eMC - The Show
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Free Music Review: Better then what I was expecting
Hit: 5 Stars
First off, these guys aren't rolling in cash like most of the mainstream rappers. They make music because they love what they do. It important to actually buy their cd and not just download it. I could never do that, I have to much respect for these guys.
I got the Show a month and a half ago and I have yet to take it out of my car's cd player. I have dozens of rap and hip-hop cds from almost every artist, but none of them are as deep as this. I got the cd since I'm a huge Masta Ace fan, and Masta Ace at a whole different level, probably as close to perfection as you can get. If you like this cd you'll love his other 2 cds released a few years ago.
There are only 2 songs on it that I don't like, all the others are sweet. These guys are more about message and meaning then hot beats and showing off. They sing about feeling, life, and problems with the world, stuff that matters. That's why I have more respect for them then any other rapper or rap group.
Free Music Review: Enjoy The Show (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4.0 stars)
Hit: 4 Stars
Hip Hop group eMC consisting of Masta Ace (hey wait...I thought he retired!), Punchline, Wordsworth, and Stricklin. The come at listeners with a conceptual album, sort of like A Long Hot Summer, with a story line throughout the entire album. Most of the concept of the album works out and is enjoyable.
The album itself is great. The concept here is that the emcees are preparing for a show, beginning from flying in at the airport. Everyone here is on point when it comes to the lyrics most through out the album. Masta Ace is great as ususal. When you hear him, you'll realize that he hasn't missed a beat yet. Stricklin is suprisingly good, because I've never heard of him until this album. Punch & Words also come correct at numerous times.
A few great tracks that quickly stood out to me are, "It's Alright", and "Make It Better". Both tracks talks about everyday life and how things get better, more direct on the latter track. The production by Nicolay makes "eMC (What It Stands For?)" a great track. Even the guests do a great job. Little Brother appears on the notable "Traffic". Sean Price drops a rememerable verse on "Git Sum". Ladybug Mecca (who I haven't heard in a while) vocals are heard on the fast paced "The Show".
This album is one of the great releases of '08. Minus a few tracks and irrevelent skits, this album is highly recommended. No one here dissapoints on this release. Peace.
Lyrics: B+
Production: A-
Guest Appearances: B+
Musical Vibes: A-
Top 5 Tracks:
1. It's Alright
2. The Grudge
3. eMC (What It Stands For)
4. Say Now
5. Make It Better
Honorable Mention:
1. Who We Be
2. The Show (featuring Ladybug Mecca)
Free Music Review: A LEGEND INDEED!!!! REAL HIP HOP
Hit: 5 Stars
Masta Ace is definitely a legend, up there with Jay Z and Nas no doubt. He has released nothing but quality albums including this great release. His previous two albums, the acclaimed "DISPOSABLE ARTS" and the great "LONG HOT SUMMER" are two albums essential in any hip hop collection and now "EMC" joins that rank. This group consisting of the Masta himself, Strickland, Punch and Wordsworth is nothing but creative. A very highly acclaimed and creative theme album, something that few artists can even do now in days. With that being said this album is nothing but fire from beginning to end. The beats are great and of course the lyrics as well. The previous reviewer said that Masta Ace sounds monotonous but guess what, if it aint broke dont fix it and Masta Ace's flow is nowhere near broken. ACE HAS DONE IT AGAIN!!!!!!Free Music Review: Good Listen, But....
Hit: 2 Stars
Masta Ace is able yes, but his style is monotonous, unchanging for the most part, consistent and on point... almost too much so. The beats are well produced but th "sound" in each of these tracks and it's too consistent - the hooks and sampled melodies on top of similar basslines isn't very stimulating. Basically, it's a good effort and it's good music, but midway through your mind is numb to the sound, feeling like you just sat through a music class talking about mundane show's. Free Music Review: TRUE HIPHOP IS BACK
Hit: 5 Stars
If your a Rap fan this cd is not for u!
If your a HipHop fan then get a ticket to the greatest "SHOW" on earth.
I rep the 30plus heads that know the difference between Rap & HipHop and this cd took me back to when it took skillz to be a good MC, not like this bulls**t on the radio now....Must buy....
I got 2 one will be a collectors item.