...]
