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Summary: Strong Offering
Comment: I was first exposed to Ill Harmonics totally by accident at Cornerstone, before they had even released their EP (which, IMO, is the best thing they ever produced!). Easily my favorite show of the weekend, and I became a big fan that day. I was also struck by their affinity for acoustic tracks (they had a live band at Cornerstone), which is something they have largely kept to during each of their albums.
Unfortunately, they are not as good on their albums as they are live, but this album is some pretty good stuff. I will echo the sentiments of some of the other reviewers that Blake Knight leaves much desired in the emcee department, but Playdough is one of the finest white guys in the industry =]
This album has got a nice polish on it, especially with "The Crowd Is Standing" and "San Jose."
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Summary: ILL ROCK'N THE MIC!!!
Comment: My best friend is the new third member.
These guys are blow'n up all over currently working with Sonny of P.O.D. Keep an eye out for the new album "Monkey Business" dropping in Feb. 2004!!!Check out the new website! www.illharmonics.biz
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Summary: Laid back in the desert sun
Comment: A low-key, laid back rap album with typically up-front Christian messages in the raps. The dominant musical instrument is acoustic guitar, sometimes done with a reverb to give one type of flavor, other times done in Spanish guitar flavor. The song "San Jose" even has a bossa nova feel to it. Overall, the album's flavor reminds me of Southern California or elsewhere in the Southwest. One song whose message I particularly like, "Mr. Chris T. Ian," is a strong statement against hypocrisy among Christians.
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Summary: amazing hip-hop band
Comment: I have to say that this band is amazing. I was very skeptical to listen to a Christian hip-hop band but these guys blew me away. My church had them come for a concert and when they took the stage I was amazed. Their style reminds me of The Roots and Black Eyed Peas put together. They are clearly one of the better hip-hop acts out today, Christian or not. More people need to know about these guys so they keep putting out records.
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Summary: A Masterpiece
Comment: This is a great album. Easily the best Christian hiphop album, and one of the best hiphop albums ever. There are so many great songs, but every song is good. My favorite tracks are: Take Two, The Crowd is Standing, Cats Like these, Gypsy Kind, & What We Do, although I love every song. The lyrics, beats, rapping, & instrumentals are all excellent. The lyrics are outstanding, a lot more than your average "Yo yo clubbin with shorty and my homeboyz" crap. This album is a lot better than their first album, although it was good. Ill Harmonics keep it real yet funky. Playdough is a sweet emcee and Blake Knight is good too. Blake Knight actually sounds alot like Guru from Gang Starr. Take Two is an excellent LP that every hiphop fan should own.
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