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Kamnesia

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I've been a fan of Kam since he dropped Every Single Weekend on the Boyz in the Hood soundtrack. He then dropped 2 tight, Neva Again, and Made in America albums and dropped some cameo appearances with DJ Quik affiliates, Saafir, the Eastsiders, Coolio, LV, the vicious Ice Cube diss Whoop Whoop and his absolutely brilliant verse on the Bulworth soundtrack. I Always liked the fact that he always took a pro-Black stance that you don't see too much of nowadays in hip hop.

Unfortunately, my enthusiam was tempered by the fact that this album has several peaks and valleys. The album gets off to a good start with the title track, Kamnesia. He switches up his flow a little bit with a stop and go type style. Other standout tracks are Benefits, which has a RZA style beat, the posse cut They Like That featuring Jayo Felony, Yukmouth, Spider and Gangsta Dresta, War Dance, and Godbrother. Other tracks on the album have dope lyrics but either corny production and even cornier hooks. Bang Bang is lyrically dope but it is a straight jack on the reggae namesake classic track. What I look like is dope until you get to a god-awful hook. He also makes a failed attempt to capitalize on the southern bounce trend.

Still, in spite of these misteps, you do hear some of the Kam you've heard for the last 10 years, lambasting the government, white oppressors and also sellout rappers. It's not as good as his previous albums but still worth picking up.

Kam returned on Kamnesia which was a bankrupt label. Still managing to place his heart into the music. Many have not realized that Kam was banned by Nightclub owners, radio stations and some politicians. Since then he has regrouped and is expected to release a CD called the SELF. This CD has music industry insiders buzzing, claiming it to be the best since Tupac's All Eyes On Me. And from what I hear even more radio stations may ban his CD.

He has a Website called: HereAfter-Records.com if you want to check out his upcoming movies and information. Kam promises to come back, from an article that I read on neva-again.cjb.net promises to take revenge against the Rap Game. His flaming lyrics will not be compromised - since he is on his OWN record label.

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It is a good thing that Kam returns with an album after six years. Kam is about consciousness, lyrical content. Kamnesia is a good effort, not classic though.
The title track is one of the most solid songs, where Kam makes sure the new generation does not forget about his accomplishments. Another dope track is "Have a Fit", which has that slow, West coast bounce. Also look out for "Godbrotha", which depicts Kam's concern for the quality of rap music. The most original song has to be "Wardance" because of the African sung chorus and gloomy, threatening lyrics.
I have always liked Kam's cool and monotonous delivery. Even more, I have appreciated his strong opinions and messages in music. Sometimes he reminds me of Paris. Kamnesia proves that he has not lost his good sides. Therefore, I can live with a less convincing posse cut, like "They Like dat" on this album.
Kamnesia proves Kam's maturity. Obviously, he has been through a lot. In life and music wise. But it never gets too gangster or incredible. This album is worth buying. Expect originality, West coast funk, hard hitting lines and credibility.

I've been hearing Kam rap since the mid 90's and I was impressed so when I heard about this album coming out I had to get it. I did and I was not impressed at all. The production isn't that good (Wino does 4 songs, Jazze Pha does 3, and 5 people I never heard of each do 1 song) and he doesn't rap about his usual stuff. "Wardance" is the best track on here and a few others are alright ("Godbrotha" & "They Like Dat" w/ Jayo Felony, Dresta, & 2 other cats) but other than that it mainly collects dust for me. I have respect for him and what he's done but he needs something better than this. I would not recommend this album but his ones from '93 & '95 especially, are much better.

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I really haven't listned to Kam that much until I heard "Where I Come From" whcih was a banger. I think Kam is an underrated West Coast lyrcist. He proves it on the songs "Benefits" & "Wardance". The album is very solid. He even has Jazze Pha producing a few cuts. "They Like Dat" is dope eventhough Kam is on the chorus. "Have A Fit" is my favorite track. It gets me hyped up. With a few wack and average cuts this CD is still good.

It's a far cry from "Neva Again" and "Made In America" both of which are classic political/socially concious albums. Kamnesia is still good. He opted for more of a pop sound, but keep in mind, mainstream rap from 2001 is nowhere near as bad as it is now. It's a decent lyrical display from Kam, but he's capable of so much more. But I appreciate anything by Kam - a.k.a. , the West Coast's most underrated MC.

Kam returns finally after a long hiatus and a lot of disconcerning label switches. He's hooked up with Jayo and Mystic to name a few. Kam is still kicking rugged politically influenced material though he's matured with time and addresses things on a different position than he has previously. Thos that will love this album the most are the people who have taken time to hear Kam diverse and mature through his appearances on Saafir's album, and albums like 'Three Strikes' and the 'Bulworth' soundtracks.