“Just (Because)” by Jam G (Rap Artist from San Francisco, California(CA))

"Just (Because)" by Jam G is a vibrant CD saturated with musical surprises and talented guest artists. The excellent production quality and a superb mix of live instruments and creative digital beats give it a clean sound. The beats themselves are not merely loops but a smooth and creative compilation of various instruments, musical styles, and unexpected twists and turns. Both fans of rap and of R&B will be pleased with what they hear on "Just (Because)" as tracks like "See You at the Lake" are laced with strong rap flows by a variety of Bay Area artists. On the other hand, R&B fanatics will love tracks like "Let's Party Tonight" and "Caution," both completely R&B and wired to make you move. "Be 4 U Go" slows it down a bit for those who like their R&B with a little bit of soul. A compilation of everything urban, "Just (Because)" has something for everyone to move to.

-Joel and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team

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“Eugenics Movement: Culling Hip Hop” by Mr. Williams (Rap Artist from Ohio(OH))

"Eugenics Movement: Culling Hip Hop" by Mr. Williams is a very expressive example of lyrical hip-hop and poetry fused together. Combining Andre 3000's aptitude for situational hip-hop with Saul Williams' solid mastership of poetic-rap this CD moves to break barriers and stereotypes and transcends the formula of today's hip-hop. Even the beats, which could be compared to the jazzy synthesized creations of soul groups in the early 90s, are quick to tell the listener that this is not your usual brand of hip-hop. One of the most stand-out tracks is the jazzy "If I wanted To (Remix)" which makes a bold stand for nonconformity. Another of our favorites is the poignant "Please Don't" as both its lyrical and vocal content express emotional pain. Fans of conscious hip-hop and gritty spoken word will quickly become fans of "Eugenics Movement: Culling Hip Hop".

-joel

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"Capiche?" by Xraydusa (Hip Hop Artist from San Francisco, California(CA))

"Capiche?" by Xraydusa plays upon the strings of the subconscious conjuring up the abstract, the groovy, and the downright trippy elements of the listener's inner workings. It is a methodically mad but effective instrumental arrangement of half hip-hop, half 70's funk beats, random noises, live instruments, DJ scratching, and an occasional mix of something that smacks of tribal influence. A highlight of the CD is the high level of creativity and the ability to bring together the diverse sound effects and styles of music ot yield a very interesting and enjoyable CD. The production and instrumentation quality are superb. The song, "the amberrr" is a song favorite with its anthem-like, dizzying dance grooves, signaturely weaving in and out of beat breaks armed with a wailing alarm and guitar in the highs and percussion in the lows. The smooth saxophone sound of "Spaghetti Straps" is completely jazzy and chill and a great note on which to end the CD. It's relatively straightforward and traditional when compared to the other tracks on the CD that we checked out, but the more subtle production on this track provides its charm. The reverse playback vocal effect along with the tight drum and bass groove add fine funk to the song. All in all, "Capiche?" is a funky, flamboyant delight for fans of multiple genres--from psychedelic to funk to hip-hop.

-Joel and the RadioIndy Reviewer Team
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