Before I Awoke

Co$$ (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 21, 2011)
• Original Release Date: 2011
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Tres
• ASIN: B004WJTK10
• In-Print Editions: Vinyl  |  MP3 Music
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #336,026 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Troy Co$$ Johnson has been bubbling on the LA scene with his tales of love lost and gained and hard street rhymes all told with heartfelt integrity. Named as LA's most underrated rapper by the LA Times, Co$$ is an artist who uses vivid imagery and sharp rhymes in his delivery to paint a clear picture of his content. Co$$ has been featured on many releases, most notably on Exile's debut album "Dirty Science", Fashawn's "Boy Meets World" and on the self-titled Johnson & Johnson (Blu & Mainframe) release. His debut 12 inch with Fonetik Simbol came out on Tres in 2009 and was well received worldwide. Co$$ will no doubt make some huge waves with this debut album bursting with creativity, unique flow and original, introspective content. The production is remarkably varied, with synth laden melodies merged with dusty loops throughout in a melting pot that includes beats from Exile. The perfect balance has been made with songs that make you screw your face up (see Da Meanest Prod. by Exile), and thought provoking, captivating soundscapes (see Scriptures prod. by The Soul Academy). With a beautifully polished intro, Risen brings forth that shiver down your spine music. In typical Tres fashion, Spaceman delivers a laid back west coast sound laced with fly pianos and a hook reminiscent of the classic Dr. Dre or Snoop Dogg bounce. Tracks such as In The Wind give the listener that instant head nod essence. Co$$ s label mate Shawn Jackson adds one of three features to the song with his usual experience and prowess.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! June 21, 2011

By dreamnsoul

Format:Audio CD

remember the first time you heard reflection eternal?
slum village volume II?
lil brother's the listening?
blu & exile's below the heavens?
yea it's like that with cali style:
lyrics are live ... beats are on time ... nothing lacks on this piece ... album bangs from front to back !!!
don't sleep, your soul deserves this treat ... P.E.A.C.E.
Positive Entertainment Always Creates Enlightment
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars More from the LA underground May 24, 2012

By Dr. Eddie Fever

Format:Audio CD

I read about Coss last year, and just read an article in the LA Weekly. This is some of the best hip hop to come out of LA since I discovered Project Blowdians and PUTS years ago. I've been out of the loop since moving to Tampa, but am trying to catch up. Before I Awoke features fantastic MCing. Then again what else can you expect from someone that hails from the same hood as Project Blowed itself? Right now, Coss is set to release his new album sometime this year, and if its anything like this piece of work, I'm copping that as well. The best track on here is "Spaceman", featuring a sweet jazz piano loop. But the album in all is off the hook. This here is a new artist that is definitely on the come up. Deuces.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars West Coast Classic! September 10, 2011

By Jazzy Tre'

Format:Audio CD

I still remember the first day I ended up discovering his album and I spotted this song called "Pot Ash". So as time went on repeatedly, this amazing song was being played on my Ipod and I finally decided to hear his whole album. Once I heard the whole album, I was so amazed by his style and wordplay. Keeping that true west coast gangsta rap alive but at the same time on a mellow note. This album has to be one of my favorites of 2011 so far. I have to rate this album 5 stars! Please check it out!