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This is an OK compilation in an overall way - but in a specific way it is the
absolute fucking bollox. There are tracks on here which are just devastating to
your ear - and if you haven't heard some of the British tracks on here then you
have a better chance of finding this compilation than you do of diggin' the
original 12's (their long gone n' safely tucked in somebody's steel caged,
reinforced locked n' padded crate - treat with respect innit). Classic british
tracks include (my most standout trackever!) Blak Twangs Real Estate, Lewis
Parker blabbling nicely about the Mysteries of Life n' some dapper laid back
bizness from Mr Rootsical Manuva who comes with the Next Type Of Motion (a track
taken elsewhere on Brand New Second Hand). The ten track compilation is split
over double wax and divided roughly equally between US and UK emcees. Although
with such heavy UK talent on show it pales the US tracks to look a bit worse than
how they really are - for example East Flatbush Project (Tried by 12) or a J-Live
track (Braggin' Writes)... both of which are strong. Unfortunately - and maybe
again it is the surrounding tunes but for me the weakest tracks are undeniably
Prince Paul's You Made Me n' Al Tariq (Do Yo Thang). Overall a strongly
recommended compilation which highlights some rare old tracks which fully
represent the UK sound of then and now. Definitely buy this LP if you don't
have or have never heard some of the tracks mentioned (e.g Real Estate) cos it is
the full-on monty with two toast n' triple tomato. Safe...
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