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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Among the best hip-hop releases of '07,
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This review is from: The Name The Motto The Outcome (Audio CD)
I've been chomping at the bit for a solo album from Senim Silla ever since I heard Binary Star's seminal record "Masters Of The Universe" (1999). Silla, One Be Lo, and Decompoze were among the most prolific rappers I was listening to at the time, and they really changed the way I look at hip-hop. Finally, the time has come for Senim Silla's "The Name, The Motto, The Outcome", and I'm floored once again at it's pristine quality.
I hope nobody out there is looking for "Masters Of The Universe" part 2, because that is not what this is at all. It is actually a major improvement in almost every way possible. First off, Silla is 8 years older, has a 9-year old daughter, and his mind is in a better place now. He is still a revolutionary artist, and much of his lyrics are very political, and always very intelligent. Second, the beats on the Binary Star record were almost exclusively jazz-filled. The beats were darker and far more simple, but never lacked when creating cohesive songs. On "The Name, The Motto, The Outcome" the beats are just incredible! It's mostly produced by the ever improving and talented Decompoze. It utilizes a healthy dose of R&B, Soul, Funk and Rock music; and very very little jazz. There are plenty of standouts here that demand several listens. "Keep It Coming" is a major standout, with some very personal lyrics. My two favorites at the moment has got to be "Brothers Killed Malcolm" produced by Mr. Beats, and "Less Than Capital" produced by Mississippi Steve. Both tracks have some gorgeous sampling of some old soul/funk tunes that I've been trying to pinpoint for days now. It's rarely that I constantly repeat any song on an album, but these two have been getting a lot of plays lately. On "The Awakening", Senim really brings the heat, showing his tight mic skills have not faded over time. He keeps things positive throughout the album, which keeps him free of preachiness, and ultimately brings his message to the listener strongly, and that much more effectively. There's no real short-comings to the record at all. Most of all, Silla shows true hunger, and a love for hip-hop that is unrivaled by most artists in the game. This album is full of soul and sincere honesty...most definitely what I would call true school hip-hop. If you thought One Be Lo's "S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M." and/or Decompoze's "Decomposition" was hot, you simply need this to complete the solo works of the ever groundbreaking Binary Star collective. You will NOT be sorry!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
"I'm tryin' to get it good while the good's gettin'" (4.5/5),
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This review is from: The Name The Motto The Outcome (Audio CD)
In 1999, an unknown Michigan hip hop crew named Binary Star quietly released their classic Waterworld (remixed as Masters of the Universe) and although it wasn't a chart smash by any means, underground listeners regarded it as a game-changing masterpiece. The collective was built around One Be Lo (aka the Anonymous, OneManArmy) and Senim Silla, a pair of rappers who grew up together through high school and simultaneous stints in prison, as well as other contributors including Decompoze. The group went their separate ways following Masters of the Universe, with One Be Lo releasing a string of critically acclaimed gems as a solo artist.
2007 came around, and as One Be Lo continued to receive praise for his phenomenal S.O.N.O.G.R.A.M., Senim quietly released his solo debut, "The Name, The Motto, The Outcome." In actuality, it'd be pretty hard to find two rappers with more similar technique, probably a product of their growing up together. Senim's music doesn't sound much like Lo's, but there's an uncanny similarity in the quality of both of their recordings. Their music both uses unorthodox sounds and experimental musical approaches, producing results that sound like nothing else in the world but both exude so much soul. Musically, "The Name, The Motto, The Outcome" is a study in itself, with beats contributed by the inimitable Decompoze, who is one heck of a producer, among others. It's got an unconventional, very underground sound, with dusty-sounding samples and vocal bytes, but it's upbeat and its appeal is fairly irresistible. The only guest to be found throughout the sixteen tracks is Naaman Morris, who raps with a deep, commanding delivery and sings like Anthony Hamilton, making the stuff of many a great collaboration. Senim Silla is truly an MC's MC: energetic, inventive, lyrical, conscious, humorous, thoughtful, and downright likable, he's armed with a Muslim's righteousness that never borders on preachy. His flow and delivery are impeccable, and the songs throughout his debut LP are memorable bangers with distant, artistically appealing beats. "Keep It Coming" and "V for Vesper" hit hard with headspinning verses about politicians, religion, and Senim's own prowess, and "Brothers Killed Malcolm" is an absolutely amazing track, laced with a driving bassline and haunting vocal samples. Senim does it justice with passionate, personal lyrics. The best stretch contains a batch of Naaman Morris duets. The funky, inspired "Less Than Capital" is phenomenal, the frenetic "Rear Window" is chilling, and my favorite is "The Wild Life," with a superb beat and chorus between heartfelt verses about factors bringing down today's youth. "The Awakening" hits hard with furious lyrics and a minimalist beat, and the memorable "Breaking the Law" is excellent. The entire tracklist maintains the same level of quality and inspiration and is extremely consistent, right through the perfect closer "One for the Money," a philosophical track with numerous quotables and a dramatic piano-laced beat. What becomes clear after listening to "The Name, The Motto, The Outcome" is that the original Binary Star crew may have consisted of two of the absolute best rappers on the planet. The fact that One Be Lo and Senim Silla remain so criminally unknown is truly perplexing and an indication that there is no justice in the music business. Lo and Silla are two guys that justify all the press in the world, yet remain as mysterious as they are talented. Still, perhaps Senim's way of remaining "elusive as a fugitive" is part of his appeal for now. For an album of substantial, artistic, quality hip hop, one need go no further than Senim Silla's "The Name, The Motto, The Outcome," a record that is unusual in sound and approach but virtually flawless. This album was pressed in limited amounts and is getting harder to find, but I really hope that the word spreads so that treasures like this aren't lost forever. Supporting artists like Senim Silla feels good...track down this album and I don't expect anyone to be disappointed.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
worth the wait,
This review is from: The Name The Motto The Outcome (Audio CD)
after years of waiting for the first solo project from Senim Silla, I gotta say that I'm not disappointed. this is definitely not what i expected, and sounds nothing like MOTU or the solo joints Lo has put out, and its clear that Senim has created his own sound as opposed to rehashing old lyrics and trying to be a one-man-Binary. Lyrics are on-point (and definitely harder and more radical than before), delivery and wordplay is precise, production is solid, and a love for the art is undeniable. This will probably remain one of my top 3 hip-hop albums this year.
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