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DUBCC - Tha Connection => Outbound Connection => Topic started by: Black Excellence on January 12, 2015, 04:35:15 PM
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this classic compilation is hip hop in it's purest form and a year later still bangs...this here folks is our modern day soundbombing.
http://www.djbooth.net/index/albums/review/jamla-is-the-squad
Music Review: @JamlaRecords – Jamla Is the Squad Compilation
Jamla is 9th Wonder’s label. The biggest issue is that many keep thinking that 9th is the work horse and not the label owner/mastermind. Yet, with the success of Rapsody at the helm, people are realizing his label has something to offer. With the addition of Add-2 to a roster that already contains The Soul Council, Act Proof, GQ, Heather Victoria, Big Remo, and Halo, it is prime time for people to recognize that this label is a serious movement. In short, Jamla is a squad.
Not only are they “a” squad, their album refers to them as “the” squad. Since Flipmode no longer exists (sorry, Busta), and their album title says the same thing, I would have to agree.
Throughout this wonderful piece of work, each emcee, guest emcee, and singer do what it takes to showcase WHY they deserve to either be on this label or a guest on the album. Being one of the compilation’s highlights, “No Competition” highlights why Talib Kweli, Elzhi, and Phonte are some of the best to ever do it. If it isn’t Rapsody giving a one verse soliloquy on “Betty Shabazz”, there is GQ wondering “where’s Rocky when Bullwinkle be bullshittin’” on “Rated Oakland”. Even Add-2 flexes plenty of muscle on “Iron Mic” and “Bomber & a Fly Chick”. Thus, there is nothing but notable moments on this album.
Yet, it is the production that truly shows that there is more to Jamla than 9th Wonder. The soulful bounce provided for BJ the Chicago Kid and Add-2 only notes how the track for “15 Minutes of Fame” was crafted especially for them. Meanwhile, the sped up sample on TP’s “Not sure” accentuates his off and on flow. The bouncy, subtle Wu influences come through on the bouncy “Pretty Bird”. The Soul Council, with results notably profound, constructed instrumentals as diverse and intricate as the emcees.
If there was any doubt about Jamla being “the” squad, then this compilation erases that. All emcees (signed or guests) bring their “A” game to the table. The production does nothing but grasp the ear and never lets go. Many want to associate 9th Wonder as the main thing happening at Jamla, which is understood. After listening to this compilation, however, we know that there may not be any “squad” greater than Jamla. - stacks mag
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this album is very good for real! might be slept on, but on the other hand it's not like the best music get the most recognition or album sales.
people that like real hiphop with soulful beats should check it out!
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this album probably only good to play if im having a hard time falling asleep ;)
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this album probably only good to play if im having a hard time falling asleep ;)
not at all...so many bangers on it.
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the rappers chosen on this project weren't bad choices but they were kinda boring as a whole and made it so I didn't bump this more than twice in entirety
great production from 9th though 8)
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great production from 9th though 8)
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the rappers chosen on this project weren't bad choices but they were kinda boring as a whole and made it so I didn't bump this more than twice in entirety
great production from 9th though 8)
I don't get how rapping about personal experiences is boring but at least you lent an ear.
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this album is very good for real! might be slept on, but on the other hand it's not like the best music get the most recognition or album sales.
people that like real hiphop with soulful beats should check it out!
Agreed, dope compilation.
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the rappers chosen on this project weren't bad choices but they were kinda boring as a whole and made it so I didn't bump this more than twice in entirety
great production from 9th though 8)
I don't get how rapping about personal experiences is boring but at least you lent an ear.
it's more their approaches than the content for me
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the rappers chosen on this project weren't bad choices but they were kinda boring as a whole and made it so I didn't bump this more than twice in entirety
great production from 9th though 8)
I don't get how rapping about personal experiences is boring but at least you lent an ear.
it's more their approaches than the content for me
their approaches ? LMFAO
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this album probably only good to play if im having a hard time falling asleep ;)
that is because you don't like real good music & only like wack crap .
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this album probably only good to play if im having a hard time falling asleep ;)
that is because you don't like real good music & only like wack crap .
yeah like OUTLAWZ featuring Krayzie Bone, Tony Atlanta & King Malachi "Welcome 2 Real Life lmao sure :D
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this album probably only good to play if im having a hard time falling asleep ;)
that is because you don't like real good music & only like wack crap .
yeah like OUTLAWZ featuring Krayzie Bone, Tony Atlanta & King Malachi "Welcome 2 Real Life lmao sure :D
really that is real good music unlike the crap you listen to .
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salute to y'all who checked out the record and listened for real.
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this album has so many layers...
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I don't get how rapping about personal experiences is boring
LMFAO.
https://www.youtube.com/v/Hqk1UCru3nM
https://www.youtube.com/v/xEv8dpd5CYU
https://www.youtube.com/v/gsQIEM2T_lg
https://www.youtube.com/v/I80cBPboYK4
https://www.youtube.com/v/kET7JZR2a2w
BRUH.
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I don't get how rapping about personal experiences is boring
LMFAO.
https://www.youtube.com/v/Hqk1UCru3nM
https://www.youtube.com/v/xEv8dpd5CYU
https://www.youtube.com/v/gsQIEM2T_lg
https://www.youtube.com/v/I80cBPboYK4
https://www.youtube.com/v/kET7JZR2a2w
BRUH.
I'm not referring to those suicide notes joe crafts.