 | THE GROUP L.E.(LYRIKAL ETHERIANS): l.e.mental - Exceeding average creativity and excelling both musically and lyrically, these boys know how to take their tracks seriously and cut no corners in the process of delivering midwest hitters. Unafraid to take advantage of the genres of R&B, Jazz and Soul, this album is anything but predictable and typical. Hip hop fans take note.  |
 | MONSTER MOVIES: terromones - What a welcomed change from the usual brand of hip hop that comes through these doors. To say my mind was blown is the understatement of the year. If the names "Rage Against the Machine," "The Roots," and "The Beastie Bays" mean anything to you, DO NOT MISS THIS ALBUM. I repeat, DO NOT MISS THIS. Hip hop fan or no hip hop fan, give it a spin. You might surprise yourself. Blast it loud. especially to drown out those bloody Christmas carols already infecting the airwaves. With a flawless, electrifying, blood-boiling, ingenious combination of hip hop, funk, rock, punk and even grunge, Monster Movies is my new favorite band. |
 | UNKNOWN PROPHETS: the w.e.t. ep - If any of the following catch your eye- The Roots, Wu-Tang, Fugees and Outkast- this is the album to cop. With ingenius use of beats and addictive grooves, unheard samples, excessive musicality and the utmost lyrical flow, these boys deliver a new, more personable brand of alternative hip hop for fans who want a deeper feel to their music. Hailin' from the Midwest, they bring the full spectrum of esoteric hip hop color to the stage with track after track of beatin', bangin', pulsin' kickers you can jive to.  |
 | PURE: justa man - Pure is an MC that will prove omnipotent as an up-and-coming artist in an industry as fickle as today's. He is an artist many may relate to in one way or another with subject matter far from underage. He posses the charisma needed to sit and poly with anyone from the street corner hustler to the corporate American. These well produced, catchy tracks demonstrate a unique talent for lyrical manipulation any hip-hop enthusiast will fiend for. |
 | STARE: a lyrical x-plosion-volume one:the underground - Simply spilling over with innovation, excessively creative, filled to the brim with well-blended influences, this brilliantly constructed, esoteric hip hop compilation is diverse as it gets with musical styles. Encompassing old school r&b, jazz, classical and more, there is no doubt that this is one album you can listen to straight through without skipping any tracks. With some of the best emcees from all over the globe, covering all sides of hip hop, this is truly a wellspring of talent and lyrical insight. |