music + me

Downloaded some old albums today. It was quite nice. Took me back to Jr high/high school...downloaded that Camp Lo, Soundbombing 2, Gangstarr (moment of truth). Man, they bring back old memories. That Soundbombing 2 was a epic during it's time...one of the sickest mixtapes that came out. That whole line up in that mixtape was ridiculous. Mos, Kweli, Shaadiq, Pharoahe, Babs, Jrocc...fire. Music is essential.

Album review: The Roots - Rising Down
"Darkest Roots album to date" says a Blender writer. And to that writer, I have to agree. The beginning of the album is very interesting to the fact that each of the members are blaming each other for the band's shortcomings and right from there, the album gets gritty and grimy. "Rising Down" ft mos and styles P sets the album's mood. Simple beat w/ some synth keys and continuous rumbling bass effect. Don't get me wrong, the album is not all grimy...it has those quintessential Roots tracks (i.e. Rising Up), but overall, it's darker and something you should knock your head to...raw beats, ill rhymes...authentic hip hop. Out of 5 stars/mics/or whatever the hell you want to use...i give it a 3.5-4. Solid effort by Illadelph Halflife Crew.


Song of the Day: Camp Lo - Luchini