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Sabacolypse: A Change Gon Come

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In my opinion, this is best album without a doubt that Necro has produced on his label Psycho+Logical along with, Goretex, Ill Bill, Mr. Hyde, Q-Unique and along with hiimself. Sabac spent the most time and effort on this album and you can tell. Almost every song on his album is perfect, sick beats and rhymes. People say that Sabac is a struggling Lyricist out of Nonphixion, but after hearing this album I thought he has improved the most, and in my opinion is the best mc out of Nonphixion. One of the best albums released out of 2004 and 2005 year. I recommend this album if you like Nonphixion, Necro, Mr.Hyde, the Arsonists, and Immortal Technique.

Let's get the obvious out of the way;
1) Necro definitely has amazing beats
2) Sabac can rhyme AND flow
3) This IS the year for psycho+logical records

With that being said, I don't think I really need to justify the 4 stars I gave this album, HOWEVER, the following nit-picking I make is just because i expect so much from the Non-Phixion/Uncle Howie/Psycho+Logical camp. For one, while the interludes (the three spoken words, "Freestyle Freedom", and "Sabac's Anthem) do flow with the album, and have points, they lack replay value (with the exception of one of the spoken word interludes). And, to be honest, Necro's bass playing on "Freestyle" completely overshadows whatever deepness Sabac is trying to display and his well-intentioned slam poem comes off completely amtuerish (come on, fellas, do another take). Also, the needless singing on one of the album's finest tracks (Positive Vs. Negative featuring Necro) is almost ruined by the off-key riffing on the outro. There are too many guest appearances (which is a shame, because as Sabac proves on "Organize", "Speak Militant", and "Sabacolypse" he can truly go for delf), as there are only about six tracks on this lp where there are no features. Also, the beat to "Protest Music" with it's terrible interpolation of the Bob Marley classic "Git Up, Stand Up" sounds unmixed and almost desolate compared with Necro's more musical arrangements (peep "I Have A Dream" complete with sweeping piano rolls and MLK JR. sample for proof).

Anyway, the chest thumping "Urban Guerillas" with Q-Unique and the ever-improving Vinnie Paz bangs like youngs g's in compton, "P.O.W.S" proves how well Psycho+Logical posse cuts work (and proving that Mr. Hyde can indeed stick to a concept if need be, furthering the buzz for his forthcoming album), "The Mad Scientist" is thought provoking as well as appalling, and Sabac shows off his lyrical prowess and dedication for bringing Hip-Hop to a higher standard in 2004. This album truly kicks ass, and I DO suggest you buy it, perhaps with time I'll let go of the small flaws on this album and recognize it as a classic. Mad props to Sabac, and all of Non-Phixion...

Don't sleep...

In these times, Necro, Non Phixion and the psycho+logical- team has released alot of albums. "What's Wrong With Bill?", "The Art Of Dying" and "Sabacolypse: A Change Gon' Come" are the debut releases from the Non Phixion MC's Ill Bill, Goretex and Sabac Red. Mr. Hyde of psycho+logical has also released his debut album, "Barn Of The Naked Dead", and according to rumors, he is already working on a new album. Necro has also released "Pre-fix For Death", so, it's about 5 releases from the psycho+logical team, all of the albums are intirely produced by Necro, exept "What's Wrong With Bill?", and I was wondering, if one man could produce so many songs in so short time, how good could the result then turn out to be?- and honestly, I don't really understand how Necro has managed to do it, but all the albums are great with solid productions.

My favorite of these releases must be "Sabacolypse: A Change Gon' Come", because I think that Sabac Red is a more talented lyricalist than the other guys, and when that is said; Ill Bill and Goretex are deffinatly dope singers.
the album is filled with dope productions, both new and familiar guest singers and alot of thoughtfull lyrics.

