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My Own Worst Enemy

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This album is a little gem. With phat production by PETE ROCK on 7 tracks, with DJ REVOLUTION, SUPREME 1 and DIAMOND D handling the remaining 3 you're guaranteed a tight album. Add that amazing list of producers to such an insightful lyricist as EDO.G and you got quality!! I personally would've preferred to hear EDO on his own alot more than the 4 solo tracks. Even though most of the guests did a good job, especially JAYSHAUN (from the boston crew the kreators), i'd have liked to hear EDO's vivid story-telling and personal viewpoints on life+the rap industry. He always spits s'thing you want+need to hear. The only low point of this is the very average production and completely lacklustre verse from DIAMOND D on "streets is callin'". (where diamond sounds like he's hanging upside down drunk trying to read his lines). However with such soundbombs as "boston", "voices", "school'em", "wishing", "right now!" (my favourite) and the finale "revolution" this is a must for any real rap fan. Not for you jiggy/pimp music lovers, REAL HIPHOP IS BACK!!!

This is my first review and it starts with Mr Boston ED O.I have been listening to Hip Hop since 1982 and ED OG since I Got To Have It which Im a proud owner of the album and 12 inch. I already was waiting for this to add to my collection. I have 2 copies of the 12 inch single to Boston and also have the Album and Intramental Album. The funny thing was I went in to Best Buy just looking around to see if they had any copies of the new CD and none in the store. Thats sad because every one needs to listen to him as he has skills and makes me smile because he puts his heart in to it. I have to say the cuts I like on this are Boston,Voices and School EM. Its also nice to hear the Chocolate Boy Wonder Mr PR on here also its a good combo. I will say this anything ED makes people need to support it. Well not bad for my first review oh there will be more I will work on the Grammer and Spelling lol.

I have known Edo.G since we were kids in Boston. Now, we are adults in Boston. I have seen him mature from a fun loving teen with the FTI Crew to a grown man making his mark on the world on his own terms. I have also had the pleasure of listening to has music mature as well. It is very refeshing to see an artist stay true to his art. Most of today's rappers are true only to the trend or the fad of the day. They all want to spout off about how they are keeping it "real"... but in fact most are doing just the opposite. Most are being pimped by their record companies, and the allure of money, woman, cars, and fame. That's not what Hip-Hop and rap were all about when it first hit the streets almost 30 years ago.
Edo.G knows this and is still making songs that true fans of rap music want to hear. He is making music that truly speaks of where he comes from and what is really happening both here in Boston and the world.
Edo.G doesn't have the flashy videos and all the Bling of South Africa like some of today's stars; but he still has his integrity as an artist which is far more important.
With that in mind, his music is timeless...trendless... and will be around long after anyone can remember the fads of 2004.
Like a true original, Edo.G's music just keeps getting better, and better. Buy it and see what true rap music is all about.

Considered to be one of the most slept-on emcees of our era (and even the "Golden Era"), EdO.G makes a classic attempt in his 6th studio album, My Own Worst Enemy. The album, instead of filling up disk space, goes the route of quality as EdO.G enlists the talent of Pete Rock for most of the beats on this 10-track banger. Other soundscapes come from DJ Revolution, DJ Supreme One, and D.I.T.C. beatsmith Diamond D, with vocalism from Jaysaun, Masta Ace, and Krumb Snatcha. EdO.G himself says that this "one will remind us of the days when hip-hop was in its prime." Yes, yes ya'll, to the beat ya'll. Newjack education or purist nostalgia on this here Fatbeats Records' release.

I was very pleased to hear that Edo g had put out an album within recent times. Although the album is short (10 songs) each track is thorough. Even the tracks feat. artists are tight work. Ed's lyrics are nice and Pete Rock's beats sound really good as well. This cd is real Hip Hop. It is refreshing to hear something like this.

Ed O.G. Has been around since the late 1980's and it is increddible he is on a good album.Usually when you are gone for 10 years your album sucks."Voices" has a great beat and he does a good job lyrically on it as well."School'em" is also a nice track where Edo G displays some tight lyrics."Pay the Price" has a old school beat and should be considerd one of 04's best beats."Wishing" has a back home in Georgia type beat and has Masta Ace on it too."Stop dat" has a nice beat to it also.The Lyrics on this CD are pretty solid they are not the greatest but the last songs he spits a dope freestyle but he is a little above average even for his age.The Beats are solid to there not the soundscapes but they are above average good CD.
Lyrics 8 Production 9 X Factor 8 Classic 8 Replay 8
Chris Fingers-8 out of 10 for a nice solid album 4 Mics

Pete Rock is underground now , but it's OK. His beats is hotter than a lotta kids that's out today. For lovers of good hip hop music. ED OG rhymes may not be as good as in the 90's but fit perfectly with PR's beat style. As he once said" if you wanna funky beat I got em in stock". Wish it was more that 10 tracks though.

I remembered this album as I was prepping my Guru review. On My Own Worst Enemy is Ed O G's sixth studio album. The album is a straight up hardcore hip-hop album, no fluff, no strong attempts to be radio friendly. The album has instant street credibility and EDO.G doesn't shy away from the fact that he thinks that he is still on top of his game. As for EDO.G himself, he sounds pretty angry on some of the tracks, perhaps that is just his lyrical style. The production on the album is tight, the beats are crazy. Seven of the ten tracks on the album were produced by Pete Rock. Artists featured on the album include Diamon D, Jaysaun, Masta Ace, and Krumb Snatcha. The album is being released by Fat Beats Records.

This Ed OG cd bangs from start to fininsh. The beats by Pete Rock and Diamond D are bananas. It is good to know that there are still some solid hip hop artist out who have real skills. They just do it as a art. You do not have to conform to Mtv or
BET. Thanks to Pete Rock and Ed OG for putting together a classic masterpiece.

I Heard this from one of my friends, and i just had to have it. Coming straight from Boston, this rapper puts in a very good effort, and for as short as this album is, its surprisingly good. The Album features production from none other then Pete Rock. You can tell he has a very good style from the opening track "Boston".

1. Boston - 5/5 - Very good production, and good lyrics.

2. Just Call My Name - 2/5 - this is one the weakest song on the whole album. not very good production, but Edo.G Knows how to spit.

3. Voices - 5/5 - I Love songs like this. Very good production again. Hook is strong.

4. School Em' - 2/5 - You can tell this song is Inspired by DJ Premier. sounds very similiar to one of the many classic joints produced by DJ Premier, but it honestly cant touch them.

5. Streets Is Callin' - 1/5 - This is not my cup of tea, aweful beat, but good lyrics as usual.

6. Pay The Price - 4/5 - Catchy Tune, followed by great lyrics and great guest appearance.

7. Wishing - 4/5 - Very similar to Twista's "Hope" A song about a better life.

8. Right Now - 5/5 - Probebly another DJ Premier inspired track. Very good production this time though, and probebly the best song on the album.

9. Stop Dat - 4/5 - Again, seems inspired by DJ Premier. Decent beat, and lyrical fire as we already expect.

10. Revolution - 3/5 - Listenable, but not the most enjoyable. Good lyrics like always.

Overall: 35/50
Average: 3.5/5

A very Good effort, with a little work im sure Edo.G Can put out a classic.