Wu-Tang Meets Indie Culture29 reviews
Think Differently

Babygrande Records, 2005

Amazing album period

+ The WU !
+ Hip-hop needs more of this
+ Dreddy Kruger/Wu Tang Compilation
+ Perfect for any Wu-Tany Die Hard
  
  











  



  
Below the Heavens36 reviews
Blu & Exile

Sound in Color, 2007

New Age Dopeness!

+ A MUST HAVE
+ a breath of fresh air
+ Absolutely FRESH
  
  











  



  
S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M.51 reviews
One Be Lo

Fatbeats, 2005

One.Be.Lo delivers a flawless work of hip-hop

+ An Excellent Album (Rating: 8 out of 10- -4.0 stars)
+ Who Got The Props??!!??!!!???
+ Hip hop is not dead
+ "Hip hop took a loss, I'm here to bring it back like ROGAINE!" (4.5/5)
  
  











  



  
The Shining Instrumentals1 review
J Dilla

Bbe / Beat Gen, 2006

Better than the version with lyrics!!

If you're like me and you appreciate the true artistry of HIP-HOP production, but, don't like the vulgarity that is so prevalent in RAP (which is merely a part of HIP-HOP not the embodiment of the culture) then you will truly enjoy this piece. It features J's usual crazy assortment of sound, and ...
  
  











  



  
Grass Stains: A Bluegrass Tribute to Blink 18221 reviews
Various Artists

Cmh Records, 2003

Dont be a silly B*word

+ This is not a Blink 182 CD
+ An excellent tribute
+ Too funny...
  
  











  



  
The Now Sound Redesigned7 reviews
The Free Design

Light In The Attic, 2005

BEST EVERRRRRRRR

+ Free Re-Designed
+ Free Design get worked over by scores
+ Quite a piece of work!
  
  











  



  
Connected4 reviews
Foreign Exchange

Bbe / Beat Gen, 2005

A Must Have!

+ amazing instrumentals
+ GET YOUR HANDS ON THIS!
+ sleep on this album and you will pay!
  
  











  



  
Getback23 reviews
Little Brother

Abb, 2007

Another classic album from LB!!

+ little brother is my favorite group but
+ No 9th? No Problem.

This is definitely a classic for any Little Brother fan. After the last release of "The Minstrel Show" and producer 9th Wonder leaving the group, not too many (including myself) expected this album to be as great as it is. Definitely pick this one up. I would say this is their strongest effort ...
  
  











  



  
Feedback52 reviews
Jurassic 5

Interscope Records, 2006

Ahead of its time

+ still laid back hip-hop

When this album first released, I wasn't as into as Power In Numbers. Now, however, 2 years later, this album has really grown on me and contains the same strength, positive message and beat. I think it was ahead of its time two years ago, but now I listen to it all the time. Certain tracks like, ...
  
  











  



  
Beauty & The Beat29 reviews
Edan

Lewis Ent, 2005

This is probably a classic.

+ A Wild Trip
+ I See Colors
+ The underground is made of velvet!
  
  











  



  
Murray's Revenge35 reviews
Murs, 9th Wonder

Record Collection, 2006

My Second Favorite LP Of All Time

+ first one was dope, second one is doper
+ MURS-9TH DID IT AGAIN!
+ CLASSIC!!!
  
  











  



  
The Scenic Route11 reviews
Panacea

Rawkus Records, 2007

Hip Hop Bliss

+ Seamless, Solid... A Must Have
+ One of the best hiphop albums to drop in a long time.
+ a great follow-up to an amazing album
+ HIP HOP AINT DEAD!
  
  











  



  
Street Signs59 reviews
Ozomatli

Concord Records, 2004

The Soundtrack of LA

+ From latino, to hip-hop, to RAP, to jazz, to Bollywood
+ Prepare To Get Your Groove On

Drawing on influences from all over the globe, Ozo continues to amaze. I heard the track Believe on the local Pacifica affiliate right after a horrifying dispatch from Iraq. It was chilling--and the song has had a profound association for me ever since. Ozo truly represents the best that LA has to ...
  
  











  



  
Vol. 2-Dream Merchant
9th Wonder

Dream Merchants Vol 2 is a collection of 9th Wonder's newest beats featuring Royce Da 5'9, the Justus League crew, Little Brother, Mos Def, Jean Grae, Memphis Bleek, Camp Lo, Sean Price, Skyzoo, and more.
  
  











  



  
Murs 3:16: The 9th Edition65 reviews
Murs

Definitive Jux, 2004

Who says MURS ain't a "Bad Man?"

+ IMPRESSIVE COLLABO!
+ If you are even considering buying this, just do it
+ Murs 3:16 rating
+ Its like....
  
  











  



  
The Best of Parliament: Give Up the Funk11 reviews
Parliament

Polygram UK, 1995

Gotta Have This Funk

+ GET YOUR FUNK ON!!!!!!
+ funky stuff can't get enough
+ gotta have all that funk
  
  











  



  
Same !@#$ Different Day12 reviews
Lyrics Born

Quannum Projects, 2005

Same ! @#$ Different Day

+ more of the same !@#$...
+ Rediculous
+ The best of Lyrics Born
+ tight
  
  











  



  
If You Can't Join 'Em...Beat 'Em2 reviews
DJ Format

Genuine, 2005

new old skool

+ a gem of a record

the real gem as with most of formats albums and tunes, isn't the beats, the loops or grabs, but Abdominal. with lyrics that slip and slide with grace and amazing speed, hes the shining star on formats tracks. with a new buddy d-sisive (british), a new star is born. orginally a roadie for J5, many ...
  
  











  



  
Be With2 reviews
Koushik

Stones Throw, 2005

Koushik

+ "this is the title for my review!"

Koushik is on Peanut Butter Wolf's "Stones Throw" label. That said, it's hard to expect anything less than a 3.5 from the musician of such a reputable label, given the quality of his peers: Madlib, Dudley Perkins, Milosh, etc. Koushik, somehow, manages to roll with the best of the label's offerings ...
  
  











  



  
One A.M.23 reviews
Diverse

Chocolate Industries, 2003

One A.M.

+ Great album
+ A delectable album from an intelligent MC
+ Diverse....
+ Chunky, soulful hip-hop