Maspyke "Static", Blue Scholars "Blue Scholars"

MASPYKE - STATIC

Year: 2005

1.Static I [0:55]0.8 Mb

2.Recipe [3:24]5.3 Mb

3.The Summon [3:19]3.2 Mb

4.Neva Leave [3:31]4.2 Mb

5.Step [4:01]4.4 Mb

6.The Writer [3:16]3.5 Mb

7.Static II [3:02]3.6 Mb

8.Red Zinger [3:12]3.2 Mb

9.Let it Go [3:26]5.1 Mb

10.Lightly Anxious [3:59]4.9 Mb

11.Sum are [1:59]2.8 Mb

12.Bells of Winchester Square [3:06]3 Mb

13.No Big Deal [3:47]4.2 Mb

14.Table top (bonus track) [4:10]4.8 Mb

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Maspyke "Static" Album Review

Static Shock
Maspyke quietly hit with their first release "The Blackout" which garnered them street acclaim and with additional singles to push their abilities to the masses made sure that their presence would be felt. Now with the release of "Static" they show that they have not only arrived, but plan to move in and start paying rent. Buyers beware, this is not a cd of hooks, melodies or even club bangers. The album is a true heads record, reminiscent of Mobb Deep's "Infamous" release from the mid 90's. Some of the stand out tracks are the infectious "step" and the immediate follow-up "The writer." Maspyke make sure to deliver some of the same in your face lyrics while their producer, Roddy-Rod, come with the beats that are well crafted to the type of style and delivery the lyricists provide. The album's only shortcoming is that some of the production when you listen to them straight throught tend to come off as slightly unpolished and almost as though they rushed to put it down. However, the way it hits definitely makes the "unpolishedness" a minor oversight. Maspyke is not for the feint of heart. So true heads venture forth and feel some of that static.

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BLUE SCHOLARS - BLUE SCHOLARS

Year: 2005

1.Solstice Reintroduction [3:02]3.9 Mb

2.Blue School [4:24]5.8 Mb

3.Bruise Brothers [2:51]4.2 Mb

4.Motion Movement [3:44]5.2 Mb

5.Selfportrait [4:14]5.8 Mb

6.Freewheelin [3:20]4.2 Mb

7.The Inkwell [4:54]5.2 Mb

8.Burnt Offering [5:04]8.2 Mb

9.Evening Chai [4:16]6 Mb

10.Blink [3:54]4.9 Mb

11.Sagaba [4:15]5 Mb

12.The Ave [3:01]4.4 Mb

13.Life and Debt [3:07]4.1 Mb

14.No Rest for the Weary [5:37]7 Mb

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Blue Scholars "Blue Scholars" Album Review

TALK ABOUT REFRESHING
During this time of watered down hip hop and ring tone albums, Blue Scholars "Bayani" is definitely a breath of fresh air. People, this is what hip hop is supposed to sound like. Tight production, strong lyrics, and great beats make this my favorite album in the last couple of years. If you love hip hop then you need to cop this. If you don't love this then your either 15 years old or you aren't a true hip hop head. Just pop this cd in and let it ride, you don't need to hit the skip button. GREAT EFFORT!

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