It was just another Facebook group to acquaint emcees, producers and like minds with themselves and give life to the seemingly dead or dying hip hop community. Basically you would find beats, videos and even links to the important materials that needed to be heard. Some did it just to sharpen their tools and some did it to get support for their craft.

On one of those days, the producer known to some as Black Intelligence instigated a drive and he did by saying 'what are we all doing leaning back like Fat Joe? An Underground Railroad mixtape should be in the works by now'. And with these words, the foetus was formed and the pregnancy grew till the actual tape was born.

Producers put up beats and rappers picked their desired choice to create the music you heard on the tape. Not all the recorded materials made the cast list as some were horribly recorded that mixing couldn't even save them and some just were a disappointment to the producers and the emcees failed to do justice to the instrumentals. So if you did submit your raps an didn't find it on the finished material then you should know it was owing to one of this e two reasons. The possible third would be you didn't make the deadline.

In spite of the chaos, the finished product is one you cannot but appraise giving the the circumstances around the recording and the mixing down to the selection. Some emcees had something to prove and they did whilst others simply did what they are known for. I will call this unselfish rap because it isn't targeted at the pockets of the rap loving fans but at their support for true hip hop and hopefully materials like this one would continually manufacture itself to create the needed space for true hip hop. The  T.U.R.N. is here and hopefully there will be a subsequent one which will be much better than this one.

Its been a while since i put up stuff here on the battle side of things but i do want this to be live as well so i have decided to put any kind of battle i can find as long as it is a true representation of the battle essence. I still wait to lay my hands on the Nigerian battles and hopefully someday, i will eventually get some of them in.

This here is from the smack collection and for all the people that know smack, you couldn't have expected to see anything below par. Feed on this and watch people murk themselves in the ring. I feel though that this was a tie and needs a breaker to find the winner. What do y'all think?

This is from the AHAT collection and eventhough its a different environment with its own set rules, it still brings that battle essence to the fore. This is goodcombat but the difference is AHAT rappers carry on like it is a movement battling at will but supporting eachother. Good sportsmanship i must say.

That being said, Grinda goes against Rachit in this one and to be honest the bald-headed green man takes the cake and he is my favorite because he is different and stands out from the pack. But not to influence your pick, watch and share your thoughts.

The Raplogic EP by Fecko comes highly recommended if you haven't heard it. Produced entirely by Teck-Zilla of the Str8Buttah clan, the 9 tracker (i hope i am correct) is way better than a lot of mainstream albums on the shelves right now. But industry politics wont let a material like this survive, which is why it is free to download. Seek, search and you shall surely find.

Now to the crux which is the Raplogic remix actually credited as Bans remix. This is owing to the long term affiliation of Fecko with the Bans movement. Hence, the presence of Terry Tha Rapman and Pherowshuz.

First impressions is that Teck-Zilla took a different approach to this beat which is somewhat out of his comfort zone. The bouncy beat is something i wouldn't quickly pin to Teck but he does well to mesh the kicks with the thumping bass all together for a neck snapping experience.

Terry Tha Rapman and Pherowshuz did what they were supposed to and truly it is a Bans representation on the track. Fecko played his part without getting lost in the mix. Unique voices and unique flows equates to the BANS remix. This is radio friendly but question remains - will it be played on radio?

The first time i heard Mi-Fliss' production was on the beat tape collabo with XYZ on the Nice One compilation. I was impressed and surprised at the kind of work the guy is capable of and now he has even shocked me further by creating a beat for a song. 

Gentleman is the name of the song and this is in commemoration of this year's Felabration which will come to you in a short space of time. We all know that Felabration is a musical celebration of the life and times of the great musical legend called Fela Kuti. Mi-Fliss therefore pays homage to the legend by sampling the classic Fela hit 'Gentleman' and recreating it to a hip-hop format with boombap beats. then he employs Stoneblaze and Yobemoh to blaze the track with him.

All three men give perspectives on why they aint no gentlemen but its the collage of sounds and rhymes that blows my mind sky high. You definitely will feel this and i really look forward to seeing what Mi-Fliss will cook up next. Producers better watch out.

GQ is working on a new mixtape called The Hunger Tape and this song you are about to peep is the official second single to drop from the pack. Gear up as we journey into the sounds of the laid back man with a lot of hidden talents in his kitty.

