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| Phokuss - More Statements Volume 2 CD [T.M.I.] NY, USA |
Across the three tracks the production is primarily undertaken by Gooch for T.M.I. The sound is sold and well produced. The beats are classical and the MCs are all proficient and come across clear. The first tack on this sampler, Po has a kinda light piano arrangement this time produced by Deezo, which contrasts with the deep tale of what the struggle is like when you have no money. The prejudices that you face both in the work place or when you are on benefits especially when you can't afford decent clothes or even food until on day you end up running up on someone. No Idea has harder production, the drums are fatter and the string loop is emotionally evocative. Essentially a assertion of their skills in the true sing your own praises style of braggadocio rap they guys manage to lay it all in the line. When the guys spit they sound fantastic and are able to string several similes together and drop on beat. For some reason I just get the feeling that the guys are keeping something in reserve. Perhaps it is because there is a fair bit of chat before they really get into it or as they say I just have No Idea of what they are really capable of. Perhaps it is also that the flows are pretty basic and there isn't much change in the tone and inflection of the voice between the talk, the rap and even the chorus. However I guess that is what you need for a banger like this. Hustler tackles another different aspect of the usual Hip Hop topics. There is is kinda creeping arrangement for the music which lends its self to the lyrical descriptions of doing deals and twisting rules to survive. Throughout the verse, but increasing in the chorus there is a soulful female singer adding an extra touch to the production, ' I'm a hustler, but its not my choice'. This crew really let you know how they feel about the grind and all the little things legitimate or not to flip their cash. The sound is lavish and accomplished, their heritage is correct and they are starting to make moves. Make sure you seek it out and hear Phokuss before they blow up!
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| Intro |
Early Doors: 1979-1985 |
False Dawn: 1985-1990 |
Underground Years: 1990-1995 |
The Renaissance: 1995- 2000 |
The Future: 2000 & Beyond |
Artists & Discographies |
