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Sep26

Evidence, Cats & Dogs (Review)

Evidence

Cats & Dogs

Released by Rhymesayers


Evidence is that dude. Many heads point to 2007's Weatherman as one of hip-hop's recent treasures. That first solo project, with production from Sid Roams, The Alchemist, Jake One, Babu & Ev (all of whom are back on this one, save Jake One), had a refreshingly crisp sonic blueprint, heavy on the spacy synths and brimming with soul. Having now made a switch from the lost-at-sea ABB to Rhymesayers with a Layover (EP) in between, everything is back in order for the dilated one to drop another top-drawer record.
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Nov16

Copywrite, The Life And Times Of Peter Nelson (Review)

Copywrite

The Life And Times Of Peter Nelson

Released by Man Bites Dog Records


Spit and polish. The aphorism that best defines this triumphant return from an MC that probably swam through more shit than Andy Dufresne. OK, Copywrite didn't do himself any favors with his pill-fueled decision-making and catching bad ones from Camu Tao (R.I.P.) and Icon The Mic King (Copy addresses both of these street rumbles). But all of that gossip and hearsay is immaterial when considering this second release from an artist who's debut dropped in 2002. Jay-Z had him on his radar and we know what happened to Eastern ...
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