Old review.

RZA as BOBBY DIGITAL - In Stereo

https://emcritic.blogspot.com/2015/05/rza-as-bobby-digital-in-stereo.html

Something of a concept alias for the #WuTangClan leader, which doesn't quite come together as I'm sure he envisioned. Needed a mini-series to fully realize it, methinks.

#HipHop #GangstaRap #ConsciousRap

NEW REVIEW!

A TRIBE CALLED QUEST - The Low End Theory

https://emcritic.blogspot.com/2025/04/a-tribe-called-quest-low-end-theory.html

Another one of those items I not so much ignored, just neglected for far too long. Not anymore tho'!

#HipHop #ConsciousRap #Jazz

Loyle Carner - All I Need / In My Mind - Neue Doppelsingle
#ConsciousRap #HipPop #News #LoyleCarner
https://www.musikblog.de/2025/04/loyle-carner-all-i-need-in-my-mind-neue-doppelsingle/

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Human Xperiment - Method Development

"Method Development: The lab where beats and consciousness collide!"

https://getmusic.fm/l/Fk5dlx

#bandcampcodes #experimental #hiphop #rap #lyrical #consciousrap #music

Yomo & Maulkie - Glory

1991 Ruthless Records
Produced by DJ Yella

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gCjNTgiiAw

#HipHop #HipHopHeads #Rap #westcoast #politicalrap #consciousrap #music

Old review.

FAITHLESS - Reverence

https://emcritic.blogspot.com/2015/03/faithless-reverence.html

In some ways, what Rollo and Sister Bliss did with this album wasn't *that* new or revolutionary. What they did, however, was capture a vibe at the right place and right time - namely, Big Anthems + Soulful Chill * Shifting Clubbing Scene = Sweet Monies.

#ElectronicMusic #AnthemHouse #ChillOut #ConsciousRap #Gospel #TripHop

NEW REVIEW!

NAS - King's Disease II

https://emcritic.blogspot.com/2025/03/nas-kings-disease-ii.html

Been feeling sick this month, so hard to focus on writing fresh material as it is. When you're dealing with a Nas project though, you kinda' want all your mental faculties in order.

#HipHop #ConsciousRap #Soul

Old review.

INSPECTAH DECK - The Resident Patient

https://emcritic.blogspot.com/2015/03/inspectah-deck-resident-patient.html

I wrote how INS didn't have the greatest track record as a solo artist, but wasn't aware that he'd already kicked off Czarface by that point. Then again, that's more a collab' than a solo project, so I guess the original thesis holds true?

#HipHop #ConsciousRap #WuTangClan

Qualche frame di passaggio dal video di prossima pubblicazione. Enjoy!

#riotgirl #mrsbhutan #rap #consciousrap

Ebow - FC Chaya (Glitzer Edition)
#Album #ConsciousRap #DeutschRap #RB #Ebow
https://www.musikblog.de/2025/02/ebow-fc-chaya-glitzer-edition/

NEW REVIEW!

NAS - It Was Written

https://emcritic.blogspot.com/2025/02/nas-it-was-written.html

A funny record, this, initially dismissed because it wasn't "Illmatic 2: Still Illin'", but now enjoyed because it's about as solid a mid-#90s #EastcoastRap album as you'll ever find from the era. Certainly deserves ranking among all the other major records of the time.

#HipHop #GangstaRap #ConsciousRap

Old review.

GILLES PETERSON - Broken Folk Funk Latin Soul

https://emcritic.blogspot.com/2015/02/gilles-peterson-broken-folk-funk-latin.html

Come experience some CULTURE!

#ElectronicMusic #NuJazz #Soul #BrokenBeat #ConsciousRap

Old review.

JURASSIC 5 - Quality Control

https://emcritic.blogspot.com/2015/01/jurassic-5-quality-control.html

It's weird to think I may be overselling this 'backpack' rap classic, but sometimes getting folks digging on back-to-basics #HipHop is a herculean effort. Folks always prefer the bad boys, y'know?

#ConsciousRap #Turntablism

Young Braised & Spiros Beats – Scratch
#ConsciousRap #HipHop #HipHopRap #LoFiHipHop #Rap #alternativehiphop #backpackrap #boombap #conscioushiphop #experimentalhiphop #independenthiphop #indierap #oldschoolhiphop #realhiphop #undergroundhiphop #undergroundrap #Nelson
CC BY-NC-SA (#CreativeCommons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike)
https://youngbraised.bandcamp.com/album/scratch