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Review - Wu-Tang Clan: Pollen - The Swarm Part III

Posted by elmattic On June 24, 2010

In 1898, the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists led the Boxer Rebellion in China. They attacked thinking that their martial arts training would make them fly, be immune to bullets and call on spirit soldiers. Guess what, that didn't work out too good. Pollen is kinda like the Boxer Rebellion. The Wu's been rolling for 17 years now, and the ancient arts of shadowboxing on their own aren't enough in the modern world. I mean, what exactly is the point of another album of the A and B team Clan over middling beats?

Review - Everliven Sound - Freedom 2

Posted by Wally $ean On June 23, 2010

With the underground hip-hop scene producing so many new artists, it’s surprising to see how many are looking at the industry with the assailing eye of veteran rhymers. Take the duo Everliven Sound, also known as emcees the UK's Skit Skam and NJ's Cymarshall Law: although both are relatively fresh-faces in the game, their attitude, style and sound are something of a throwback. On their latest project together Freedom 2, Skit and Cy once again exhibit wisdom and abilities beyond their years, despite a number of problems.

Review - Godilla - Jaguar Paw

Posted by Wally $ean On May 19, 2010

The Jaguar Warrior was a terrifying Aztec soldier who brutalized his victims and captured survivors for ritual sacrifice...With an M.O. like that, it's no wonder why rapper Godilla seemingly pays homage to them on the cover of his LP Jaguar Paw, and he does so with good reason. The Easton, PA emcee and Snowgoons collaborator is out for weak emcees' blood on this album. Although it's not a perfect, with some lackluster beats and bars, it's an inspired, cohesive album that harkens back to he golden era of hip-hop while adding a dash of Latin flavor to spice up the recipe.

Review - The Closers - Bullpen Sessionz

Posted by Wally $ean On March 21, 2009

Hardcore gutter rap is something of a rarity these days. Apart from artists like Blaq Poet and Roc Marciano, very few emcees these days spit that raw shit that sounds like the soundtrack to getting yapped for all of your personal belongings. Yet hope is not lost for fans of that hard-body, get-mushed-or-moshed-out-type steez: The Closers - a four man collective of Shabaam Sahdeeq, Red Eye and the production combo Thorotracks - are up to bat with their latest project Bullpen Sessionz, and they're swinging away like the Baseball Furies.

Review - Statik Selektah - 100 Proof (The Hangover)

Posted by Wally $ean On February 10, 2010

For the past three years, Massachusetts producer and DJ Statik Selektah has had the underground hip-hop scene firmly under his thumb. With a barrage of mixtapes, guest productions and a nearly annual onslaught of album releases, Statik has managed to transform his little Showoff Records imprint into a burgeoning success, helping to propel emcees like Reks and Termanology into the spotlight. Now, Mr. Spell My Name Right is back with his third studio album 100 Proof (The Hangover).

I'll Be Back...Tomorrow

Posted by Wally $ean On Thursday, November 26, 2009

Yeah, I know, it's cliche, but fuck it, gotta say something, right? So after my period of Charles Hamilton-esque respite, I've decided to re-vamp The Message Blog's content...with a few changes. Allow me to further delineate:
1. No more 10+ posts a day - I really just can't keep up with that many posts in one day.
2. I'm posting only music I like - It may have seemed like I was doing that before, but honestly, I was listening to a quarter of whatever I posted. That being said, no more of those bullshit-"Run This Town" freestyles from Sheek Louch or new songs from Curren$y that will eventually wind up on a mixtape dropping the next day. I'm sick of that shit. If I find something I like, I'll post it. If not, go check out Nah Right or 2dbz.
3. More creative shit - This is where most of the emphasis is going. I feel like the rants and the weekly perennials made this site worthwhile, so I'm going to be doing more of that from now on. It's more fun for me and I feel like it's more interesting than just another song link. Now, this might mean some days will go without a post, but it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make for better content.
4. Reviews are coming back - The fourth quarter kicked my ass with the number of albums I should've reviewed. As the release dates begin to dwindle, I assure everyone I'll get back on my grind with them. Maybe they won't be as involved as they once were, but they'll definitely be happening, that's for sure.
With all that being said, I'm not posting today. Yeah, it's fuckin' turkey day, I've got some food to eat and some football to watch. See y'all tomorrow.

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2 Response to "I'll Be Back...Tomorrow"

  1. elmattic Said,
    November 26, 2009 1:28 PM

    Yo Wally...that sounds like a good plan. I've wondered how the hell you keep up the pace--like I said, I imagine you taking a dump while eating a sandwich with your laptop balanced on your bare knees. Your revamp sounds like it'll retain all the blog's strengths, and also improve on them--while dropping the stuff cats can cop elsewhere.

     

  2. Wally $ean Said,
    November 26, 2009 1:32 PM

    Haha thanks man, but the fact that you imagine that is a little...disturbing.

    Also I never mix food and bathroom breaks. Beer, however, very much so.

     

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