John Book

8.5

Hawd Gankstuh Rappuhs MC’s Wid Ghatz

John BookFebruary 22, 2001

Besides writing about it, I've done my own music for the last nine years, making beats and dropping rhymes that have been compared to "doo doo" by some members... Read More...

LPReview

9

Various Artists :: Turntables by the Bay

John BookFebruary 13, 2001

The title for this 10-song album is "All That Scratchin' Is Makin' Me Bitch". This is a part of Hip Hop Slam's new DJ series, which follows the tradition of "Re... Read More...

InstrumentalReview

9.5

Greenhouse Effect :: The Up to Speed EP

John BookFebruary 10, 2001

Greenhouse Effect have been around for awhile, in fact this 14-song EP was originally released in 1999 but it managed to pass my way a few weeks ago. Honestly,... Read More...

EPReview

9

Soulman :: Neva Stop Diggin’

John BookJanuary 20, 2001

If you're a beat head, a crate digger, or a vinyl junkie like myself, then you will no doubt have come across Soulman's name within your adventures. Phill Strom... Read More...

InstrumentalReview

8

Nobody :: Soulmates

John BookJanuary 16, 2001

Instrumental hip hop has had - oh let's just say it - a bad rap in the last five years. A hit rap song always came with an instrumental, either on the 12" or o... Read More...

LPReview

3.5

Various Artists :: Save the Last Dance

John BookJanuary 9, 2001

Being a former soundtrack junkie, I know what it takes for an album for a movie to be top notch. You have something like "Juice". And then you have "House Part... Read More...

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