The Formula [EXPLICIT LYRICS]

9th Wonder

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 29, 2008)
• Original Release Date: April 15, 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics
• Label: Duck Down Music
• ASIN: B0013N8W0I
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #57,865 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Chemistry can be found inside The Formula, May 16, 2008

By	D. Wilson "SonRisedInTheEast" (NY by way of Cali) - See all my reviews

Blending the stylings of underrated Black Moon frontman Buckshot, and former Little Brother producer 9th Wonder seemed like a definite recipe for success(to me at least) in 2005 when they released their debut album titled, "Chemistry." The result was a solid album, not quite as cohesive as it should have sounded(especially considering the CD's name); maybe it was rushed but the disc came off sounding like a good mix tape rather than the album that was expected. Well, fast forward to 2008 and the boys are back to give it another shot with "The Formula." Honestly, this album should have been titled "Chemistry" because Buckshot and 9th gel lovely this time around, from the intro(which is one of the best cuts on here) on down the line, there isn't a bad track to be found on here. Veteran MC Buckshot is solid as always, he's the type of MC who never leaves you thinking about his lyrics for very long after you listen to him, but he rides beats well and rarely delivers garbage on the mic(and he's at his best when he isn't on a gangster tip, which he isn't here thankfully... ever hear his solo "The BDI Thug?" No? Good, keep it that way...). 9th Wonder drops some of his best work in awhile too, keeping things fresh and switching up his drum beats and patterns nicely(which has been the main knock against him from the get-go). Though Buckshot will always sound the best over the rough and rugged stylings of Da Beatminerz, and 9th Wonder may never eclipse his brilliance with Little Brother, when two cats this talented get together you just gotta take notice... one of the best Hip Hop releases so far this year, check it out.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even better this time around! The FORMULA has been achieved!, May 4, 2008

By	D. Powell "The classics" (New York City) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Just in case your not familiar this is the second time Buckshot and 9th Wonder have teamed up...They had a 4 star effort the first time with 2005's CHEMISTRY, and they decided to go back into the lab and find the FORMULA...Well like most scientists their antidote is working...as they continue to produce INCREDIBLE hip-hop music...as usual 9th's production never falters but I think what makes this different than the first time is that Buckshot seemed more inspired on this effort...he steps up his lyrical game and his flow is tighter than ever...Talib Kweli makes an appearance on here and the lyrics between him and Buckshot just sounds extremely right together with background vocals from Tyler Woods(The r&b cat of Justus League)...it's just a really strong effort and a classic in my eyes...one track just flows into the next one thanks to 9th and when you add that in with Buckshot increasing his vocal presence and inspirations on it and that can only mean one thing....CLASSIC!!!

Top 5 songs:
1.Ready(Brand New Day)
2.Hold It Down
3.No Future
4.Shinin Ya'll
5.Be Cool

Get this NOW....you will not be disappointed!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Growth!, April 29, 2008

By	shanespencer "whaleboy" (seattle) - See all my reviews

What I find So Gratifying About This CD as a listener is the growth these 2 artists have shown with this effort. Buckshot keeps up with Talib Kweli (which is no easy feat) on "Hold You Down", and deliever's a tighter flow than ive heard previously and 9th Wonder is Begginning to show Quailty vs Quantity in his production and it really shows in this effort.