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5.0 out of 5 stars Slammin' With Sophistication (5 Stars), October 3, 2007

By	Alan Pounds "Minnesota Hip-Hop Fiend" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Below the Heavens (Audio CD)

It's been a good year for hip-hop, and even better for underground hip-hop. I've been keeping close tabs on all the hip-hop that has dropped thus far in 2007, and I can assure you that Blu & Exile "Below the Heavens" will be in my interchangeable top 3 for the year; sitting comfortably beside Blue Scholars and Polyrhythm Addicts.

Blu & Exile are an underground duo from Los Angeles. These two share a bond on par with Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth. And although I shouldn't pump the album this hard, I truly feel this is a classic in the making.

MC Blu represents what an emcee in 2007 should be - introspective, intelligent, hungry, and soulful. Not only does he have a powerful flow, but his lyrics are on point like no other, touching on nearly every topic at hand. The alluring thing about him is his modesty. The 22-year old emcee writes lyrics in a self-deprecating and humble fashion, and truly sounds like an old soul who's messages teach life lessons. However, he never tries to "teach" them. Instead he's just sharing his thoughts and making clear observations for solutions, or lack thereof. Tracks like "So(ul) Amazin'", "Blu Colla Workers", & "No Greater Love" are prime examples of his highly conscious style.

The mastermind behind these beautiful soundscapes is the remarkable talent of Exile. I will definitely be watching for this guy in the upcoming years, as I think rappers will be knocking down doors in search of his beats. The jazzy and soulful backdrop compliments Blu perfectly. And although it's nothing groundbreaking, his style is so varied and consistent, that you won't find a stinker in the bunch. My favorite joints here would have to be "In Remembrance of Me" & "Show Me the Good Life" featuring Aloe Blacc, Joseph. The former boasts breath-taking production that has me reaching for the rewind button constantly.

All in all, I believe this is the album that Common wishes he could've made this year. And although their styles are similar, "Below the Heavens" surpasses it in every way - flow, beats, lyrics...it's all here in untouchable form. Heads need to wake up and peep out one of 2007's best!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Most slept-on album of 2007, May 2, 2008

By	G. Victor (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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I'm going to take the bold step of calling this the best album of 2007. Graduation was very solid, The Cool was better, and I won't even go into the great albums from other genres. But this album was such a breath of fresh air. Blu's storytelling ability is so smooth and seamless, it's just flat-out pleasing to hear. Artists like Blu & Exile give hope to the world that hip-hop isn't dead, it's just hibernating.

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5.0 out of 5 stars CAN'T GET NO BETTER THAN THIS!!!!!!!!!!, October 30, 2007

By	Kevin Noble (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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TOTALLY SPEECHLESS.IF I COULD GIVE HIM ANYMORE STARS I WOULD.THIS IS A FUTURE CLASSIC NO DOUBT. A FRIEND OF MINE LET ME HEAR THIS, AND I WAS STUCK. THIS MC PUTS IT DOWN PERIOD!. THE LYRICS REMIND ME OF A YOUNG CANIBUS(WHEN HE WAS HUNGRY). THE PRODUCTION AND BEATS ARE QUITE IMPRESSIVE AS WELL. HELL, I BOUGHT TWO COPIES(1 FOR THE WHIP & 1 FOR THE HOUSE). GO GET THIS CD BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY(LEGALLY THAT IS.... LOL) IT'S JUST THAT GOOD. THE BEST HIP HOP ALBUM OF 2007 PLAIN AND SIMPLE!

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5.0 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE BEST ALBUMS I HAVE EVER HEARD
My friend has been talking about this album since 2007 when it dropped, and I finally gave it a listen. I cannot believe I went so long without hearing this music. Read more

Published 4 days ago by Thomas S. Long

5.0 out of 5 stars So raw it makes everything in the freezer look well done
I made a mix cd for my friend and I put the song "Below The Heavens" from this cd on there, and he called me up the next day and kept saying how the song changed his life. Read more

Published 4 months ago by S. Bourey

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best
This is one of the best rap cds i have ever heard. Blu was really personal on here you'll find out more about Blu's life on this album. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Owen Bryan

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE
Depending on how much you love this album, price isn't an issue. It's a bummer on how they're out of print already. Read more

Published 8 months ago by Gianni Fontanoza

5.0 out of 5 stars a breath of fresh air
below the heavens - or in them. tight rhymes by blu, over uplifting beats from exile make below the heavens a hip-hop classic. definately worth checking out.

Published 9 months ago by m. waters

5.0 out of 5 stars New Age Dopeness!
Wow, what can I say, this is an incredible album. After hearing good things about this album, I decided to check it out and I was shocked at how dope it was... Read more

Published 14 months ago by Wu-Tang_Assassin

4.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely FRESH
If you heard Blu on Exile's "Dirty Science" cd you'll know to expect something great. I remember blasting that album in my car and every time I had to look at my Ipod to see who... Read more

Published 14 months ago by WallyJac

5.0 out of 5 stars So Unfortunate...
...That so many people won't check out this album. "Below the Heavens" is not only one of the best albums of 2007, it is a classic hip-hop album period. Read more

Published 14 months ago by R. James

4.0 out of 5 stars How far is heaven? (4.5/5)
Blu & Exile's 2007 album "Below the Heavens" is one darn good LP. This is one of those albums that you'll be hard-pressed to find any flaws with. Read more

Published 15 months ago by ctrx

5.0 out of 5 stars Feeling Blu!
Just the other day I was questioning whether there were any great hip hop artists under the age of 30 and concluding that there is no gope for real hip hop if left in the hands of... Read more

Published 15 months ago by Rebel w/o pauze

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