Monthly Archives: July 2009

Jul 20 2009
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Chali 2na “Fish Outta Water” (2009)

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From the July 20, 2009 issue of The Miami Herald (web / print)

Fish Outta Water is a disappointingly accurate title for the overdue debut album from Chali 2na, the distinctly voiced Chicago rapper from two critically acclaimed Los Angeles groups: the now-defunct hip-hop sextet Jurassic 5 and Latin funk band Ozomatli. The self-described “friendly neighborhood baritone” was often the highlight of the songs he contributed to, but when left to his own devices on first solo release, the results are often monotonous. Continue reading →

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Jul 08 2009
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Blitz The Ambassador “Breathe” (2009)

Radio is dead. It got hit by a taxi after robbing up-and-coming, talented and artistic musicians.

At least that’s what’s depicted in “Breathe,” the breakout song and video from Ghana-born rapper/producer Blitz The Ambassador, which debuted Tuesday on MTV2. Continue reading →

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Jul 06 2009
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Ace Hood “Ruthless” (2009)

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From the July 6, 2009 issue of The Miami Herald (web / print)

On his sophomore release, Broward County rapper Ace Hood faces the task of trying to strike it big in a hip-hop scene already flooded with Floridians. Coming less than eight months since his debut album, Ruthless does little to distinguish Ace Hood’s content from that of  Rick Ross, Flo Rida, DJ Khaled and T-Pain. Continue reading →

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