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JennYTermanology - Politics As Usual Album Review
October 9th 2008 23:31
Release date: September, 2008
Genre: Rap
Label: S.T. Records
The late Big Pun is one of those rappers who are considered a class apart. On Politics As Usual, Termanology states that he is “the resurrection of Pun.” Although that may sound like a bold statement, many pundits silently agree with that claim. They both have the same style that isn't easily imitable. Tehttp://my.orble.com/communi ty/blogs/posts/modify/398009/ #formrmanology was always known in the underground scene as one of the best lyricists. Well now, he will be known thanks to this album. What do you get when you have a great rapper and great producers? The answer at the end.
The album starts with an intro called It's Time where a beat plays and you can hear Term's voice in the background.
The second track is the famous Watch How It Go Down released two years ago. It's in this song, that Termanology states that he's the resurrection of Big Pun. The lyricism is simply genious, and the beat is pure greatness produced by the one and only DJ Premier.
Watch How It Go Down Music Video
Hood Shit (featuring Prodigy) is, like the title says, for the 'hood. This is a dark gangster type of beat produced by the great Alchemist. You can't hate on the beat nor on the lyrics. On the chorus, they repeat a 'hood name followed by “hood shit.” This is a track that you can bang everyday everywhere.
Please Don't Go is the kind of track you can relax to, or just listen anywhere you go. The beat is chill and smooth, and the chorus has a really good hook. You won't be disappointed with this song produced by Nottz.
How We Rock (featuring Bun B) is another banger that you won't stop listening to. A friend told me that the beat sounded like a lightsaber from Star Wars. It kinda does sound the same... Maybe... Who knows? DJ Premier is one of the best samplers so... I like the fact that they chose Bun B for the collabo. His style is different from Termanology so it changes the flow a bit. Plus, as one of the best from the South, he certainly kills the mic.
How We Rock Music Video
In The Streets (featuring Lil' Fame of M.O.P.) sounds like a western gangster shit thanks to Hi-Tek's great beat. This is the killer's type of song that you can imagine when walking in a dark alley.
In So Amazin', you could say Term disses all the other labels as he says that no one wanted to sign him, but everyone knows he has great respect for the rappers he speaks of, so... Once again, the beat produced by DJ Premier doesn't disappoint.
Sorry I Lied has a more serious flow to it thanks to the beat and the way Term raps with a low and deep voice. In this song, he apologizes for the album's late release mong other things.
So Amazin Music Video
We Killin' Ourselves is also a serious song, just not in the same way as Sorry I Lied. On this one, it's more like he's telling you to shut up and listen. The beat, produced by Pete Rock, is really tight, and Term's change of tone brings a refreshing aspect to the song.
Other tracks that I couldn't find include Float; Drugs, Crime & Gorillaz (featuring Sheek Louch and Freeway); and The Chosen.
So, if you don't know the answer to my question by now, you must be stupid. Great rapper great producer = great album. Yes, you could feel that this was an underground rapper who messed with the streets, not your average commercial rapper. He didn't have too many guests rappers so that he could show his talent to the world. I thought this was a great idea because he can do it alone, he just needs the right producer and you find yourself with a great album. I give it a 9/10 for sure.
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