In a world taken over by skinny jeans rappers, GQ has stepped up to the plate to give hope to the true hip hop fans. Even if he wont do the big numbers, this still wont deter GQ from bringing it pure and simple as it is (there is a bit of complex in there somewhere.

Speaking in Tongues is what the track is called and it is quite worthy of a good listen. The beat is easily identifiable from the Lost Tapes compilation by Nas and justice was done if not perfectly but smoothly to the kicks and snares and dude takes no prisoners in his flows and delivery.

GQ is coming up the ladder real fast i hope he continues this way so that other rappers can be inspired to follow his stead and hit the industry very hard. We are rooting for you homeboy.

Most times when albums are made, there is usually just one basic thing in the mind of the artist(s) involved... the cash returns. This is why songs are cut just to appeal to the pocket and the album makes noise for the moment. Check for that album a year later and its probably gone out of extinction. But if art and love for the music prevails, the content and conceptual flow of the songs cut on there will carry the album for a lifetime and that is how the title 'classic' is earned.

On this note, I present to you SoulJazz and the album is The Renaissance Theory. I am not particularly sure if it was marketing or promotion but this is a seriously slept on material. I stand by my word that it is slept on and you only need to give it a serious listen to understand where I'm coming from. 

If I have any complaint about this piece of work, it will probably be that the strong point also being the weakness too. By this, I am referring to the varying styles of the rappers involved. Instead of hearing a monotonous style all through the project, you hear differing styles but that in itself could overwhelm one too. But all in all, this is a very impressive album and it is even more impressive to know they did it all independently which makes me respect them even more. MHP, Aqbar, Rapsom, G.A.B and Rhyme Master Richy deserve every accolade and support they can get for this, and they are SoulJazz which interestingly describes the sound of the project too.

Groups die easily in the music industry but one of the groups that have stuck together in the frustrating environment such as the one in Nigeria is the one called SoulJazz. I heard this James Brown sample and i was blown away when i got to hear the complete song. The rap styles will overwhelm you so be prepared for this.

MHP, Rapsom, Rhyme Master Richy, Aqbar, 1st Born Soulomon and G.A.B make the collective of SoulJazz (i still dont know why there's only five silhouettes on the cover). Rappers and producers all blended together and rolled into one big power house. They definitely intend to do damage in the industry and i hope they keep the momentum.

Enjoy this video for the track Proof of Ownership. The compilation where this track is from will be put up shortly. Simple video this is and its just to let you see the faces behind the music. Share your thoughts.

If you are familiar with the words 'grungy', 'gritty' and 'grimy' then you would be able to relate to this video you about to peep. This is by no means a new video but i can bet a lot of you cats out there missed out on this when it premièred so see this as another premier. 

B-Elect, one-fifth of the Thoroughbreds, is the artist that brought you this and it is the title track of the album that also has the favourite 'Love and War' track. This is Hard Listeners. To be honest and fair, 'hard' has become a cliché in the music circles but this right here is not buttered up so it definitely fits the bill called HARD!!! Before i forget, Ruffman from the StreetMonks features on this one.

Brothalee a.k.a. Buddah is the culprit responsible for this pictorial and i can say dude is definitely on the come up with what i have been seeing from his end of the table lately.

One group to really respect doing hip hop in Nigeria and still ensuring the rap elements are kept alive is Str8Buttah (apologies if this is sounding like a cliché now). These young brothers have been at it for a while now and it is impossible not to give them their deserved accolades. To get this track in the audio format, go get a copy of Illastr8 2 and peep the whole joints on there. This lets you know that their work ethic is crazy and content is not lacking on their end.

The bohys got together with Clarence Peters, a crazy director who is known to have lost his mind, and the result is this video for Fire you see here. Some of y'all may have seen it but if you missed it then get acquainted. 

I should add that Teck-Zilla and Mister Rae where missing on this cut and i'm not sure why but maybe they got married and are nursing fathers now??? Time will tell.

I did say Str8Buttah deserve all the accolades they can get and i stand by that. I really respect their work ethic and how the group is more than just a rap collective. Video making, graphics, productions and emceeing, all of which is at the core of the group. How can you decide to sleep on such a group?

This is a track that was made in a spontaneous combustion type meeting of the boys. XYZ made the beat and was playing it from the decks in his car and everyone (except for Mister Rae who still owes me an explanation for not being a part of this) put in their verses right there and then. The studio was just a formality and we have Monkey See Monkey Do. Rcube a.k.a. Oshodi and XYZ directed the video, making it a complete Str8Buttah production.

