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Layover

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Encore second album "Layover" (2004) is a memorable release. This is the first first work I have heard from him, and I find that Encore delivers a unique album definetly worth checking out. Lyrically he is a good MC, who drops grounded intelligent lyrics, backed by some impressive production (Jake One, Vitamin D, Architect). At thirteen tracks (plus 1 skit) this is a short release, with a number of standout tracks. After intro the pumped up title track "Layover" has Encore waking people while talking about the rap game. Next comes "Break Bread", a track with a laidback beat, and a hungry determined Encore. My personal favourites come midaway and later in the album. The first of these is "The Schizm" feat. R & B singer Nathan Thomas , an outstanding track about love and a lady. The beat and concept to "Home" are just ill, Encore delivers a premium talk when talking about his genuine love for his parents and giving thanks. Encore's duet with the tight (hot) sounding Ladybug Mecca on "Real Talk", is just one of those chilled out cuts that makes me think of my woman. The fastpaced "City Livin'" feat. Pep Love is another decent collabration. Encore hooks up again with Nathan Thomas on the excellent "Faithful" an upbeat feel good track, on which Encore drops some addictively nice introspective lyrics. I would not really regard any tracks as weak on this, though a few do fall under skip material for me. Encore does shine on a number of tracks , making "Layover" an album I would recommend getting if your looking for more then the ordinary, and appreciate an MC who can deliver the goods while simply being himself.

Encore steps up the game on this follow-up to Self Preservation.When I first heard 'Core on Self Preservation I was taken back by his voice;booming,strong,passionate all in the same.Then I began to REALLY listen... this cat has some ridiculously raw lyrics.A talented emcee,Encore brought Northwest producers extraordinaire Vitamin D and Jake One to work alongside Architect (one of the most underrated producers out)on this new album.The end result,big bangers.Standout tracks include 'Layover','Zigga Zigga',and 'The Schizm'(My personal fave).
Do yourself a favor and pick up the most complete hip-hop release thus far for 2004.

Encore has a great voice! I really love the song with Ladybug, "Real Talk", but "The Schizm" is my favorite song on the album. Anyone who likes good music will enjoy Layover. It reminds me of Common or Talib Kweli on the production, but Encore has his own voice. I will be listening to this album for a long time!

Man, Encore came with the heat on this album. His rhymes are on point and the production is solid. Enlisting a few different producers and an impressive list of cameos including Hieroglyphics own Pep Love, Opio and A-Plus; also Ladybug Mecca and a few others. A solid FULL album is hard to find, look no further than this release. With the right promotion this is sure to be a hip hop classic.

5 stars easy

Core is one of the most sleep on rippers in the game. He has the perfect voice, delivery, and substance to be one of the ring leaders in the underground movement. The 'Layover' maybe one of the best Sophomore lp's I've ever heard. Jake One and Vitamin D are the amazing producers that give Encore some new room to roam and Architect stays fresh. Core, Jake One, and Vitamin D created a masterpiece and I hope the people are listening. Buy it NOW(...).

Encore does a great job of diversifying his talents on this one. I like his collabrations with other artists but I prefer to hear him spit flames by himself. One of my favorite joints is the last song on the album, Too Easy. Real Talk featuring Ladybug Mecca is a sureshot banger as well. Overall, Encore sophmore effort is way solid. Encore has one of the nicest flows in the game. Period!

An extremely talented emcee (my personal favorite, to be honest), Encore comes correct with his sophomore release.
The whole album is permeated with a unique realness and poetic talent that seems to come through in all of his music. (Can you say "Waterworld" from the Handsome Boy Modeling School LP or better yet, "It's Time" from D-Tension's Contact's + Contract's Compilation)?
5 *'s, easy.