Customer Reviews

Last Stand

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

 

 

I'm not sure what ya'll are saying about this album. It's not on the same level of his EP, but it's still a banger. I've always enjoyed his mellow beats. It's something to chill out to and still hear dope lyrics. Planet Asia is one of the most underated emcee's on Earth, next to Eligh. Both of them don't get enough respect. PICK THIS ALBUM UP!

Planet Asia's last solo album "Last Stand" (before signing with Interscope) is a mediocre-produced album. I love Asia's flow, but his lyrics and beats are plain. If you have heard his EP, this album is very similar, also having only 8 tracks to cop. I feel Asia is better on collaborations [20000 Leagues under the Street, Sway & Tech, Cali Agents, to name just a few] than his solo effort. I am a huge Asia fan, but not much on this album. Maybe Interscope will notice how much talent Asia has, and get him a fresh producer like Premier, Pete Rock, or Hi-Tek.

I can't believe how bad are the reviews this album got. So many three stars given. Man, the only reason I didn't give this one more stars is because there were only eight songs on it. That was my only hesitation to buy this album, since living in California as a teenager meant you needed to pinch your pennies a little bit. But I got it, and was pleased. The beats were the rugged underground beats that you would love to listen to any underground cat spit over. His lyrics are great, he rhymes so smooth and puts in good words in his flows. This is definitely ten times better than the Grand Opening, where he starts talking about hoes and money, blah blah. Get this for the pure lyrics that Asia spits out. peace

I would say that this is a pretty straight forward album. The production is good, the lyrics are good, but it sounds a lot like typical "Underground" rap album. Jagged, dissonant beats. Braggadocia. "I'm the baddest rapper" type stuff. You've heard it. I've heard it.

And unfortunately in my opinion, Planet Asia's delivery is not all that unique. I always found him more appealing as an accent to others. It really is a good thing that he has guest rappers. But I have to wonder if it is because Asia, himself, knows he can't carry a whole album himself. Or even an EP for that matter.

All and all, I wish I didn't sound so harsh. It is a good effort in a world of wack albums, and for those who like their hip hop pretty straight ahead (you know, the "true hip hop heads"...PLEEEASE) may love this album. But I think good is quite a distance from great.

This record is for tha tru hip-hop heads, a real representation of the origins of hip hop flava. Phat beats, yea, this albums kickin. Checkout Jurassic 5, all the way live, the greatest lyricist, and some phat turntablist. Check it out. Peace

This record is for tha tru hip-hop heads, a real representation of the origins of hip hop flava. Phat beats, yea, this albums kickin. Checkout Jurassic 5, all the way live, the greatest lyricist, and some phat turntablist. Check it out. Peace

Since ive got the time on my hands, il let everyone who even wants to buy this album in on a secret: its not all that bad but still its not truly what one would expect from an MC like asia. Let's go thru the songs:

Holdin the Crown- look, this song is alright, even the beat's ok, gets your head movin, flows are typic. But after two or three listens you can get over it.

You Cant Miss- this song has had me on it for quite some time...i can say that it is one of my personal fav. from this album. I like the beat though the flows are not up to par.

Head Honchies- haha - this song i felt got tooo much airtime but il take it. Alright beat, flows are kinda not right for underground hiphop but its ok.

You & urs- this song aint that great, flows ok but mei is kinda off the topic.

stupid - all i can say is that asia called this for what it is on the album.

Takin ova- nice beat, good flowin, nice 427, it gets boring but il take it.

anotha fav. weight- i like the topics and the flows, the beat is nice nice too too. :)

Thats all. My review on this stunk, but im better than the rest of this review junk.

you would be wise to pick up asia's ep instead. Also of interest might be Blackalicious or the Jurassic 5. Not that this album is bad... but it is just not really worth owning. You will probably get tired of it asfter a few listens.