One A.M. [Enhanced, Extra tracks]

Diverse | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 4, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Extra tracks
• Label: Chocolate Industries
• ASIN: B0000DZTMZ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #247,221 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute butter!!!, July 6, 2004

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Carl D. Foggey (Schweinfurt, Germany) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: One A.M. (Audio CD)

I am truly thankful to have purchased this album. Diverse is, without a doubt, one of the best MCs in the game (underground and mainstream). For this to be his first album is scary. I haven't heard a debut this potent since the likes of Nas' "Illmatic" and Little Brother's "The Listening". With a nearly perfect flow and lyrics that are flat out outstanding, he almost reminds me of Talib Kweli. The standout tracks on this album are "Uprock","Ain't Right", the introspective "Blindman", the melodic "Leaving", and the perfect song to end a album,"In Accordance". To be perfectly honest this is one of the best albums I have heard in a very long time and the sad part is the majority of Hip-Hop heads will never hear of him. I implore you to change that.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Diversely Beautiful, July 7, 2005

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emceelarynx (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One A.M. (Audio CD)

I picked up this album on the backbone of the talented list of producers affiliated with this project. Having had a moon over for Rjd2, Madlib and Prefuse-73 pervious delights, i was definitely curious as to what would bring these three great producers together for a 'single' emcee. Knowing what to expect in musical landscape i eagerly purchsed the album to sit for my 1st listen.
Awe. Strickened through me.
Diverse conversed on a level i have not heard since Common, and although you could claim that they sound alike in delivery i dont think it dents the originality of this man. For what evolves out of it is a beautiful canvas of agian painting rap music and hip hop culture to be admired, when so much of it these days is mediocre at best.
The eclectic sounds laid down for Diverse would seem intimidating to most emcees, but he 'handles with care' as he hugs the beats with his rapid flowing composition. His 'lungs breathe the discretion' making him well aware of his surroundings.
With lyrics like "through the eyes of a blind man, for vision like that i swear to god i'd give my right hand." Show us a glimpse into the messgae portrayed.
Having guest appearance by Vast Aire, Lyrics Born and Jean Grae only heighten the level of this album.
If you are a keen hip hopper then this will defiantly not dissapoint you. Believe the hype Diverse is going to be the next big thing, only then could he have an arsenal of producers behind him on a project like this one.
ironic?

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable, September 5, 2005

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cheerfree "cheerfree" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One A.M. (Audio CD)

As another reviewer said might happen, this was the CD that turned me into a true hip-hop believer. Diverse posesses mind-bending lyrical and rhythmic talents that must be heard to be believed.