Soul Purpose [Explicit Lyrics, Import]

7l & Esoteric | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 24, 2001)
• Original Release Date: 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics, Import
• Label: Landscape Germany
• ASIN: B00005LN0B
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #547,206 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Dwight Spits Intro

2. Verbal Assault

3. Terror to Your Ear

4. Operating Correctly

5. Call Me E.S.

6. My Rhyme, Pt. 2

7. Jealous Over Nothing

8. Chain Reaction

9. Think Back

10. Interlude -- Terra What?

11. Mic Mastery

12. Public Execution

13. You Know the Concept

14. Speaking Real Words

15. First Letter

16. The Soul Purpose

17. Rep the Hardest

18. Play It Cool

19. Guest List

20. State of the Art

Editorial Reviews

As one of the most prolific DJ/MC combos since the mighty Gangstarr, 7L & Esoteric have made their mark in true old school fashion. Combining forces with the likes of Wu-Tang’s Inspectah Deck, Mr. Lif and the legendary Boston MC Karma, 7LES bring you nothing but the rawness. This formerly out-of-print disc is now reissued, jam-packed with three exclusive bonus tracks from the "Soul Purpose" era to sweeten the deal! Get your hands on this disc before it disappears again! --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I guess hip hop hasn't died afterall, April 11, 2003

By 

Deejams (Northampton, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soul Purpose (Audio CD)

Powerful loops, insightful & intelligent lyrics and good old fashion fun. This album showcases every aspect that real hip hop was meant to represent. It seems as though what the music industry considers "hip hop" today has really altered the definition of the culture, but 7L & Esoteric have truly kept hip hop's glory days alive and vibrant. Funky, soulful beats laid over DJ 7L's talented scratching make the foundation of every song on this album very strong. Particularly notable is "verbal assault", "operating correctly", and "guest list". Each one of these songs display the true talent that this very well rounded duo possesses. Included throughout the album is also a healthy dose of comedy (i.e. interludes and songs such as "guest list" and "jealous over nothing"), something that I personally miss hearing in today's thugish, ghetto-glorifying rap genre. 7L & Esoteric were seemingly inspired by KRS-one, Tribe Called Quest, old school Beatnuts and Tha Alkaholiks just to name a few. I highly suggest that you buy this album if you believe that hip hop should be about making clever lyrics accompanied with head bobbing beats. Check out Eso's flow on the mic, probably the best I've ever heard.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some dope Boston Underground, March 26, 2004

By 

Chris (St.Louis,MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Soul Purpose (Audio CD)

Here is the song by song Review of Soul Purpose by the white
rap group 7L(DJ)Esoteric(MC).
2.Verbal Assault-Awesome it is a verbal assault awesome Beat 10
3.Terror to your ear-Tight 9/10
4.Operatting Correctly-Just awesome Beat Classic 10/10 Single
5.Call me E.S-a single still pretty tight lyrically 9/10
6.Jealous over nothing-another single 8/10
7.Chain Reaction-Tight Beat 7/10
9.Think Back-Awesome Lyrics for heads 10/10
11.Mic Mastery-Another single tight Beat 9/10
12.Public Execution-The Beat and Lyrics like a Jay Z are 93 hardcore song. 10/10
13.You Know the Concept-Pretty Tight 9/10
14.Speaking Real Words-with Rebel INS 10/10 Single
15.The Soul Purpose-Pretty Good 8/10
16.Rep the Hardest-Tight Beat Tight Lyrics 10/10
18.Play it Cool-Pretty Good 9/10
19.Guest List-Okay 7/10
20.State of the art-single are whatever tight beat/lyics 10/10

Lyrics 9/10 Production 10/10 X Factor 8/10 Style 8/10 Voice 7/10
Music 10/10 Innovative 8/10 Classic 9/10 Guest 10/10 Blends10/10
Overall 90 87-94 is 4.5 mics this gets that ****^ stay at 4 stars on review however because Production was a 9.5

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing underground breakthrough, July 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Soul Purpose (Audio CD)

7L and Esoteric are like oreos and milk. They have been around for a little bit now, and this is their first album that they have released like this. They are not that well known, at least in the Chi. They both worked with others on the Jedi Mind album which was amazing. This album has some of the most creative hip hop cuts I have ever heard. 7L's beats sond like he went out on the street and listened for the most annoying sounds he heard and them put them together to make very excellent beats that flow perfectly. Then add the strong, distinct, crisp voice of the Eso on top of them and you have powerful music, enjoyable at anytime. This album is one of the best album's I have ever purchased. Just make sure you have your volume up, and your bass punding when you put this on. This team of Boston white boys is a match made in heaven.