Man... the only reason why I decided to review this mixtape was because of the seductive cover, and that was the high point. Downtown Lights features Ghostwridah, a rapper so immediately similar to other artists, yet stubbornly unoriginal in the process. He may really care about the abused and downtrodden females on "Lost and Found," but just like Drake, that still leaves tons … [Read more...] about Ghostwridah – ‘Downtown Lights’ Mixtape Review – What Iz Hip Hop
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Camp Lo & Ski Beatz – ‘Fort Apache’ EP Review – What Iz Hip Hop
The Bronx duo Camp Lo were one of many hip hop acts to have a fleeting time in the limelight before the full-scale corporate colonization of the genre. Their 1997 debut, Uptown Saturday Night, was equally an exercise in individuality and relatability, as these two slick MCs, Sonny Cheeba and Geechi Suede, discussed the exuberance of youth and picking up chicks with an … [Read more...] about Camp Lo & Ski Beatz – ‘Fort Apache’ EP Review – What Iz Hip Hop
Stretch Money – ’25 Miles Per Hour’ Album Review – What Iz Hip Hop
The recent economic downturn has left Detroit, MI, gutted of its population and most of its hope. For the black residents, these conditions are even worse, as the perils of inner-city crime and high unemployment cause them to either leave or get a thick skin to endure their slowly crumbling environments. Despite the desolate situation, Detroit rap has only gotten better; … [Read more...] about Stretch Money – ’25 Miles Per Hour’ Album Review – What Iz Hip Hop
Kid Abstrakt – Dedicated to H.E.R. Mixtape Review – What Iz Hip Hop
Either the universe spawned another Common, or Kid Abstrakt isn't afraid to let his influences show. Regardless of the situation, the young LA emcee knows how to vibe, and Dedicated to H.E.R., a smooth, jazzy compilation, proves just that. Abstrakt's a really nice rapper; he keeps things moving with his lively flow, gets in a punchline or two when he can ("You … [Read more...] about Kid Abstrakt – Dedicated to H.E.R. Mixtape Review – What Iz Hip Hop
Oh No – ‘Ohnomite’ Album Review – What Iz Hip Hop
Gangrene rapper/producer Oh No was given an opportunity that would make any blaxploitation fan foam at the mouth. He was allowed extensive access to the entire vinyl catalog of Rudy Ray Moore, the comedian who created the slick pimp character, Dolemite, in the late 60s. This obviously provided an exciting yet formidable challenge: he had a pandora's box of late-nite comedy, … [Read more...] about Oh No – ‘Ohnomite’ Album Review – What Iz Hip Hop