Review by: DJ Rhythm - December 30, 2002

Hard to Hit Entertainment brings another brilliant Dirty South (No! the artist name is Dirty South) single to their loyalist. With control and confidence Dirty South delivers on this well produced and radio friendly double sided effort; Floss, Floss b/w It’s Like That, (containing no Run-DMC samples). He brings his southern feel on both songs which are good follow-ups to their predecessor, Nothin' To A Boss another worthwhile listen, catch Dirty South and label mate J-Gram on www.hard2hit.com . Check out the video for Nothin’ To A Boss and get a copy of the album Everythang’s Gon’ Be Different out now.

Not much to say when Cali’s on the rise with their newest addition to the industry F.A.B. Sorry!! Mistah F.A.B. the abbreviation for Faeva Afta Bread. FAB brings his cohesive double sided blend of east meets west material; He’s Sick b/w Beaverduck. FAB’s flow and vocal temper are like Pharaoh Monche meeting Slick Rick, pure acrobatics. Both songs are good the a-side He’s Sick boastful but sometimes humorous, for overall presentation just barely takes the nod over the b-side. For a sample of He’s Sick just visit FAB on the web, www.mistahfab.com and listen.

EDOT aka Erldotcom and Corecords debuts Thirsty the EP. Famed emcee Mr. Complex, who also features on the Thirsty Ep is spearheading the brand Corecords product. Simple and thorough comes to mind as the best choice to describe EDOT. His charismatic flow and wide choice of topics peaks the interest, while the five songs on the Ep is neatly produced to suite the fluid style of EDOT. For any other details and to sample his material, the web is where you can find EDOT, www.erldotcom.com .

Independent label Black Eye Records debuts the group Ambush, the Queens/Bronx connection of battle rapper Mikey D, Curt Digga, Gentile, Shondon’a, Raw Stalin and Misses debutted late this past summer. Previously releasing songs; featuring Guru last year while Mikey and Curt has had label deals, with Mikey releasing an album with the group Main Source. The noise maker from the forth coming compilation is a double sided twelve inches, Party On b/w Look at Me, Party On may just edge out Look at Me, for mix-show play. Nevertheless both songs are good and deserve mentioning as well as a listen go to www.cdbaby.com and look up Ambush. Then contact Ambush444@aol.com let them know what you think about the material.

A rare find on the independent label scene this group has material that is really  refreshing from the saturated radio norm. Prepare to be impacted by the album from Lifesavas. The Quannum Projects artist by the same moniker Lifesavas, releases a self titled double sided vinyl; "Lifesavas" on the a-side and b-side "HelloHiHey" both songs are well produced with verbal exercises. However radio may pick up either of these songs for mix show run. Nevertheless the a-side Lifesavas gets the nod for bigger fan appeal, with its jazzy soul sound, neutral radio ready feel and acrobatic flow. www.quannum.com is the place to find more on Lifesavas.

Through a combined triple label collaboration; Banyan Records, 2K Records and EMI Music Distribution, brings Akwid debuting with the album 2002 A.D.  Saturated with hip-hop’s main ingredient; head nodding, raw, but well initiated production, Akwid definitely has some bright spots to talk about. 2000 A.D. is can be defined as a true hip-hop compilation. The rawness combined with the revitalized b-boy attitude with few commercial pick-ups; Starskee and Hutch, Foney and Third Person possible for radio rotation. Akwid in motion go to www.akwid.com for the information.

More from the west coast side of town, Crisis, debuting on the Individual Records Label. Crisis will get the attention of ADD listeners as he's releasing a hot funk bass soaring over a carnival organ song, rightly entitled "West Coast." Mid-Tempo, raw and consistent flow, Crisis includes a shout out version for other areas of the nation (smart move...lol). West Coast is a well thought out piece of material to begin promoting with. Look for Crisis's album Catastrophe, or just visit them via www.individualrecords.com to get further information.

