eMC - The Show
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Free Music Review: First Time Hearing EMC
Hit: 5 Stars
Content and Production = A+. Most albums are lopsided, one way or the other.
I bought this album based on other reviews, and what a surprise.
Free Music Review: Every Minute Counts
Hit: 5 Stars
I try to keep my ear to the street for stuff like this, but really heard nothing about this group at all until a few weeks before the release which is surpising to me. I picked this up on Friday and it's been the only thing I've listened to all weekend. As another reviewer mentioned this album has the same feel as Disposable Arts and Long Hot Summer with all the skits and each song being a peice of the story of The Show, on top of that the production has the same "feel" as the previously mentioned albums which is definitely good since those joints were so unbelievably great. The producers all contributed some great bangers for these 4 veterans to get down to (especially the legendary Koolade's joints) so be prepared for some smooth beats. I'm not going into much details on the lyrical content because c'mon, it's Punch n Words teamed up with Masta Ace and Strick. With those four guys you already know what you're getting into on the rhyme tip. Easily the best album I've personally heard so far this year and highly recommend this to folks who check for music outside of the typical nonsense that the radio and MTV tend to offer. There's a couple of songs that were so so, but for the most part the whole thing is pretty strong with my favorite cuts being "Who We Be", "The Airport", "Say Now", & "Git Sum" Feat. Sean Price.Free Music Review: A Show You Will Not Want To Miss! (4.5 Stars)
Hit: 5 Stars
eMC is a super-group that consists of rappers Stricklin (hailing from Milwaukee), Punchline & Wordsworth (Lyricist Lounge), and legendary Juice Crew member Masta Ace. Punch, Words, & Stricklin all caught the ear of the ever-prolific Masta Ace, which resulted in tireless touring. And that's really what the album is thematically based upon.
The concept runs in a similar fashion to Masta Ace's two previous albums "Disposable Arts" (2001) & "A Long Hot Summer" (2004) (two near-classics, by the way). The album starts off at the Airport (just like the cover), where the group is stranded for 2+ hours, waiting for special promotions manager, Adam, to pick them up for their upcoming show of the night at Club MP3. Throughout the album, there are a series of clever, well-done skits that take us through their hotel amenities, calls back home, on-stage antics, & backstage tomfoolery. The concept is consistently strong and entertaining throughout.
From track one, it's apparent that these 4 emcees are definitely inspired by each other. The album has been in the works for 3 years, and all those chemistry problems you may expect are completely non-existent. They consistently play off each others' styles and flows with a formula that is airtight for the album's entire 75-minute playing time. Simply put, they possess dope flows, intelligent lyrics, and highly conceptual material, which is all displayed in it's finest form.
Weak beats? Guess again. The production is brought forth by heavyweights like Ayatollah, Nicolay, 9th Wonder, & The ARE, as well as some relatively more underground cats like Koolage (who dropped a beat on Ace's last record), Quincy Tones, Frequency, & J!. I really haven't found any of the production to be forgettable, let alone weak. I find myself nodding my head throughout the whole disc.
Weak guest rappers? Forget about it! Little Brother (9th Wonder, Big Pooh, & Phonte) drops by for one of my favorite tracks "Traffic". 9th's beat is top notch here. Adi steps up the reflective "Don't Give Up On Us". Sean Price shines brightly on one of my favorites here - "Git Sum" with dope production from J!. Ladybug Mecca (of Digable Planets) is featured on the energetic title track "The Show", where she lends the chorus. Money Harm (of Product G&B) brings some excellent vocals on the lush "Feel It". The guest emcees are far from outshining the core 4 of the group, who takes the spotlight throughout.
Overall, this is exactly the record I had hoped it would be. In fact, it has exceeded my expectations at every turn. Masta Ace himself seems like he has an everlasting cannon on inspiration on his hands, and I think Stricklin, Punchline & Wordsworth all bring out the best in him. If you are a fan of Masta Ace's latest releases, I have no doubt you will find this album to be excellent through-in-through. So far, this is the best record I have heard all year. Highly recommended.
Free Music Review: The Truth
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the most genuine album I've heard in years. Big, Big Props to EMC for coming through with a breath of fresh air for hip-hop. I'm listenin to the album right now, speechless...A Definite Recommend for any fan of real hip-hop, unwatered-down, sincere, straight crack, COP THIS!! Free Music Review: ¡VIVA EMC!
Hit: 5 Stars
Thank you EMC for ushering in the next golden age of hip-hop we so desperately need in these times of flaky, flashy, un-poetic fluff.
Don't Give Up on Us- I certainly won't.