There are a lot of slept-on elements in the Nigerian hip hop environment. When i say environment, do not assume i speak of elements in the hip culture but the ones that stay true to the core of the rap game. One of such individuals is MHP. I have heard about this person for a while now but i really got to feel his vibe from this song and then some.

MHP came to Lagos to give the music Won't Take Long a visual effect and Oshodi is the man he called on to do it for him. Some of y'all actually missed out on this so this is an opportunity for you to understand and overstand where the young brother is coming from. Also, watch out for his group SoulJazz.

I don't know much about this guy called Stormatique but i came in contact with the name on the McSkill ThaPreacha's mixtape being that he hosted and handled the production end. Now, he didn't produce every single track on that tape so i wouldn't say i really got a taste of his beatmining skills.

It might be for this reason that Stormatique decides to give y'all a beat tape so you can feel what he can cook in the lab. This isn't a long collection of beats sadly; it is about six beats deep. If you feel his skills much then kick a '16' on it or even make a mixtape or EP out of it and let us here it. Encourage the brother or discourage him. Either way, you will be doing him a great favour.

Let's get this straight, there isn't any artist that wouldn't want mass appeal but when they don't get it, what happens to their artistry? Personally, i think it is this period that defines the artist and shows forth their true talent. It is also in this period you get to know for certain if money making is the motivation for the artistry or if the art is all that is yearning to come out.

One guy comes to mind, Cashino. Since the era when rap music started crawling in Nigeria, this London-based rapper has been on the scene with his NDT affiliates. Surprisingly, Cashino still does music in spite of the minimal number of people that are tuned to him. This earns him my respect as he has not dumbed down on the material or quality of his craft.

This video is the visual for the track I Love Africa and it is directed by NDT team member DBlack.

If you were an ardent follower of MusicAfrica back in the day, then you should have viewed this video. Paragon is the group and they came together with NDT to get down on this track. NDT if you don't know is the makings of Cashino and DBlack. There should be some other persons in the group but not certain who has left and who hasn't. Interestingly, the music sounds better than a lot of the new music out there today. Yes, i do say so myself! Not sure what has happened to the group now but its hard not to chronicle this piece as one of those heavy materials on rotation back in the day. Feel this.

Its unfortunate to know that some people put in work and it seems like the big bang won't happen in the end. But i can only say 'savali' because no matter how hard you try, you can't force success except you wanna sell your soul to the devil.

2006/2007 was the period when this video came on the screens courtesy of Nigezie and a lot of people that didn't know who Lyrikal was sat up as they watched the emcee spit gully. Another product of Port-Harcout which seems to be churning out all these emcees of repute, Lyrikal is yet to hit the big times but i can assure you he has got the package. Check out the video and it is titled Can U Relate. i hope you can relate.

Simplicity brings the best out of people in whatever they do. This is my definition of what you are about to witness. On this day which so happens to be his birthday, Mr Stay Sharp better known as Teck-Zilla gives back to his loyal fans who recognize his hard work and support his movement. Yes, he is one out of the Str8Buttah collective and he always lets you know that.

On this one, Teck-Zilla gives us The Pledge. For you and you and you out there who support hip hop and have been with the Str8Buttah team till date, this is for you. Just so you know, Teck-Zilla crafted the whole nine; from the beat to the rhymes and even to the mixing/ mastering stage. Are you impressed? Let us know.

Just before i forget, another Str8Buttah member gives the track a new life in the form of a visual. That is none other than XYZ. This video helps you appreciate the team and even brings you closer to the rapper as you can clearly read his lyrics and connect to his emotions. Enjoy y'all.

There has been so much said about the current state of hip hop and a lot has been negative. Jumping into arguments is the last thing advocates of this genre want to do hence they go the same route they have always gone to express their mindstates about all the talk and negative press on the subject. Modenine steps to the plate with the plate with this video from his The Paradigm Shift album. The track is called Hip Hop, directed by South African based Igho and you get to hear what the 'lyrical monfasa' has to say about the issue. Hit the play button.

Str8Buttah seems to be in heating season and i say this because of the volume of materials that have emanated from the camp recently. I am no publicist for the gang so don't think i am doing them a favour. That being said, Mister Rae has got next on this one.

Rae has been quiet for over a year now after dropping his Brand New Masquerade EP which i have to say was quite refreshing at the time. Well, it is still refreshing because music content has gotten worse and his is one those stand out materials you will find.

