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| Song Title | Time | Price | ||
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| 1. Intro | 0:59 | Not Available | ||
| 2. SouthernUnderground | 2:38 | Not Available | ||
| 3. The South | 3:28 | Not Available | ||
| 4. Love Ain't (feat. Tonedeff) | 4:01 | Not Available | ||
| 5. Rain | 3:14 | Not Available | ||
| 6. Doin Alright | 4:39 | Not Available | ||
| 7. Interlude 1 | 1:25 | Not Available | ||
| 8. Old School | 3:54 | Not Available | ||
| 9. Seasons (feat. Masta Ace) | 3:35 | Not Available | ||
| 10. Nasty Filthy (feat. Supastition & Cashmere the Pro) | 4:47 | Not Available | ||
| 11. Falling Down | 6:33 | Not Available | ||
| 12. Sunrise/Sunset | 3:39 | Not Available | ||
| 13. Interlude 2 | 1:30 | Not Available | ||
| 14. Appreciation ((Remix) feat. Cashmere the Pro) | 3:26 | Not Available | ||
| 15. Dying Nation | 3:37 | Not Available | ||
| 16. War | 6:55 | Not Available |
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Southernunderground ~ Domingo (check Masta Ace's "Disposable Arts", Jim) helps produce this energizing title cut. It uses paranoid keys and a hard electric guitar riff. It has slightly boring percussion but the vocal scratches make up for it ( some chick and Andre 3000 of Outkast, Bob). It is essentially a boastful track but there is also some regional flare in the playalistic undertones. They all come off pretty witty, but lyrically Kno takes this one to me.
Rain ~ SOS gets a workout on this solo joint. It is a personal song about how he was in this long term relationship (engaged) and everything was kool but she up and cheated. He really impressed me with his ability to craft the song. Kno produces a wonderfully complimentary beat, Using a forlorn piano loop and spooky strings thrown in to flesh it out. He also uses some nice grainy, dirty drums. The hook is a befitting Elton John vocal sample. Really a superb song.
Old School ~ Kno producers another banger. He uses what sounds like it was lifted from a 1920's big band set. Using a deep string arrangement and fleeting flutes. It also sounds as though there are horn jabs supporting the strings. The song has an interesting concept as well. It has the listener following the rappers through time chillin' with various historical figures. Out of the various tradeoff lines I think Deacon steals the show. The chorus is kinda weak though using various vocal cuts.
Seasons ft/ Masta Ace ~ This track has the emcees reminiscing on how this old hip hop/rap thing got cracking back in the day. Masta Ace (who was around back then as part of The Juice Crew) drops a tight verse, which is my favourite in the song (not his personal best mind you). While Deacon, Kno and SOS get bested they don't get murdered, they hold their own. I really feel what they are saying and its sad to see the state of popular rap music today and it's lack of history. RJD2 drops a fine production, here. It uses a string sample that sounds like it might be something Premo would use. The rest of it is pounding percussion and a twangy guitar loop.
All in all a solid release, but they have their drawbacks. They have upbeat songs but nothing too fun, add some. Their choruses can using some tightening up. Mr. SOS needs to work on his delivery. If they add those things and keep their strong points which are dope lyrics, fresh production and heartfelt music making in general, they should be able to make a near classic joint. They seem to have an Outkast influence, with the title of the cd taking more than one word and rolling it into one "Southernunderground", and the sampling of Andre's voice. This is good because for awhile Outkast & Scarface were some of the only worthwhile artists in the dirty. With Outkast getting more creative than ever, fun and quality acts like Ludacris & Nappy Roots and new blood like Little Brother & CunninLynguists the south is looking to rise again! Good album, you can get it here for a decent price but it might be hard to find on the street, 3 stars. Peace, love & soul...
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