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Kaboose :: Be First

Syntax Records

Reviewed by La'Juanda Knight

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The qualities of a rapper are usually defined and in some cases stereotypical with the hard core thug/drug dealer turned MC persona. In this world “fitting the mold” has become of more importance than transcribing to ones own unique rap style and talking of one’s environment from their own perspective. The few emcees who are brave enough to avoid the cookie cutter rapper format take a great risk of not being accepted by the majority and ultimately lost in rap’s forgotten ones. So, when MC’s such as Kaboose step up to the plate, a certain level of respect is due. Instead of the watered down lyrics with oversaturated subject matter, Kaboose delivers words laden with introspection that describe his experiences in life and how a higher being has assisted him through his journey. He even goes as far as stating that ‘all of his confidence comes from knowing God’ in his song “Be First”. When asked for a self description he passionately replies that he is ‘a servant of Christ, husband, father and emcee’. This realization has led him to the conclusion that he has the perfect composite for being an MC.

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Posted Thursday, October 16, 2008 @ 02:02 by sca

good lookin' out on the kabster.

Posted Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 03:42 by greenman

solid rapper... but the hook is dull. nothing new here sorry

Posted Monday, October 13, 2008 @ 04:08 by Vic

Good beat

Posted Thursday, October 09, 2008 @ 03:40 by MaxOne

Kab's crackin' heads

Posted Wednesday, September 24, 2008 @ 09:59 by lo

i laugh at this.

Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 06:45 by Blaz3

yo this is sick!! real hip hop,diss is what it's about keep it up bro good work.

Posted Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 01:13 by Yeah sure

If by serious you mean unimaginative and tired. Do yourself a favor and freshen up those rhymes before you release anything. This shit is way too generic to gain any kind of real attention.

Posted Monday, September 22, 2008 @ 07:22 by Details ideaL

Kaboose is the BIG Chief! This album is gonna be something SERIOUS!

Posted Friday, September 19, 2008 @ 10:08 by Edge

Kab's the man, Ive been diggin' this dudes tracks for years and I cant wait for Excuse Me to be released!

Posted Thursday, September 18, 2008 @ 08:50 by Elected Official

The goodness right here. Kaboose delivers!

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