Po's perception of slickness

Tue, 2 Nov 2004 16:24:56 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - This record is not as slick as the title promises. Prince Po (Prince Poetry as his former self) was half of one of the greatest rap duos that never made it. He and his partner in crime, Pharaohe Monch, created three masterpiece records as Organized...

You can't get something for nothing!

Tue, 9 Dec 2003 18:09:55 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - The past two months have been a salivation fest for owners on the Xbox. Hands down this is what we have all been waiting for since first playing Halo and the very few other good titles (Hi
tman
2, Frontline, Max Payne,...

Refreshing Intense Artistic Jazzy Hip-Hop Poetry

Fri, 21 Nov 2003 17:06:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - Wow! That's the first thing that popped into my head after checking out this disc at the Tower Records listening station. I was there to cop The EP of the EP, Situational Ethics and Deliverance when I flipped to Strange Fruit...

The Deez Rock On

Mon, 6 Oct 2003 15:30:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - If you have kept up with me and my reviews, you will know that I am a fan of the school of hip-hop to which The Five Dees align themselves. Kinkynasti is basically a continuation of their first record, Koolmotor...

Stylish Intensity - Do German directors lack groove?

Thu, 11 Sep 2003 16:46:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - I picked up The Experiment on a whim. Typically, this is when I get maximum enjoyment from films. These days it's becoming increasingly difficult to be truly surprised, especially by things associated with media. I didn't even know The Experimen...

Defari delivers that Xtra Thump

Fri, 22 Aug 2003 15:43:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - Who is Defari? Honestly, I don't know. I only picked this one up based on tips from Madtheory and pa...

Sign of the Times

Tue, 24 Jun 2003 20:32:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - "When I first heard Criminal Minded I was..." is how hip hop cross-over kings De La Soul...

gamemoviemoviegamegamemovie

Thu, 12 Jun 2003 21:19:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - Enter the Matrix Reloaded is what they could have titled this game. It truly is as though you...

...how it went down.

Tue, 10 Jun 2003 15:30:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - Angry Rabbit was the title I had thought about using as my title for this review. The notorio...

Organic Knowledge

Fri, 25 Apr 2003 15:09:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - Disclaimer: I am a big fan of J. Rawls.

That being said, Histories Greatest Battles, Campaigns, and Topics (HGBCT) , the new Rawls joint, is everything I had hoped for and more. All the elements recounted in my

The New Revolution

Mon, 14 Apr 2003 20:18:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - If you like asskicking, inyourface, blastemup action, than look no further than Red Faction 2. I would liken it most to Doom and Halo, although its storyline is not as evolved.

Earth. Twenty-second century. Five years...

Back To Africa

Fri, 28 Mar 2003 14:59:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - Formed in 1975, Aswad, the Arabic word for black, mixed Rastafarianism with pertinent social issues in their London home, showcasing it on a platform of raw, jazz inspired drum and bass. They hold the distinction of being the first UK reggae band to sign...

J. Rawls Steps Out

Mon, 24 Mar 2003 20:17:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - It's hard to believe that J. Rawls, the sublime underground Hip-Hop producer of Lone Catalysts, is also a 5th grade teacher in Columbus, Ohio! The Essence of... was released in 2001 on Groove Attack Records. His other release of note is a...

The Grouch Kicks It Up a Notch

Wed, 19 Mar 2003 19:51:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - A simple examination of the cover art for The Grouch's new release Crusader for Justice gives much insight into its contents. As with all of The Grouch's music, this being his 7th solo release, he puts his heart out into the open for everyone to...

Pushing Toward A New Dimension

Wed, 12 Mar 2003 13:03:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - Five Deez (referring to the Fifth Dimension) are an outfit out of Cincinnati. Founded by Fat Jon aka Jon Marshall (part of 3582 with J. Rawls) and Pase Rock, they are what I would classify as ambient Hip-Hop. They have...

I gotta show you where my head is at...

Tue, 25 Feb 2003 18:45:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - ...spits Ty who has been emceeing for over 10 years and is perhaps London's biggest hip hop artist. Known for his collaborations with DJ Shortee Blitz, he is also the host one of London's most renowned hip hop nights, Lyrical Lounge. He has...

A Quintessential Xbox Title

Fri, 31 Jan 2003 21:54:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - Like its predecessor, Hitman 2, Splinter Cell for the Xbox came to me carrying heavy expectations on its shoulders (I actually pre-ordered it, a first!).

The other Tom Clancy title I have is Ghost...

A fairly priced, fairly average basketball.

Tue, 28 Jan 2003 15:34:53 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - Last year, I hooked up with a weekly basketball game. It has really rekindled my love of the game which I have played on and off since junior high.

Typically, I am not the player who brings the ball. My tendency is to get so hyped that I...

1 of 4...The future looks bright...

Wed, 22 Jan 2003 19:44:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - It has been an amazing few weeks of music for me. First, thanks to Madtheory, I experienced the incomparable Jean Grae (see Jean Grae Review). Then, while checking in on Jason Rawls, I...

An Amazing Journey

Tue, 14 Jan 2003 15:51:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - I stumbled upon this book by accident. My father-in-law gave it to me when I was at his house for dinner. I had asked if he had anything good to read. He handed me Perdido Street Station without more than a word. Little did I know what was in...

Brotherhood of Style

Thu, 5 Dec 2002 19:18:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - It's been three days since I watched Brotherhood of the Wolf (BOTW) and it has refused to leave my mind. It even entered my dreams. Vivid, stylized action sequences that had me kicking a@# just like in the film.

It's hard to compare this movie...

D-Day and Beyond

Mon, 18 Nov 2002 17:55:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - Finally, the Medal of Honor series comes to the Xbox! This review is actually for Medal of Honor: Frontline (MOHFL), not Allied Assault (no Allied Assault exists for Xbox).

This game has something for everyone. From the opening historical...

A DJ Matures

Wed, 13 Nov 2002 16:41:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - The Art of Listening (TAOL) is my third DJ Vadim LP. While I enjoyed both Life from the Other Side and Repertoire for their progressive and cutting edge elements, I found them disjointed. They lack direction. I was blown away by...

TimeSplitters 2 for Xbox: Time Traveling Fun!

Sun, 10 Nov 2002 00:39:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - Timesplitters 2 is a game I shouldn't like this much. The single player story is shallow compared to other games I have played like Halo, Hitman 2, or Max Payne, there is no in-game save option (one of my pet peeves), and it is rated teen (no gore). All...

To be, or not to be...

Sat, 9 Nov 2002 19:11:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matthos - ...stealthy that is!

I had been patiently waiting for Hitman 2: Silent Assassin for months. When I first saw the PC ads, I was hooked. Not often do things this anticipated live up to expectations. Hitman 2 did just that.

I loaded...

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