Admin Hero1 Posted June 22, 2008 Admin Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Da Brakes continues his progression as a rap artist with his second full length, “Clean but Still Street.” The production level has risen and is more consistent as Brakes raps over a mix of R&B and funk grooves. The album is a throwback to the mid 90s where artists like Heavy D and Coolio were able to mix hip-hop credibility with a more pop accessible sound. Brakes displays plenty of rap skill and some quick rhyming but packages it with catchy hooks, dope beats and a lot of personality. Clean but Still Street starts out strong with “Hip Hop Loving.” It’s a fun jam and Da Ace once again compliments Brakes lyrical styling’s with a devastating multi syllable verse. “Sound Check” is a creative highlight. This hilarious track is well thought out and extremely well produced. It is similar to DJ format/Abdominal’s recent releases in that it is very funny yet still very catchy and worthy of repeat listens. The album has a lot of variety and touches on many different subjects. Two highlights are “Daddy’s own self,” an emotional ode to Brakes father and “Never Leave Me,” which recounts a broken heart and hurt feelings. “Bringing it Back” is a classic rap jam. Kel Spencer jumps on board for a verse and elevates the track to another level with a simple yet highly effective rhyme display, “I’m a fill a void, fill a gap, yeah, it’s a rap, bring it back.” There is no filler here, “Rhymes & Music” is another funk-laden track and Brakes effortlessly flows across the beat, “I got more soul than whole row of soul divas.” Kon-tempts still street hip-hop loving remix closes out the album. This is probably the hardest hitting track on the disc and you will definitely be bumpin this in the car. Clean but Still Street is a refreshing change from the gangsta tales, wild profanity and the monotonous tone of today’s popular rap. The album shows a diversity and maturity that belies Brakes years in the game. It’s straight up hip-hop packaged in an accessible sound. Da Brakes is clean, still street, and definitely moving forward. ~Hero1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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analogue Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Nice review Tim! So when's the album released Brakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Tiger Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 (edited) So did you like it, Tim? God Blessa! Edited June 22, 2008 by Silver Tiger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Hero1 Posted June 22, 2008 Author Admin Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Yeah it was pretty good haha.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevTastic Posted June 22, 2008 Report Share Posted June 22, 2008 Couldnt put it better myself, so i probably just won't lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3cookies Posted June 23, 2008 Report Share Posted June 23, 2008 hey tim. that was a really good review.... i still havent given it a listen... dont know what im waitin on.. but from the sounds of it.. and knowing that u and I go back many years of digging alot of similar muzik... i know imma like it.. congrats Brakes...on your continued UPWARD progress bruh!!! ... xo, cookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIsqo Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 Real good review, how can I get the songs, I cant wait to hear them.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Brakes Posted June 24, 2008 Report Share Posted June 24, 2008 I'm still waiting on the producer to finish up a few things on some of the track. as soon as thats done I get get it mastered and available for download. Not long now I promise guys! i know I've been saying this for well over a month now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 so brakes....how did tim do....did he lick your taint while he was down there??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Brakes Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 :lol: He may have grazed something!!!! :rofl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3cookies Posted June 25, 2008 Report Share Posted June 25, 2008 LMBO!!! CHIEF.. ur way past stupid.!!! :lolsign: :haha: xo, cookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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