A new mixtape is in the works to be titled So, How far? and Rae gives us a single from the body of work titled Ask Me Too. Fellow Str8Buttah team member, Teck-Zilla produced the track and samples Omawumi's Ask Me on the hook to give it a complete effect.

Even in the rapid fire delivery, Immense shots were fired at the Nigerian music industry. Well, instead of moaning in silence Rae decides to speak up and i am sure you will love it except you aint fiending for hip hop.

Rae has promised that a lot is on the table and he will serve them in due course. The Big Rae EP with super producer Bigfoot of Micworx is the top on the list and should hit the blogs by the end of the month. Watch this space for that.

Expression is the unique virtue of hip hop that makes it what it is. The need to voice out and get attention is probably one of the qualities of a poet and this is the ingredient i find in this man's work. RiS is his name and he takes you on the Road to Northbay Vol. 1.

Conceptual albums are lacking in present times because everyone is about business and not art. So, its a great feeling to hear a complete material like this one and the elation knows no bounds. I am not saying RiS is the best to ever do it but hit the play button and understand why i shower accolades on the man. I cant help but wonder how long it will take before this dude gets frustrated and switches to hip-POP. Hopefully, Drake is not his inspiration.

Teck-Zilla, Cold Legistics, Hvy, Lil Wax are the producers responsible for the beats on the tape and Teck-Zilla along side Shikara, Manny, Season, Hvy also and Crybaby share the guest appearances slot. 

Right now, it is Bliss in Retrospective.

Some rappers get the limelight and accolades they deserve and some, well... keep waiting to get it or never get it at all. One of such people that continue to wait for the break is these cats called Show Dem Camp (SDC). These guys do the rap so well that you wonder what else they need to show to the world to prove they've got it and can bring it.

Modenine is a seasoned emcee and his credibility is not in doubt. Now, if Modenine, who is very critical and choosy when it comes to rappers can endorse these men, you should pay attention to them boys too. So, its Modenine behind the lens and Teck and Ghost, who make up Show Dem Camp with the freestyles.

I'm not going to say much on this one but understand this, if you haqve no idea or have no information as regards the beginning of the new musical pop culture in Nigeria, then this is a crash course. This is of course before the musical scene was hijacked and made what it is now. Listen and put the metaphor together and the history will stare you in the face

It is no longer news that there are views and opinions about this musical art form known as Hip Hop. What raises my curiosity is whether the art form has done anything to allay fears or to make one weary. So, i thought it best to give y'all views and perspectives from an international debate about this divergent views about the genre i love so much.

If you have got the time (which i hope you do) drop a comment and give your take on this issue. The cliche is that 'hip hop is dead'

This track was one of the songs that broke the norm back in 2005 when it dropped. The perspective of people about hip hop changed to a certain degree we all realised that hip hop can actually be done properly from our end.

Thoroughbreds is the group and Streethop is the track. Elajoe, B-Elect, Obiwon, Ill Bliss and Amaka tha Chief Rocka make up the collective of Thoroughbreds. This is a journey of nostalgia for the ones that have seen this before and if you missed out on this, then get acquainted. 

I can't help but wonder if that Thoroughbreds compilation will ever see the light of day.

Giving that hip hop has not solidified its position in Nigeria, there are several materials that flew by a lot of people and its always interesting to see the faces light up with amazement when such missed gems are brought back. One of such is this video you are checking out here right now.

2007 was the year and three artists with close ties came together to imprint this visual in our minds and hearts. Teck-Zilla of Str8Buttah, XYZ of the same clique and Venomous of Micworx all drop heavyweight bars on this track called The Anthem and the video is what you see. Eventhough it is grimy, still the video is easy on the eyes. Oshodi is the culprint responsible for this video. One secret about him if you do not know is that he is RQB or RCube of Str8Buttah. Them boys don't play. 

 I hope you feel the nostalgia.

I don't know much about this dude called McSkill ThaPreacha but i remember some months back when he spammed my twitter mentions with links to his mixtape. I was furious and i thought to myself if this guy felt doing this will get me to pay attention to him. But came boredom one day and the tape was staring me in the face. Ah well, lets hear it. I almost beat myself up for taking so long to hear such a great material.

Now, it isnt the best thing to happen in the realm of mixtapes but it isn't a weak effort too. Hopefully, his desire for lyrics and flows won't die soon, and impatience won't take him in the direction where most greedy artists pass through.

