Epinions Recent Reviews for rsz15

Nelly's Sweat -- Good For What It Is, Bad For What It Is Not

Fri, 19 Nov 2004 19:49:37 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - There is a niche for every type of rapper in the hip-hop industry. Whether the niche is being obsessed with neurons and multisyllabic words, repping the treehuggers, being as thug as you can be, getting the club crunk, or just flat out rocking it, there...

"Revolution starts today": Talib Kweli's Beautiful Struggle Exceeds All Expectations

Tue, 12 Oct 2004 21:20:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - For those of you who think Black Star is the best thing since sliced bread.. I'm with you. Talib Kweli's storied career started from a single track on a certain famed Rawkus Records compilation with his partner-in-crime, Mos Def. Bringing their...

K-OS: Leading The Joyful Rebellion Against The Worlds Of Ja Rule And 50 Cent

Wed, 22 Sep 2004 23:14:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal (EXCEPT CANADIANS), and they are.." The certain famous American document might as well be read that way, for all the ridiculing and condescending Los Estados Unidos do to...

Sublime (adj): heavenly, awe-inspring; Brad Nowell & Co. Live Up To Their Name

Mon, 23 Aug 2004 21:31:41 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - As a hip-hop listener from the age of 9, I haven't been really obsessed with any album from outside the genre with the exception of a few albums. 40 Oz To Freedom is one of those albums that I can listen to for days, weeks, months on end...

The Hard Way: Snoop Dogg, Warren, Nate And Their Stale Recreation Of The G-Funk Era

Sat, 21 Aug 2004 11:53:44 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - The G-Funk Era of West Coast hip-hop was one of the more significant trends of the early 90's rap scene. As Death Row Records was taking over, churning out smash album after smash album, the sound that permeated albums like The Chronic and...

Fire In The Hole: Brand Nubian Keeps The Heat Coming On Their Reunion

Tue, 10 Aug 2004 20:28:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - It seems like many of the groups that were big in the early 90's have had some action lately, with the Pharcyde and De La Soul still holding it down, and solo albums from members of Organized Konfusion and Digital Underground. One group that was quite...

Shock G's Fear Of A Mixed Planet: Is The Humpty Hump Man Public Enemy #2?

Mon, 9 Aug 2004 19:00:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - Shock G. Humpty Hump. The man who revealed Tupac to the world. Whatever you want to call him, Shock G has unfortunately been overlooked in hip-hop as of late. As the frontman of early 90's rap group Digital Underground, Shock G was probbaly most known...

Godfather Buried Alive: Failing Again To Step Out Of The Notorious B.I.G.'s Shadow

Sat, 7 Aug 2004 16:20:16 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - After the West coast legend Tupac Shakur died, it seemed as if a kazillion rappers had decided they wanted to imitate him at his peak, hoping to recreate some of the success he was able to have on the commercial level. They're all over the place, the Ja...

The Other Half Of Organized Konfusion Emerges: Prince Po Shows He's Still Got The Slickness

Thu, 5 Aug 2004 15:30:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - Odds are most hip-hop heads have long forgotten about Prince Po, one half of the legendary Organized Konfusion, who released three amazing albums in their heyday. Stress: The Extinction Agenda can be considered one of the greatest albums of...

A Hip-Hop Legend Retires At The Top: Masta Ace's A Long Hot Summer

Tue, 3 Aug 2004 15:49:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - Masta Ace is no doubt one of the most unfairly-criminally-completely
-ridiculously
overlooked emcees of all time. This man is a legend, releasing brilliant albums as Masta Ace Incorporated such as Slaughtahouse and Sittin' On Chrome...

The Remnants Of The Pharcyde: Starting Again From Humboldt Beginnings

Sat, 31 Jul 2004 13:34:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - The Pharcyde, in my mind, have been one of the best artists of all time from the West Coast hip-hop scene. Coming from California, the same state which produced some of the most infamous hip-hop artists like Dr. Dre and 2pac, The Pharcyde were an anomaly...

ESSAYWHUMAN?!!!??! Rewinding The Roots Part Six- Organix

Thu, 29 Jul 2004 14:16:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - This is the final review in a series of six that covered the entire discography of the Roots (full lengths only) from Philadelphia. Thanks for reading, and once again, the links are all at the bottom. Peace. Live instrumentation has never...

ESSAYWHUMAN?!!!??! Rewinding The Roots Part Five- Do You Want More?!!?!

