Instrumental

8.5

Omega One :: The Lo-Fi Chronicles

John TeufelOctober 4, 2005

Two general observations about instrumental releases by DJs: They are usually very good, because it's harder to get hip-hop heads into an album with no raps, s... Read More...

InstrumentalReview

10

Pete Rock :: Petestrumentals

Tom DoggettJune 28, 2005

Pete Rock's signature sound has evolved a little since his first opus, "Mecca and the Soul Brother." While most of the other great producers from this time have... Read More...

Back to the LabInstrumentalLPReview

8.5

Thaione Davis :: April-January

Aaron WeaverJune 21, 2005

Some producers don't have to say a word to get their message across. Even though he doubles as an MC, Thaione Davis' more vocal half stayed on his last record a... Read More...

InstrumentalLPReview

7

DJ Spinna :: Compositions3

Pedro 'DJ Complejo' HernandezMay 17, 2005

Albums released by producers are usually hit or miss, and that's when they include emcees rocking the beats. When a producer releases an album comprising solely... Read More...

InstrumentalReview

8.5

Prince Paul :: Itstrumental

One LineMay 3, 2005

One of the most underrated and under-appreciated producers around, Prince Paul has definitely been in the game for a minute. Beginning his career as Stetsasonic... Read More...

InstrumentalReview

6

ArcSin :: Resonant Murk Tactics

Tom DoggettApril 19, 2005

El-P always seems to be a step or two ahead of the rest of the underground circuit. First it was the passionately unique â€œFuncrusher Plusâ€ with Company Flow... Read More...

InstrumentalReview

Reviews

Snoop Dogg :: Missionary

DMX :: Let Us Pray: Chapter X

Bobby Jimmy and the Critters :: Ugly Knuckle Butt

Omega One :: The Lo-Fi Chronicles

Pete Rock :: Petestrumentals

Thaione Davis :: April-January

DJ Spinna :: Compositions3

Prince Paul :: Itstrumental

ArcSin :: Resonant Murk Tactics