Get Dope Or Die Wack credits Stormatique as the producer, this doesn't mean every beat on there is original but the selection blends well with the emcee.

Do you think McSkill ThaPreacha is dope or wack? Share your thoughts people.

Sgt. Grief!

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Rapper/ Singer/ Poet Ayodele usually known as The Nigerian Nightmare comes at us with this issue that has been the bedrock of the woes in the country. Coming out of Flint, Michigan this dude has been at it for a minute and I am really hoping he keeps at spoken word seeing has he knows his onions.

Debates continue to go on about the Niger-Delta area of Nigeria and the cost of oil discovery. But in all these, how come a nation so rich is still so poor? Well, Ayodele has something to say so listen, observe and overstand.

I'm taking y'all back in the days when these two brothers started out in the game. They have stuck to their 'Holy Core' as they termed it and i am mighty glad about that. Rooftop MCs remains one of the remaining duo/group artists to survive the long haul in this industry where solo pursuit is the goal of everyone.

The 'boys on the building' dropped this song on us back in the day when Music Africa was the source for videos and everyone that loved hip hop got goose bumps. The G-lynx produced track remains a favorite and the yoruba lyrics was just perfect backed with an even classier flow. but as it has been shelved in the category where classics are hidden, i decided to dig it out for you and you and you to bob your heads to. Enjoy.

One of the most hardworking man in the hip hop game in this region of ours is none other than Modenine. This guy churns out mixtapes like girls diligent with make up. Modo is probably the only rapper in Nigeria that can boast of mixtape releases as long as my arm.

Occupy The Throne (OTT) is the latest mixtape to drop from the "lyrical monfasa". This is the first offering to come off the record deal signed with Monarch Music, his new home.  Guest appearances include Pherowshuz, Terry Tha Rapman, Elbama, Dtruce, M-Trill and Boogey. I listened to this tape and in truth, Mode still has the lyrical package that gave him the position of numero uno emcee in Nigeria. He has definitely not fallen off and his rhyme package still comes correct. The flows and rap style got different twists throughout the tape and that is refreshing.

OTT borrows heavily from the Jay-Z and Kanye West Album Watch The Throne in terms of instrumentals and musical direction but i would call OTT a hip hop parody of the Rocafella material. This is a mixtape and that mustn't be forgotten when listening to this. You cannot deal with it as an album, in fact you aint allowed to do that. It is well above average and rather than sway your minds, i'll leave you to give your take on this tape. Do leave a comment.

Last words: Man rap is mad low, thanks to drake/ and if you dont like that like jump in a lake.

Sgt. Grief!

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Its been a while since we heard from the Peaceville family and of the cats affiliated to that group who has been ghost on us for a long minute is the man himself formerly of the group Underground Dwellers called Jabbarad. This man is one of the folks that have stayed true to the game but it beats me when they drop a gem now and they are nowhere to be found in the next 'X' years.

This video is the visual for the bonus track Bundled Locust on Jabbarad's mixtape titled Headz On Deck which he finally dropped last month and it features Enigma of Str8Buttah and Spellbound. Directed by Oshodi of the Capital Dreams outfit, this visual came to the screens about 2 years ago which makes it proper to reintroduce the video to you. I'll say one thing about the video...it is gritty!

Peaceville in the house!

Sgt. Grief!

While i wait for people to send me material, i shall do away with what has been given to me. So, if you are good at paying lip service to sending in stuff, keep at it. The long and short of this is just to let y'all know i haven't been paid to hype Str8Buttah. they have just been efficient enough to send in more than enough information to go a lifetime and i shall continue to cut pieces of the chunk they made available.

On this note, i introduce you to Deckzavier a.k.a. Deck the Nexus. One-sixth of the Buttah team he is but also doubles as a cover art designer  and triples as a producer. On the production subject, deck offers to us his beat tape The Professor's Abstract Thesis EP. Call him crazy but when you give the tape a listen, you will understand why it bears the name given.

It is interesting to actually listen to a documentary on beat. The consciousness of the tape takes you into a 'fight the power' zone. Deck really uses the samples and the kicks to hit the nerve and prick the mind. I guess its best to let you listen to his instrumental thesis and acquire some knowledge.

There is something about rap groups and the digit 6. What do Killarmy, Khalifate and Str8Buttah all have in common? Each group is 6 men strong. The latter of the mentioned is where the spotlight shines on right now.

