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| Blackalicious - A2g Ep Band: Blackalicious Tracks: - to G - Clockwork - Rock the Spot - Back to the Essence - Deception - Making Progress - Alphabet Aerobics (The Cut Chemist 2 1/2 Minute Workout) [The Cut Chemi Underground Hip-Hop For The Masses This EP is a preview for the full-length album "Nia" by Blackalicious. It contains seven tracks, four of which are Present on "Nia". The three exclusive tracks are good. One of them, "Alphabetic Aerobics", is excellent. Here, rapper The Gift of Gab shows off his rapid-fire delivery in verses for each letter of the alphabet. The song gets faster and faster as he progresses through the letters. "A2G" is a similar workout in consonance, but with slower delivery and only the letters A through G. "Back to the Essence" features guest rapper Lateef the Truth Speaker. "Deception" is the most structured song here. The lyrics are a narrative about a rapper who becomes seduced by wealth. It emphasizes, without direct reference, the underground Roots and ideals that Blackalicious have stayed true to since their first EP "Melodica" was released in 1994 on Mo'Wax records. The beats provided by Chief Xcel are superb. Cut Chemist from Jurassic 5 produces "Alpahabetic Aerobics" and is easily overshadowed by the lyrics. Overall this is an awesome EP. If you like ather acts such as Jurassic 5 or Dilated Peoples you will dig this. Also check out their debut full-length album "Nia". 5 Stars- Words Can't Describe It I bought this CD after a close friend of mine told me about the amazing song Alphabet Aerobics. Buying this CD, I expected one good track and nothing else. I WAS DEAD WRONG!! This IS the most amazing CD I've ever listened to. Words can't descirbe it. Chief Xcel produces awsome beats and Gift of Gab is the second best MC in my opinion (behind KRS-One). Gab's rapid fire delivery and insightful, unbelievible (and clean) lyrics make him amazing to hear. Alphabet Aerobics is an amazing song where Gab goes from A to Z in an alphabetical, alliterative rap. Back to the Essence has (in my opinion) a catchy hook to it that really is a head bobber. I could review every song, but EVERY ONE IS SUPERB! Not ONE weak track. If you want some real Hip-Hop with excelent beats and unbelievible, rapid-fire lyrics, PICK THIS UP!! Blackalicious: Need I say More This is one of the best groups I have been recently introduced to. A2G is an awesome EP because of its Dope a** beats and its insanely good lyrics. The Gift of Gab together with Cut Chemist in the Alphabet Workout was one of the best flows I have ever heard. Its not just that song but all of them. You don't have to skip songs on this CD because they are all great. Buy Blackalicious A2g Ep at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.comJamster - the latest ringtones for your phone! |
