Classic Review : KRS One in The Source (1995)

Review of an advance copy of KRS self-titled album, which was then titled Hip-Hop vs. Rap and was supposed to include “What I Know”.

KRS One : What I Know (Send Space)
KRS One : What I Know (DivShare)

Blackboard Jungle : KRS One interview in Rap Pages (1995)

Now it’s the week-end, some of you are probably on vacation, so relax and take your time, here is the long interview with The Ghetto Communicator from Rap Pages, october 1995. This include a review of BDP/KRS discography by Dr.Bombay

LINK TO PAGES 11 & 13 FIXED !

KRS One : Check It Out (Send Space)
KRS One : Check It Out (DivShare)

Classic Review : Return Of The Boom-Bap in The Source (1993)

Today marks the beginning of KRS One appreciation month. Why ? Just because. And if I believed the stats of this blog, a lot of people google his name and end up here, so I guess he’s more popular than what the last ten years of his career would make you think.

KRS One : Feel The Vibe, Feel The Beat (Send Space)
KRS One : Feel The Vibe, Feel The Beat (DivShare)

Classic Review : Resurrection in The Source (1994)

A review of Common Sense’s classic album written by Chairman Mao for The Source in october 1994. The audio is a recording of a young Kanye West trying hard to make a name for himself by battling Common on a radio show in Chicago.

Common Sense vs Kanye West : Live on WHPK (SendSpace)
Common Sense vs Kanye West : Live on WHPK (You Send It)
Common Sense vs Kanye West : Live on WHPK (Mass Mirror)

Livin Proof review, The Source (1995)

You know you suck when the guy who review your album can’t find one decent line in your rhymes and can only quote an interlude ! You gotta appreciate how the writer tries hard not to make fun of their lyrics. Lyrical enthusiast will surely appreciate the demo version of Supa Star, with different lyrics ! Have fun.

Group Home : Supa Star (demo) (DivShare)

Classic Review : Only Built IV Cuban Linx in The Source (1995)

Half a mic short of classic status, but still a classic album, review published in The Source, september 1995.

El Michel’s Affair & Raekwon : PJ’s (DivShare)

Classic Review : Organized Konfusion in The Source (1992)

Published in the Source, january of 1992, a review of Organized Konfusion first album, penned by Matty C. The audio is a track from their famous demo produced by the late Paul C, back when they called themselves Simply II Positive MC’s.

Simply II Positive aka Organized Konfusion : Mind Over Matter (demo) (DivShare)

J Rock’s Streetwise review : The Source (1992)

Review of the long forgotten Streetwise album by J Rock, better known as that-guy-who-worked-with-Premo-before-anybody-else-care. Soon to be reissued by the good folks at Traffic.

J Rock : Neighborhood Drug Dealer (DJ Premier remix) (DivShare)

Classic Review : Step Into The Arena in The Source (1991)

Boston based group Gangstarr given a less than stellar rating for their classic album in february 1991 issue of Boston based magazine The Source.

Gangstarr : Ex-Girl To Next Girl (remix) (zShare)
Gangstarr : Ex-Girl To Next Girl (remix) (Send Space)

Classic Review : Whut Thee Album in The Source (1992)

Review of Redman first album in The Source, commented by Matty C. Only 4.5 mics, but that’s probably because Reginald C. Dennis had a no five-mic policy at that time.

Redman, Tame 1 & Rah Digga : Stretch Armstrong Promo (prod Redman) (zShare)
Redman, Tame 1 & Rah Digga : Stretch Armstrong Promo (prod Redman) (You Send It)