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| Release: | Future Classic (re-release) |
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| Media: | [Audio CD] | | Released: | 2006 |
| Recordlabel: | HipHop Is Music |
| Info: | The album is released in August 2006.
It comes in a digi-pack package with a layout by Milton
"Ohmega Watts" Campbell.
Beats by EsNine : 1
Beats by MoO : 2, 6, 7
Beats by Bluemind : 3
Beats by Ohmega Watts : 4
Music by DJ Balance: 5, 10
Beats by Vintage : 8, 11
Beats by Relic : 9
Beats by Sound Providers : 12
Beats by Kero One : 13
Beats by Tony Stone : 14
1. Intro
2. Rebirth of Skill
3. Each Step
4. Car and a Job - featuring Ohmega Watts and Sojourn
5. One Man Band
6. Can't Stop the Bumrush
7. Moment In Time
8. The Proof - featuring Absalom
9. What It Is?
10. Writing 101
11. Permanent Ink - featuring Braille and Sivion
12. Speak Facts
13. Yeah Boy - featuring Theory Hazit
14. Let the Horns Blow - featuring Saxophone by Sivion |
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| | Review: |
In my humble opinion, it seems as if most fans of music
(especially hip-hop enthusiasts) are quick to brand an album
classic very quickly. The problem is that it is simply
difficult to define the word classic itself. What are the
set rules that makes a classic album and how long does it
usually take to decide? While many debate over this issue,
both Surreal and DJ Balance feel that they have met the
standards and have made a classic; better yet, a Future
Classic.
Pretty bold title for an album, eh? Although crowning the
album Future Classic may be up for the fans to decide, the
tag-team duo use the legendary formula (one emcee and a DJ)
to create an album filled with positive lyrics and smooth
jazzy beats. When listening to Surreal, you can’t help but
feel the passion that he has for the artform by hearing the
sincerity in his voice. On “Moment In Time” (probably the
best song on the album), he raps: “The beats play and my
eyes close/ the track hits the canvas and my palett is my
soul.” He’s an honest emcee that isn’t afraid of revealing
his true self through his music; whether it be his
spirituality or family (check out “Each Step” and “Let The
Horns Blow” to see what I’m talking about).
The duo definitely have great intentions for those seeking
“real hip-hop”, however, by the time the album hits its
halfway mark the album becomes very repetitive. You can
basically figure out what the beat will sound like and what
the subject matter will be. Also, at times, Surreal can be a
bit too pretentious, especially on “What It Is.” One can
only take so much of jazz loops and “true hip-hop” songs.
In this age of materialism and lack of morality, artists
like Surreal and DJ Balance bring about an equilibrium. If
you are into positive, sometimes uplifting lyrics with
smooth jazzy beats, then this may be the album for you.
Will this album be considered a future classic amongst the
hip-hop purists? Only time can tell…
3.5 of 5 afros
– James Smith
| | source: okayplayer.com, added: Sep 24, 2006 |  |
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