Killa Valley Entertainment‘s latest release comes from Kaoz the Assassin, a West Oakland representative. Entitled The Assassination Vol.1  a bold sentiment, but one, it lives up.  Kaoz the Assassin presenting it all on, maintaining a very balanced number of songs, thuggish, gangster boogie material, radio friendly and video ready songs.  The LP contains 16 songs. The CD possesses enough good material, without skipping too many songs. The standout songs are; Shittin’ on Da World (really that’s a song title), Dirty Deeds, United We Stand (W.C. should have took a feature here for remixes), Monsta Rappin’, Whoridin’, and I’m Ghetto. Kaoz should consider vocally teaming with the likes of Mystikal, M.C. Eiht and W.C. Nonetheless his hard work coupled with a veteran sound. allows this project to pull down a *** of five rating, for all. 

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Who, What, Why and When...First Tekitha's single You, features an appearance by Ghostface Killah, on the Digital Recordings label. An unorthodox production (by the RZA himself) and vocal combination nonetheless it results in a big record, if not a future successful artist currently making waves. Just for the sake of seeing this artist prosper, a traditional R&B mix should be made.  

From the album compilation and TV show, Lyricist Lounge Alumni, Wordsworth surfaces with a double sided single. The A-side, On Your Feet produced by the Beatminerz and B-side, That Way, produced by Kurt Gowdy. Wordsworth, answers the What, Where and How questions by debuting the single on his label, Wordwide Communication which is Distributed by Fat-Beats. Displaying, his charismatic, witty style on some of the gritty but hot, head nodding tracks, he goes delivers as just as well as the freestyle sessions seen on the TV show , so...On Your Feet..

The Undaground Legend LP, Sucka Free Records joined forces with Loud Records to bring us Lil'Flip. Flip's LP more so geared to the North-West and Southern fans, nevertheless, there are sufficient songs, for him to be appreciated, aside from his infectious hooks and having an audible flow. Other tracks which standout on the CD; What I Been Through and I Shoulda Listened. Find him on www.suckafreerecords.com or www.loud.com  

Bow Wow Records released the Mac Money LP; Tales of A 'G'. Mac Money brings a unique style, the intensity and diversity on this album. The Tacoma, Washington, dogs are barking louder with Tales Of a ‘G” it is so well rounded and very well produced, try choosing a song. These came up as the best single material and video standouts; Blocc Monstaz, We Run the streets and Slow Down all have the potential to take him into radio rotation. www.bwr2000.com is where the dogs sleep.

Dj Rhythm August 14, 2002 -   Codarclar Enterprises                                                                                

DJ Rhythm - 7/30/02

Brovaz "Spit Again"

Here it is, dropping another Music Shop listing on the site for those interested in the new and brightest! First off Brooklyn's at it again fresh off the release of the Sound Bombin' III album, the Cocoa Brovaz, the official single release titled "Spit Again" b/w "Tools Of The Trade". A package of metaphors in conjunction with, a multi-level layered guitar chords, thick bass-line,  the reggae flavor chorus by Dawn Penn backed by Nyoka and Geraldine Nicholas rounds out Spit Again, to the street credible, head nodder Tools Of The Trade, both songs boast quality production, you choose on this one, nothing less, simply banging!! . The current project with Rawkus, Distributed by MCA...is slated for October 15, 2002 release.  During the release of the Sound Bombin' III at HMV's, Tek states "...but we have a Boot Camp album coming out on Down Duck, and then another BTU album (Buck-Town USA) we might be rockin' on Duck-Down...We have three albums realistically that about to drop...it's crazy baby!!, just trying, trying to get up in the cracks and crevices like roaches." Better yet go to www.duckdown.com get your look see on.