"Organize", "Sabacolypse", "Bac's Anthem", "Fight Until The End" & "I Have A Dream" are all amazing songs, when I first read the back of the disccover, I didn't "believe" that Immortal Technique actually appeared on a song, but he does (!!!) and his part of "Fight Until The End" is nothing but suplime. and the jamaican chorus by Roosevelt Phillip (who he?) makes the song even more perfect. "Fight Until The End" must be my favorite track, else it would be "I Have A Dream" with Dash Mihok & Cenophia Mitchell, which is a very beautiful sang. Sabacolypse is also great, with a very nice guitar riff playing over a very recoqnicable Necro drumbeat.
As Sabac Claims on the Green DVD, he likes to bring the political aspects to his songs, and that is.....well... TRUE! easily said.

I would highly recommend you to buy "Sabacolypse: A Change Gon' Come", you don't have to be a great fan of Non Phixion or Brooklyn underground rap, I think that everyone will like this cd, at least, just try to pick it up, and if you don't like it, you have givin money to a man that deserves it, he has a lot of messages to mankind, and as it says in the booklet:
"STAND FOR SOMETHING, OR FALL FOR ANYTHING"

4 1/2 stars.
This album is mad hot and is a good contrast to the typical Non Phixion style. Sabacolypse dropped a month after Ill Bill's solo debut, both have their own flair but I like Sabac's better. Necro produces and brings some hot beats, while Sabac drops concious rhymes.

Favorite tracks:
Fight Until the End
POW's
A Change Gon Come
Urban Gorillas
I Have a Dream

If you love real, concious hip hop, buy this album!

Sabac is one of the best mcs to come on this planet, his lyrics mean something and he follows that up with a tight flow, any rap fan should own this album, in fact any human should own this album... sabac is the future

I bought Sabac's debut album with hesitation at first, but had no regrets after listening to it. His cd portays his views and opinions all the while accurately portraying current day issues and solutions. "Urban Gorillas" and "Speak Militant" are just a few of the great songs that states the corruption and opppression in the world. His songs offer a striking view on a better society and brings the truth to light in a creative form. With powerful lyrics and incontrovertible facts, it acts as a message to all people. It is not recommended for children, but for adults and older teens, it will exhume the reality into those whose minds are clouded. The problems, the politics, the oppression: all fall into his work for change.

When I saw a non phixion dvd and heard sabac say that he was interested in politics i was sceptical, thinking this would be just a marketing tool for his upcoming album. but i was very wrong, he drops some really insightful lyrics, it's great to have opinions and to include them in a rap is an art sabac has perfected in this album.
if you like non phixion music then the flow to the album does complement them as it sounds very necro in many parts, but also it has a very distinct, early hip hop feel to some tracks.
if you are not a non phixion fan, then buy this album and experience real issues. an awesome debut album! check it out!
tarck 17, speak militant...(...)

Sabac is a member of Non-Phixion out of NY, he claims to bring the political awareness to non-Phixion's music. While most of NP's music is political only in passing, Sabac's solo album is an all out political album. And its dope as hell.
"Organize" is a great opening track, with insighful lyrics and a hook that sounds like a protest chant. Even Necro sounds decent on "Positive and Negative". "Fight Until the End" with Immortal Technique is another highlight, after that the album kinda weakens in the middle but finishes with a number of dope cuts like "Urban Guerillas", "I have a Dream" and "A Change Gon Come".
Cop this album, its refreshing to hear such an aware album coming out in 2004.
By the way, I reserve 5 star reviews for classics. In retrospect,I may consider this album a classic in a year or two.

Some tracks are sick, but others are ok. The track with Immortal Tech. is amazing as is the one with Ill Bill and a few others. The lyrics are dope, but the chorus kills some tracks like the one with Vinnie Paz. Also theres way too much interludes, weak ones at that. I would recommend it if your going to copy it onto something else and just copy the tracks you like.

In terms of Message Sabac and Necro are like complete opposites. But sabac sure sounds good over necro production and with him on "Pos and Neg." Sabac is a skilled rapper and lyricist who continues on his mission with this release.