Wish
10-06-2009, 01:29 PM
A UK hip hop classic from 2002.
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This collection of singles and E.P. tracks is, for me, one of the high water marks of UK hip-hop to date. Largely self produced, with a little help from Braintax and Harry Love, Jehst sidesteps the reggae influences of much of the best UK hip-hop to produce a resolutely true-school, timeless vibe. Vocally and lyrically Jehst soars on this album, making his recent retreat into the role of producer all the more frustrating.
There are only 11 tracks here, including two short instrumentals and one remix (albeit with a typically essential Chester P verse), however this album represents quality over quantity and tracks like High Plains Anthem, Alcoholic Author and City of Industry - all already modern classics - speak for themselves.
Although subsequent releases have been highly acclaimed, Jehst has yet to truly live up to the promise of this collection and it seems that lyrically he has run out of things to say these days. This album however should rightly stand alongside Blak Twang's '19 Long Time', Roots Manuva's 'Brand New Second Hand', Braintax's 'Biro Funk' etc. as an example of what British hip-hop artists can achieve when they aim for the stars rather than aping their American counterparts.
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http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51OHjGDmrtL._SS500_.jpg
This collection of singles and E.P. tracks is, for me, one of the high water marks of UK hip-hop to date. Largely self produced, with a little help from Braintax and Harry Love, Jehst sidesteps the reggae influences of much of the best UK hip-hop to produce a resolutely true-school, timeless vibe. Vocally and lyrically Jehst soars on this album, making his recent retreat into the role of producer all the more frustrating.
There are only 11 tracks here, including two short instrumentals and one remix (albeit with a typically essential Chester P verse), however this album represents quality over quantity and tracks like High Plains Anthem, Alcoholic Author and City of Industry - all already modern classics - speak for themselves.
Although subsequent releases have been highly acclaimed, Jehst has yet to truly live up to the promise of this collection and it seems that lyrically he has run out of things to say these days. This album however should rightly stand alongside Blak Twang's '19 Long Time', Roots Manuva's 'Brand New Second Hand', Braintax's 'Biro Funk' etc. as an example of what British hip-hop artists can achieve when they aim for the stars rather than aping their American counterparts.
http://www.mediafire.com/?zjznomnmtay