N.Y. to go to Milwaukee WI, abbreviated to B.C.U.  Brothers Coming Up, serves an album with something for everyone, throw in a little Miami bass sounds, some R&B vocals settled over hip-hop, funk, southern bounce, to round it off. What You Want From Me (that's a song), Party Tonite and Act On It are all songs definitely worth listening to. The singles and more so video material comes from Huh Ma,  its has a catchy call and response hook, making it easy for radio to swallow,  a toss up for a b-side goes to So Sure feat. Precious and Lonely Aggression feat. Pen-A-Gun. Either of these songs can easily back up an a-side or stand alone as one. The diversity of music, talent group effort and quality of production warrants the purchase. Serious calls contact  414-442-0647 for bookings and information.  

Arrakis Records brings Philly Hip-Hop Community to the fore-front, with an album The Spice, seventeen solo artist and four groups are featured on the eighteen tracks compilation. The Spice is correct, Briz, Pack FM! Kleva!! Reef aka Lost Cauze!!! Breez Evah Flowin'!!!! (sorry I started ranting there) so many flavas, you begin to salivate. Good, edgy and experimental production, that compliments the street savvy, introspective and sometimes conscious lyrics to the vocal penmanship and artistry of The Spice. www.arrakisrecords.com is the place to check for more on Philly's artist.

Detonator Records out of Boston leaks Breez Evah Flowin's EP. Nine tracks, seven songs which includes a live freestyle, ( so the math is now six full songs, OK ). Breez has two songs that can actuall receive radio rotation, I give the nods to Step This Way it being clean enough to enter mix format and Pro-Files. Well produced, friendly enough for radio, nonetheless street credible to satisfy his followers The Blaze battle winner, did not forget you ( his followers ), with Grain, Between The Seams and Saki that's definite ode to his hip-hop beginnings.

Crossing into Canadian territory, Warparty Entertainment brings to you a 6'4" artist Big Slim, released his own heat. The confidently entitled EP Heat, delivers five slices to choose from. Which three songs gets him the nod to move into contention as a bona-fide artist. Slim's own better than average production, compliments his bold, baritone voice which makes it all cohesive, on the latin riddims, with his memorable hooks, on Then You A Hoe. The smooth story-line transitions on Mama and the heartfelt statements on the off-beat, gully track of Just Be You and www.bigslim.cjb.net is where you'll find more of Big Slim.

Surrender Records jointly with HangMen 3, just dropped a single that will immediately go to club classic, Made Men featuring Swizz Beatz and Glaze NY on the vocals, sick!! I say! Just combine Busta's energy with ( and you hear him) that definite track flow from The Benjamins mix it with a louder stabbing horn on the bass-line, and call it The Franklins. Nonetheless the can pull it off and sound very good doing it. hear them via www.made-men.com  or www.benzino.com . Well that's it for now see me in a about two weeks U.W.A.G. Rhythm will deliver.

Underground Hip-Hop Review:

Avatar Records presents:  

PHARCYDE F/ JURASSIC 5 "HARD TIMES"

Reviewed by DJ Cruz 7/5/02 from: www.AvatarRecords.Com

The N.V.A. project will also feature new joints by artists including Raka & Babu from Dilated Peoples, Phil da Agony & Planet Asia, Swollen Members, Grouch & Eligh feat. Mystic, Visionaries, D12, John Notty feat. Joni Mitchell, and others. Brought to you in Association with our friends at Mixwell. Pick it up wherever vinyl is sold.

Review by: DJ Rhythm - December 30, 2002

Hard to Hit Entertainment brings another brilliant Dirty South (No! the artist name is Dirty South) single to their loyalist. With control and confidence Dirty South delivers on this well produced and radio friendly double sided effort; Floss, Floss b/w It’s Like That, (containing no Run-DMC samples). He brings his southern feel on both songs which are good follow-ups to their predecessor, Nothin' To A Boss another worthwhile listen, catch Dirty South and label mate J-Gram on www.hard2hit.com . Check out the video for Nothin’ To A Boss and get a copy of the album Everythang’s Gon’ Be Different out now.

