Just finished listening to this album and I must say it was the best way I could've started my day off. Im urging all REAL hip hop heads to go and cop this you'll be nodding your head from the Dj Premier intro to all the way through to the last cut. Phonte from Little Brother said it best dope beats, dope rhymes what more do y'all want and that statement definitely applies to this album.
It's hard to say what the standout tracks are on this cd because truthfully they are all enjoyable but definite highlights include "Stop look and listen" which sees Styles, Termanology & Q-Tip all deliver solid performances, "Express Yourself 08" with Kweli, Consequence & Termanology (again) and "No holding back" featuring AZ & Cormega to name a few.
This album is for all those who enjoy emcees with real skills over banging production and some dope cuts on the hooks (you remember how they used to do back in the day don't you?)
If you enjoyed Tony Touch's "Piecemaker" seires, Funkmaster Flex & Big Kap's "The Tunnel" or Dj Clue's "Professional" series then you will love "Spell my name right" the only mishap possible being "G Shit" where not even Jadakiss could save the song from Uncle Murda's uninspired opening verse.
4 and a half out of 5
Express Yourself 08
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