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This is the second Ninjatune released longplayer from Dynamic Syncopation who have now renamed themselves 'DSP'. Luckily this hasnt meant a watering down of their style - here they step with some all meaty goodness - chunky hiphop production n' quality guest vocalists. Straight from the opening intro you get an idea of the style dominating this record - its all about 'back to basics' hiphop. Booming bass n' sabre sharp snares cutting across simple loops n' heavy stabs - add a well versed MC to these fat beats n' you get the MSG inside the dish. The ideas are dead simple - but very effective - and stupidly enough the LP stands out in the current trend for tinny beats n' over complex rhyme patterns - its refreshing in that sense of easy straight hiphop. I know for a fact that if an LP sounds like it was easy to produce then its taken time n' time to sort every aspect of it's construction - and in this respect the sound quality is ruff - giving speakers a workout. Standout tracks are the opener 'Systematic' which uses Mass Influences chilled flow across a crunchy beat, the 'bass stab through your chest' beat on 'Trife-A-Saurus Rex' is proper quality but Apathy doesnt overshine on the mic, the easy skanking vibe on 'The Living I' is probably the overall LP highlight with Juice Aleem dropping pure science in the booth, the super chilled vibe on '2 Tha Left' really suits the MC's flow and this definitely gives the summer that extra bounce, and the last track 'No Regrets' is a real nice way to end with Dell Wells posing questions across a slow slow piano based beat. On the negative side - some of the MC's are a bit botched n' cliched and seem to be giving a lazy 'hiphop by numbers' impression. I wasnt particularly impressed by Apathy, Eve.On, Chill Rob G, and the UK's very own Phi-Life Cypher who rehashed the same tired flow and 'I' & 'Me' style rhyming. Also - the LP got quite samey and probably isnt one to listen through in one complete sitting - it can get quite monotonous - I dont think thats cos the tracks are poor but not placed in the right sequence. Overall, this is a good simple hiphop record - with the sound quality and heavy beats definitely making this one for them heads who like rolling chunky hiphop. I've listened to the whole LP several times in seperate stages so its definitely a grower - and you cant really be critical of a record that hits the spot whatever the vibe. But thats the benefit of producing quality music. Check for it or wait for a 12" n' see if your liking DSP's style - if your a fan then this will do the trick for your collection.
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