Customer Reviews

Chemistry

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Buckshot of Black Moon (Boot Camp Clik) & 9th Wonder of Little Brother (Justus League) come together to bring us one of the best releases of 2005 (2nd best for me so far, right behind Common's 'Be'). Buckshot is one of my favorite MCs of all time, and already had a classic with Black Moon's 'Enta Da Stage' in 1993 (which is one of my all time favorites), and 9th Wonder is easily one of my favorite, and one of the best producers in the game, whos credits range from Little Brother, to De La Soul, to Jay-Z.

One thing you'll immediately notice about this album is how the songs flow extremely well together. The guest apperances are pretty much all nice, and 9th puts in just some dope production. Not to mention that Buck shines lyrically the whole album.


Top 5 Songs (In Order):

1. Side Talk - My favorite beat and hook on here

2. Money Makes The World Go Round (Featuring Starang Wondah) - Just an overall DOPE song in every aspect

3. The Ghetto - Another one of my favorites

4. Now A Dayz (That's Whats Up) - Another stand out beat, and Buck spits the truth

5. U Wonderin (Featuring Big Pooh & Sean Price) - Best guest verses

Lyrics/Substance/Subject Matter - 9/10
Flow/Delivery - 9/10
Production - 9.5/10
Overall Feel - 9.5/10

Party Rating - 4.5/10 - Dope beats, but not really a party feel
Overall Rating - 9/10 - Just a great album, highly reccomended
Guest Apperances - 8.5/10 - Phonte, Keisha Shontelle, Big Pooh, Sean Price, L.E.G.A.C.Y., Joe Scudda & Starang Wondah - Sean P, Phonte & Starang come the hardest, but overall the whole album has very good and well placed guest apperanes

First, let me state the obvious. This is not a classic album. There is nothing groundbreaking on here, but there is nothing wrong with that. This is a solid album which sticks to the fundamentals of hip-hop. There are good beats and dope rhymes throughout the album. After more than ten years in the game, Buckshot seems to still be in his prime as far as flow and delivery. I always felt Buck has been slept on and is in the top ten of all time spitters. 9th Wonder is an above average prouducer. One again, there is nothing with that. Many hip-hoppers feel 9th is in the same class as Pete Rock and Primo, but he is not. In my opinion, 9th is perceived as great because he came along in an era of wack commercial hip-hop. The beats on here are good. They just aren't hall of fame worthy. Buckshot is carrying this record. Buck has shown some growth by the presence of songs such as "Food for Thought" and "I don't know why". I am pleasantly surprised by the before mentioned songs because they are positive songs that Buck pulls off without compromising his legendary tough talk persona. There are still songs such as "Side Talk" and "No Comparison" that one would expect from Buck. This is a straightforward hip-hop record that I thoroughly enjoyed, but it is not a classic. One again, there is noting wrong with that.

The album is solid. Buck did his thing and repped hard on it, which displayed why he is a legend in the rap game since 92. 9th could of came iller on some beats but they did mesh well together for the most part. I wouldn't say its classic. I think Black Moon's - Total Eclipse in 2003 was the better overall album by far.

The thing that pissed me off about the album was cutting the songs off so quick on the tighter songs like Slippin, Food of Thought, He's Back, The Ghetto etc. Those songs above could of been longer and the beats could of rode out a bit more. By the time you start feeling the beat, the song cuts off. For some reason they let the beats ride out for the weaker tracks towards the end with Justus League and the weak r&b singers.... That should of been done with the doper songs. There should of been a little more BCC presence on the album with maybe having Tek N Steele on it since they are coming out next, but it was a pleasure to hear Starang Wondah of OGC and Sean Price of Heltah Skeltah on the MIC once again.

Overall the collabo was good for hip hop and the album is a grower. The album should satisfy both fans of each artist. The album also may bring new fans who were only fans of one or the other. Its good to see Buckshot or BCC getting some love again from the media/press. Hopefully this added press will help them sell more music. Something that's been lacking in previous releases. Good music was being produced since the BCC return in 2002 with the "Chosen Few" but not getting the needed press has overshadowed the crew. Since the people did not know they are out there releasing new gems for the people.

Can't forget about the enhancement features of the CD. Duck Down/BCC always been ahead of its time now they are doing it once again with new technology. This CD contains 2 bonus UMIXIT Tracks for "No Comparison" and "Side Talk" which allows you to put the CD into a computer and remix and edit the songs as you wish. So thats great for remixing and I just recently heard Duck Down/UMIXIT are having a remix contests for all the producers out there. That feature alone is worth the money for the CD.

im gonna give him a new beat cd. honestly, his snares are beyond recycled. i dont care how many nice soul samples he comes up with, this dude is not nice with his drums, so chill with the pete rock comparisons already. buckshot is always nice with his, but whereas he is glorious behind beatminerz production, he struggles to keep this album up behind some played out production on the part of 9th.

9th is awesome and rapping was also good .this the best buck i have ever heard.all i can say go get it i you don t have .this album is classic.great producer + great mc =dynamite album

great album...all tracks flow smoothly...what mainstream rap should be...

Money who gave this album 2 starz is totally insane. I'm so excited just to hear some real hip hop comin back around. This is one of the first projects I can honestly say I would have rpepresented back before '97 (the bad years). If you're a BCC fan get it, if you are a young buck tryna catch that feelin from the golden era-scoop this. My man has Enta'd da Stage all over again.

Due to the current condition of hip-hop with so many watered-down music and lyrics, this album without a doubt shines. At least some cats come through with REAL hip-hop still. Buckshot has always been hard, and 9th Wonder continues to impress me with his beats.Dope album.

I am a hugh Black Moon fan since the early 90's. I just recently heard about this album, so I had to purchase it. And Damn, I was impressed!!!! Buckshot and 9th Wonder really do have good Chemistry. All lyrics and beats are on point.

There is not a song on this CD I found worth skipping nor did I found any of the guest appearances wack. Everyone on the CD make this CD worth the cashflow, U will not be disappointed. You can't go wrong with Buckshot on the MIC and 9th Wonder on the boards!!!

The songs that stand out for ME are Chemistry 101, He's Back, Out Of Town, Slippin', Side Talk, No Comparison, Birdz, U Wonderin', and Money Makes The World Go Round. And not to downplay any of the other tracks cause the entire CD is TOP NOTCH (Stellar)!!!

"F" what U heard!!! Buckshot/9th Wonder Stay Real for ya'll non-believer, hating cats.

This is a refreshing album due to the abundance of bad ones in the marketplace today. Buckshot and 9th deliver a hard-hitting album that you have to love.