Tue, 27 Jul 2004 12:49:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - This is the fifth and penultimate part of my Roots series, where I have reviewed all the albums from the Philadelphia crew in backwards order. The rest of the reviews are linked at the bottom. Enjoy. With all the similarities between the...

ESSAYWHUMAN?!!!??! Rewinding The Roots Part Four- Illadelph Halflife

Sun, 25 Jul 2004 13:11:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - The fourth review in a series of six covering all of the Roots full length albums. Enjoy.. One could argue that the lead emcee of Philadelphia's most respected crew, the Roots' Black Thought, is one of the more overlooked emcees in recent...

ESSAYWHUMAN?!!!??! Rewinding The Roots Part Three- Things Fall Apart

Fri, 23 Jul 2004 14:29:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - Starting with the release of their 2004 album, over the next two weeks I will be reviewing the albums of what I feel is the greatest hip-hop group of all time (rivaled only by the legendary Tribe Called Quest), and arguably the best artist to ever hit...

ESSAYWHUMAN?!!!??! Rewinding The Roots Part Two- Phrenology

Wed, 21 Jul 2004 15:20:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - This is Part Two of a series of reviews about the Roots' discography, starting with their latest release to their debut. Following the release of Things Fall Apart, the Philadelphian Roots went on tour and wowed crowds with their...

ESSAYWHUMAN?!!!??! Rewinding The Roots Part One- The Tipping Point

Mon, 19 Jul 2004 14:42:38 GMT

Hip-Hop Producer RJD2 Expands His Horizons Into Rock With Since We Last Spoke..

Tue, 1 Jun 2004 14:05:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - RJD2, not to be mistaken with R2D2 from Star Wars, is definitely one of the hottest producers in the underground hip-hop scene today. After his 2002 release Deadringer left heads' jaws on the floor, RJD2 went on to produce tracks for the...

You Know Something's Wrong When P.Diddy Is On A Wu Album- Meth's Tical 0 Sucks

Sun, 30 May 2004 16:14:11 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - Does the Wu need an introduction? Probably not, so I'll just mention that the 9-man collective dropped their legendary 36 Chambers over 10 years ago. The solo albums spawned from its impact were for the most part, amazing, that is, until...

True Notes Vol. 1- ?uestlove Puts The Present And Future Of Hip-Hop On Display

Wed, 26 May 2004 17:57:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - ?uestlove is easily the most recognizable member of the ultra-popular Roots crew. Sporting the large afro, he's backed the Black Thought and Co. with his drums for the last several years. Assembling some of Hip-Hop's finest artists, Okayplayer was formed...

Madvillainy

Sun, 2 May 2004 17:08:21 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - The underground hip-hop scene today has several key producers and emcees. Among the producers leading hip-hop into the future are RJD2, 9th Wonder, and Madlib. As for emcees, there's plenty of choices. The independent scene has exploded for the last four...

Cunninlynguists' Sloppy Seconds Vol. 1- Another Round of Aural Pleasure..

Sat, 1 May 2004 13:58:46 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - The Southern hip-hop trio of the Cunninlynguists (not to be mistaken with Cunninglingus) have been gathering a reputation over the last year. With their critically acclaimed Southernunderground
being released in 2003, as well as producer DJ...

College Dropout- Kanye West Passes, But Not at the Top of his Class

Wed, 11 Feb 2004 15:28:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - Who has not heard of the hip-hop megastar named Jay-Z? Starting one of the most economically successful labels in history, Roc A Fella Records, Jay picked up several artists as label-mates. Among these are several wack, wack artists. Memphis Bleek,...

"All outta liquor, so I'm pouring out my heart"- Vakill, The Darkest Cloud

Fri, 6 Feb 2004 15:15:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - Often overlooked in our surveying of the hip-hop world is the Chicago hip-hop scene. Sure, everyone focuses on the East, West, and the Dirty South. But Chicago is home to some of the most skilled artists in the industry, including the legendary Common...

Revolutionary Vol. 2- Immortal Technique's Big "Fuck You" to the Government is FIRE!

Tue, 30 Dec 2003 21:11:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rsz15 - Hmm.. Immortal Technique. I won’t pretend like I know much about him, since I don’t. His family originates from Peru, making him the first Hispanic MC I have heard a full album of. He grew up in Harlem, and has had some trouble with the law, but...