Thursday, March 09, 2006


#10 - Little Brother - The Listening

This album came at a time when hip-hop needed something fresh. The first time I heard "Whatever You Say" at thejawn.com (RIP), I practically lost my mind. Most people were so impressed by Phonte that they slept on Big Pooh who showed his ass (in a good way) on their follow-up "The Minstrel Show". 9th Wonder's production made his name one to be closely watched. The stutter drums (AND THE BEAT) on "For You", "Speed" which most everyday people can relate to, the neck snapping knock of "Shorty on The Lookout", Tay G Rap on "So Fabolous" (his voice cracking doing doug e. fresh with "the lyrics on *tracks* that im spittin"), "Nobody But You" on the love tip without coming off as corny. "Nighttime Maneuvers" and the title track. Too many great moments, Im glad they're still around. Their stage show is 2nd to The Roots, Check for the DJ Drama "Separate But Equal" dropping soon.

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