The Pennsylvania emcee’s latest effort, IAMISEE vs DJ DEMON is a rare 14-track dose of well put reality. While sophisticated flow mainstream artists can occasionally afford to play with the form, much of hip-hop’s true artistry, power and significance are lost in what can be put in no other terms but rapper bullshit. IAMISEE vs DJ DEMON, on the other hand, is a uniquely concentrated dose of hip-hop essentials: flow, wordplay, and the kind of beat-emcee simpatico unheard of since Eric B and Rakim blared out of metal-grate boom box speakers.
IAMISEE has a steady, precise flow, proof of what he calls "lyrical carpentry" on the track "Hand Grenades." IAMISEE loosens his often deep, gravelly and aggressive delivery on a number of tracks. The balance between the two, and the fact that he can do them both, is the Philly emcee’s signature.
On "Hello," the last track of the album, he accomplishes this equilibrium. A sad acoustic guitar riff and a stripped-down beat play canvas to one of the deeper songs on the album.
Building on his second release, IAMISEE is quickly developing an underground following. Expect to hear a lot more noise about the Philly kid--he is flat-out nice. The last five tracks may well be the best 17 consecutive minutes of independent hip-hop this year.
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The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side. Hunter S. Thompson
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my band The WOLFGANG REBELLION is LIVE at ART FOR THE CASH POOR next SUN in Philly @ The Crane Arts Building (1400 N American ST). We're kicking it off at NOON!
"when my backs against the wall, and the odds are stacked against me, i simply make moves while fools just envy. frilly cats, with their hands in your pocket, ain't really ya friends, they just in it for the profits."
'30th April, Vivaz Scarborough'- This is a gig not to be missed Tickets have just gone on sale at WEGOTTICKETS. COM Book now to avoid disappointment. A limited number of tickets will also be available from Vivaz Venue.
you and cliff dont look alike! glad to hear/see youre out there. keep it real brother, cant wait for you to make it to humbolt, uh, hoping to see you out in humbolt! love and light
maad love...just got thought w. ur cd lets dance demon...that joint is crazy every track is better then the previous one. maad nice seeing u at the knitting factory...keep up the good work and positive hip hop man
Damn my man you killed the Knitting Factory last night. I was gonna stay around to kick it but I had to break out. I told Sister7 that I HAVE to roll thru Philly and connect with you. I was extremely impressed with you and DJ DP-1's performance. Very on point. The world needs to know...
