BeatNuts "Take It Or Squeeze It"
By: Dj Ice
"Watch out now!" It's the World Famous Beatnuts! TAKE
IT OR SQUEEZE IT" Psyco Les and Ju Ju are back
alongside Greg Nice let you know There's No Escapin
This! This track is banging, but don't sleep on the
B-side which happens to be the 1st track on the CD
IT's DA NUTS featuring original Beatnut member AL
Tariq (way back from the 1st ep, INTOXICATED DEMONS
days 92)with additional silky vocals of Sunni Fitch.
This track lets you recount that old school
intoxicated style of this crazy bunch. Its Hip Hop
Beats & Rhymes and I'm sure half of us our still
liviní OFF THE BOOKS this year! Its Simple, the
Beatnuts philosophy is all in the beat.
After that its
pure Hip Hop. The NUTSí open the mic to some of their
peeps like on Prendelo (Light It Up) with Tony Touch.
Greg Nice hypes up the track YO YO YO!
They got Sean Black Attack on "IF IT AIN'T GANGSTA",
Fatman Scoop with that crooklyn bounce, and a Slick
Rick "MONA LISA" beat on "LET'S GIT DOE"
Lets lay low and get into "HAMMER TIME" #11 on disc,
which starts with some nice keys, Piano sound, the
beat is ready to get open on. The track feature Al
Tariq, Problemz, Marly Metal and Bloody Moon. The
Beatnuts never Sugar-Coated their records, however on
track 13 they're back to their crazy antics
MAYONNAISE. Another one of their Pornographic tracks
featuring they're own FREAKY TALE.
Lets make pornographic pictures/pull down your panties. Spread
open your Buns/So I can spread the Mayonnaise. Last
but not least SE ACABO remix feat. Method Man. Another
hum dinger! The Beatnuts recognize that DJ's have a
great influence to their success. Their sound reflects
DJ in mind. They Continue to make Party Hype records
for the DJ to buy. Remember There's No Escapin' This!
Jay DEE-WELCOME TO DETROIT Beat Generation Vol. 1
By: Dj Ice
Having already given you a review Que D earlier in the year with Jay-Dee at the helm, I'm back to let you know the masta of hand-clap would like to WELCOME you To DETROIT. Don't expect some Eminem D12 crap! This is an album of brand new material by JAY DEE aka J Dilla Featuring Detroitís homegrown MC's Frank & Dank, Phat Katt, Kareem and others. Jay Dee confesses in the liner notes. "I started off making a break beat record"; What we have here is a CD for the purist of the beat side of things. I was nodding from the opening track "Welcome to DETROIT." "COME GET IT", "SHAKE IT DOWN", & "Brazilian Groove" are definitely for the blunted inclined. He seems to take you in his jazzy hypnotic style with J DILLA never missiní a beat. I personally am feeliní this project. It's too RAW! He leaves a raw basement edge to his beats. Not sloppy just dusty nekbreakiní. That's how I feel about most stuff JAY DEE touches. He seems to continue to make timeless material. Kicks are pounding snares are crisp, on this 17 track CD. have the Vinyl though. You know how we do.
"Petestrumentals" BBE Music 2001
By:
Brian Hanis
Having slammed you with J'dilla aka J Dee "Welcome to Detroit" the U.K. BBE
Record label has released yet another fat piece of wax. "PETESTRUMENTALS" by
legendary Hip Hop producer/rapper/DJ Pete Rock. This Hip Hop tri-athlete has
always been in the mix since the days with Hip Hop Legend Marley Marl In
Control Rap Radio WBLS NYC 88'. Then dropping classic after classic "ALL
SOULED OUT ep", "MECCA & SOUL BRO." & "MAIN INGREDIENT" with his
former-partner C.L. Smooth.
Following the success of his 1st solo project "SOUL SURVIVOR" on Loud
Records, "Petestrumentals" slams with 13 beats that bump with a few guest
spots by a crew "UN" features Rocky Marciano from the FLIPMODE. In the
traditional Soul Brother fashion this beat LP bangs from the opening track
"A Little Soul" to the last drop "Nuthin Lessar" feat. UN. This album is
made for the Hip Hop aficionado whether you be a DJ or MC. The DJ's can
double up the beats while all those MC's who ever dreamed to rhyme over a
Pete Rock beat, can! Pete's Beats bump. This is no doubt MIXTAPE material.
MC's get your pens out.
For over a decade the Mt.Vernon, NY resident has kept the formula simple,
rare 45's with funky breaks straight out of the basement. An eclectic set
of beats for the Beat Generation series.
The NextMen
75 Ark Entertainment- Scenario Records By:
Wylie
The world is getting smaller. Rap acts have been on the road for years. Rocking shows proving
and showing what is Hip Hop culture. These dedicated entertainers we can thank for having created
a universal language. Hip Hop is spoken fluently in the U.K. and currently the Nextmen with their
debut LP Amongst the Madness are talking classic for any ears listening. The Nextmen feature
live rhyme slayers, Soulson and Ken Boogaloo and are anchored by dj's Mr. Thing and Harry Love.
This savvy group tapped legend in the making Grap Luva from INI fame bringing authority to
this release. Grap's two guest tracks "Thinking Man's Session" & "Break the Mould" clearly
raise the bar and Nextmen respond impressively. Soulson gets his "Shine On" lacing the title
track, delivering the relentlessly presice "Step Below the Surface" and two true bangers
"clarity" & "Revitalise."Not to be out done Ken Boogaloo drops a pair of gems, "Buck Foolish"
and a song that makes me proud to be a b-boy "My Way."
WALDECk "The Night Garden" Emagine Music
By: Ed Fields
Waldeck is a very tight artist. The first CD was good and we were looking
forward to the LA tour date when he cancelled for medical reasons. Now he's alive and well- "The Night Garden"
is smooth. This album features a special Deep Club Mix by veteran house producer/remixer
Eric Kupper.
There is tons of creavtive and ground breaking sounds as well. And whoever the girl is singing
on "Tears Running Dry" makes you feel it. As some would say Waldecks sound is very sophisticated
and smart I definitely suggest pickin this one up. It is most likely available online
at www.emaginemusic.com.
LINKIN PARK "Hybrid Theory" Warner Bros.
By: Ed Fields
Cuttin' and a scrathin' and it sounds so fresh. This group is young and full of energy. They are paranoid, one step closer to the edge and the have all ready broke. One minute they are bringing the melody style vocals and the next its some deep loud Metallica style. "I'll never take the blame again for the sake of being with you." I only wish that was true, for me that is. Crawling is the shit I just cant figure out if it makes me mad or sad. "In The End" it doesn't even matter. Which ever- it strikes an emotional reaction that I can only imagine from the mind of a 13 year old. My nephew loves the shit so much I think he stole the disc for good this time. Can't wait to see these guys live, I hope its not a disappointment. These guys are definitely on the way up. Wish we could get an interview.