Customer Reviews

Reprogram

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Boom Bap Project is the newest addition to the thriving Minneapolis indy-rap label Rhymesayers. Emcee's Karim (aka Nightclubberlang), Destro Destructo, and DJ Scene make up the Seattle trio. The rhymes brought forth by Karim and Destro are airtight for the most part; which is the focal point of the project. That said, the production is where some of the minor problems inlay. The production, brought forth by several producers (including Jake One, Vitamin D, Snafu, Sayeed, DJ Scene, Bean One, Jumbo The Garbageman, & Mr. Hill) is surprisingly formulaic, and becomes somewhat redundant over the 60 minute span of the album. This certainly isn't a major flaw by any means. There are times when the production is freshened up. They really saved more of the dope beats for the collaborations on the record. "Wyle Out" featuring Gift of Gab from Blackalicious is spruced up with an addictive beat and works quite well. "Cut Down Ya Options" featuring Rakaa Iriscience of Dilated Peoples is one of my favorites. "Ammunition" featuring Lifesavas stands out with some nice electric guitar played by Ken Erlick. The title track featuring Choklate & Snafu is one of the best cuts as well, boasting the best chorus on the album. Speaking of choruses; those could be improved as well. Some work fairly well; but they can also become a bit redundant at times.

Overall, this is a tight release from the Seattle trio. The Emcees are the highlight of talent for the record. I personally would love to hear Blockhead, Ant, or Mr. Dibbs tear up a track for these guys. That would would really bring their message full circle. As usual, Rhymesayers doesn't release wack material, and "Reprogram" is no exception.

(Side note: For independent rap, the artwork and packaging is above average. Informative liner notes, digi-pack, and a well designed CD cover also makes the whole package worth the $$.)

Come back to earth everyone. People throw words like "classic" and hand out 5 star ratings like candy. This was surprisingly decent CD, but not a classic by no means. I picked this album up with low expectations. Being that I'm from Seattle... the last 6 years I've had to see these mofos open up for every hip-hop act know to man. So for myself and for a lot of the Seattle hip-hop sceen... were a bit jaded by these guys and somewhat annoyed.

To the rest of the country and world though, Boom Bap is quite refreshing in this "Ice Age." Dope production from former Seattleite Jake-One, Vitamin D and Sayheed.

Despite my low expectations, I was surprised with how good it was. My only beef is that they did a whole lot of rappin' about nothing but rappin.' Not a lot of topics, mostly bragging rhymes and how much they "represent" Seattle. Meh...

Decent listen though.

The trio that makes up Boom Bap Project consists of MC Karim aka Nightclubberlang, Destro Destructo and DJ Scene straight out of Seattle and the newest edition off the successful Minnesota based Rhymesayers label. The Boom Bap Project is the breath of fresh air that is desperately needed in the cloud of pollution that is mainstream hip hop. BBP's first studio album is an awesome one boasting the production skills of Seattle's own Jake One and Vitamin D amongst others. BBP's dedication to bringing listeners that classic boom bap hip hop with cuts like "War Of The Roses", the hard-hitting "Ammunition", and the scratch filled "Backbone Of Hip Hop". Another excellent release from the Rhymesayers label and an impressive debut from Seattle's finest, representing to the fullest.

i had never heard of them before cept by word of mouth, so i thought i'd check this out. they're on Rhymesayers label which is like THE independent label to be on. i would give a song by song critique, but i havent listened to it thoroughly enough, i popped it in last night and i was jus amazed it was THAT good. every single song on here is very good. lyrics, production, all that is very good. i'd highly recommend this album (i already lent it 2 my barber who gave me a free haircut for it) to any true hip hop fanatic.

Cut down your options is a truly amazing song and can be listened too forever. Other than that it has a few more tracks but most of the loops are too short which creates boredom quickly:

boring songs = short loops + repetition + high hardcore + unstimulating rhymes + limited depth in sampling

They also sound too much like Dilated peoples a lot of the time. I know they are featured on the album but its too similar. I could give a lower score but that one song has kept it up there.

NORH-WEST....SEATTLE HIP HOP w/ RAW, UNKUT, RUGGED BOOM BAP BEATS AND LYRICS THAT ARE ON POINT LIKE A LAZER BEAM....PLUS NOT TO MENTION ITS ON HIP HOPS ILLEST INDIE LABEL..(ryme sayers)..

.........dont sleep....buy this!!!!!!!