It is difficult to say the name Str8Buttah doesn't ring a bell even if they are not getting the comedy money like other artists. The awards and accolades have come but the platinum billing is what has been left out of the pack. This is not because the guys aren't putting in work but rather the environment cannot handle what they bring to the table.

When i say bring to the table, i am talking about that raw essence in sound; from the lyrics to the instrumentals you need to know they take no losses and keep it as real as they come. This is exactly what two of the collective have done.

Deckzavier a.k.a. Deck the Nexus and The invisible Enigma a.k.a. Enigma L. Fox both tag team to bring you The Professor & The Pugilist EP. Ordinarily, the name is enough to throw you in the direction where the tape dances towards but when you push the play button the ride gets even much more exhilarating.

Deck produces two of the tracks on here, Teck-Zilla who is also a member of the collective drops a beat on there and gems are borrowed from Khrysis of the Justus League and Nicolay of the Foreign Exchange. Bigfoot, the Micworx general also lends his craft on here too.

Deckzavier lets his alter ego deck the nexus do the rapping while Enigma does the lyrical spitting  he is known for and i'll put the combo simply as fire and fuel combining to bring more heat. 

You wanna know what time it is? Go get a watch!

There is an upsurge in the list of beat miners lately but the number of actual hip hop producers is alarming if you get the privilege to check the underground scene. With this information in hand, i shall dig into this scenery and fiend for all these producers who are hidden by the mainstream and even check to know if there is any need to pay them any mind.

One of such individuals is XYZ, one-sixth of the Str8Buttah collective. Unlike most producers in the country, this brethren decided to showcase his abilities by giving to us a beat tape not new but not common practice. This guy raps but this time, its the samples and the kicks with the snares doing the talking. The tape is called Xperimentz and it is an instrumental mixtape. You definitely cannot miss the boom bap on this one.

This isn't to hype the man but to show you what you have passed up. Opinions are welcomed!

To all you who have no idea how thriving the spoken word scene is in the underground, this is to give you a teaser of what you haqve been missing. \i can only sat the nation isn't ready yet for this art which is reason why it is still hidden. But even though it is out of the sights, it is bubbling under and a volcanic eruption is not far off. Enjoy this piece and share your thoughts.

Sgt. Grief!

When it comes to hip hop, I fiend for the complete element; the total package and I'm elated when someone brings that to the table. This is what I make of this video. Brotha Leee who is the director according to sources is the same as Buddah who happens to be a studio engineer and part time rapper. Maybe this is why his interpretation of the video speaks hip hop. No unnecessary flashlights, skin showing missing, just storytelling in a simplistic but classy way.

I guess B-Elect challenged him with his delivery of the music and the pressure was on to deliver a complementary video. I guess this is what J-Rawls was saying about 'the hip hop affect'. I shall bore you no more. Enjoy the images and share ypour thoughts.

Is this a battle? Sure it is but the battle was already won by the dude on the right cos to me the dude on the left brought confidence and nothing else to the table. This is what rappers need to know when they think they got heat. Just cos you can spit don't make it enough. If your elements aint complete, you'll be seen as nothing but a big joke like the homeboy on the left. He was left right where he stood. Whether its written or not, the guy on the right brought his ammo to the battle and he didn't shoot blanks.

Guns dont make you tough, put up your fist and let's see how long you last.

Gino might not be consistent as a rapper but it is very pertinent to say that this video was one of the very few that pioneered the redefinition of music videos in Nigeria. It was in a league of its own as at the time it dropped and Wudi Awa deserves accolades for giving to hip hop in Nigeria this beautiful material. You know you can't front on Gino as a rapper but you can't also front on the fact that he opened doors for people too. In case you didn't notice, C-mion is the rapper in the intro scene.

Peace, love and cornbread.

J-berg might be new to the mainstream but this cat has been bubbling under for a while now. Props must go to him for sticking to the original manuscript with the serious pressure to put up a disclaimer and 'sell out'. Nothing but nuff respect to this hombre who set it off with The Big Chill mixtape that didn't hit the big time but got a lotta rave reviews.

Now, Slow Motion is his next step and i must commend J-berg for putting the right foot out. So if you think this guy is moving too slow then think again because you might be the one stagnant while he does all the moving.

One time for the man XYZ who has continued to show his beat making prowess. I got jealous that i couldn't get a hold of the beat personally, eventhough i have nothing to do with it.

If you are truly hip hop, then this is the one for you; conscious and lyrical. This is the combo i like.