Not much to say when Cali’s on the rise with their newest addition to the industry F.A.B. Sorry!! Mistah F.A.B. the abbreviation for Faeva Afta Bread. FAB brings his cohesive double sided blend of east meets west material; He’s Sick b/w Beaverduck. FAB’s flow and vocal temper are like Pharaoh Monche meeting Slick Rick, pure acrobatics. Both songs are good the a-side He’s Sick boastful but sometimes humorous, for overall presentation just barely takes the nod over the b-side. For a sample of He’s Sick just visit FAB on the web, www.mistahfab.com and listen.

EDOT aka Erldotcom and Corecords debuts Thirsty the EP. Famed emcee Mr. Complex, who also features on the Thirsty Ep is spearheading the brand Corecords product. Simple and thorough comes to mind as the best choice to describe EDOT. His charismatic flow and wide choice of topics peaks the interest, while the five songs on the Ep is neatly produced to suite the fluid style of EDOT. For any other details and to sample his material, the web is where you can find EDOT, www.erldotcom.com .

Independent label Black Eye Records debuts the group Ambush, the Queens/Bronx connection of battle rapper Mikey D, Curt Digga, Gentile, Shondon’a, Raw Stalin and Misses debutted late this past summer. Previously releasing songs; featuring Guru last year while Mikey and Curt has had label deals, with Mikey releasing an album with the group Main Source. The noise maker from the forth coming compilation is a double sided twelve inches, Party On b/w Look at Me, Party On may just edge out Look at Me, for mix-show play. Nevertheless both songs are good and deserve mentioning as well as a listen go to www.cdbaby.com and look up Ambush. Then contact Ambush444@aol.com let them know what you think about the material.

A rare find on the independent label scene this group has material that is really  refreshing from the saturated radio norm. Prepare to be impacted by the album from Lifesavas. The Quannum Projects artist by the same moniker Lifesavas, releases a self titled double sided vinyl; "Lifesavas" on the a-side and b-side "HelloHiHey" both songs are well produced with verbal exercises. However radio may pick up either of these songs for mix show run. Nevertheless the a-side Lifesavas gets the nod for bigger fan appeal, with its jazzy soul sound, neutral radio ready feel and acrobatic flow. www.quannum.com is the place to find more on Lifesavas.

Through a combined triple label collaboration; Banyan Records, 2K Records and EMI Music Distribution, brings Akwid debuting with the album 2002 A.D.  Saturated with hip-hop’s main ingredient; head nodding, raw, but well initiated production, Akwid definitely has some bright spots to talk about. 2000 A.D. is can be defined as a true hip-hop compilation. The rawness combined with the revitalized b-boy attitude with few commercial pick-ups; Starskee and Hutch, Foney and Third Person possible for radio rotation. Akwid in motion go to www.akwid.com for the information.

More from the west coast side of town, Crisis, debuting on the Individual Records Label. Crisis will get the attention of ADD listeners as he's releasing a hot funk bass soaring over a carnival organ song, rightly entitled "West Coast." Mid-Tempo, raw and consistent flow, Crisis includes a shout out version for other areas of the nation (smart move...lol). West Coast is a well thought out piece of material to begin promoting with. Look for Crisis's album Catastrophe, or just visit them via www.individualrecords.com to get further information.

Killa Valley Entertainment‘s latest release comes from Kaoz the Assassin, a West Oakland representative. Entitled The Assassination Vol.1  a bold sentiment, but one, it lives up.  Kaoz the Assassin presenting it all on, maintaining a very balanced number of songs, thuggish, gangster boogie material, radio friendly and video ready songs.  The LP contains 16 songs. The CD possesses enough good material, without skipping too many songs. The standout songs are; Shittin’ on Da World (really that’s a song title), Dirty Deeds, United We Stand (W.C. should have took a feature here for remixes), Monsta Rappin’, Whoridin’, and I’m Ghetto. Kaoz should consider vocally teaming with the likes of Mystikal, M.C. Eiht and W.C. Nonetheless his hard work coupled with a veteran sound. allows this project to pull down a *** of five rating, for all. 

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