RE: blackalicious

Jon Jung (jjung@mail.summer.hawaii.edu)
Fri, 6 Jun 1997 11:41:37 -1000


I like it.

A good mixture of straight ahead and "sing-song"-y delivery (sometimes
reminiscent of Spearhead, though some might disagree). Also, good beats and
music and message. I wasn't so impressed with Gift's "splinter" project stuff
either but "Melodica" is right on, IMO.

--Jon
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hello all

so I dig Latyrx like you wouldnt believe and of course DJ shadow's talent
goes without saying, which brings me to my question: what about
blackalicious? thats the only group on Solesides, and I'm wondering if
anyone has heard the melodica EP or anything else by them. So far, I've
only heard the song on Latyrx in which gift of gab guests, and I dont
really like that song. Also, the Chief Xcel track on his split 12" with
DJ Shadow didnt really impress me. But what about the rest of their stuff?
thanks.
scott