In the end, Oneirology is an album that may serve as an alarm to those still unaware of Cunnin’s talent. Sure, this may be nitpicking, but that may also be a testament to how high they’ve raised the bar for themselves. For instance, “Enemies with Benefits” seems like a throw-in and it almost hurts the emcees to have Tonedeff stealing the show on the track with that scene jacking verse. At other points, it seems the album can get repetitive, stretching the concept out further than necessary. Kno’s production, as addressed, sometimes takes over and drowns even his own rhymes out. “It was all…It was all…Darkness.” Whether creating the perfect soundscape to spit over or showing off on an instrumental interlude, Kno is able to bring forth intriguing beats, as usual.įor an album with so much going for it, there are still some glaring issues here. For an example of this, listen to the first two songs, where Notorious B.I.G.’s vocals mix with the next song’s sample to complete a sentence that works with the theme. He utilizes samples well, sequencing cuts almost seamlessly. Still, Kno creates a perfect ambiance for an album about dreams, using a mixture of dark, melancholy tones with whimsical pieces that work together to make this album worthy of listens on the strength of the production alone. Even for fans of lyricism, Kno’s beats sometimes overshadow the rhymes and his instrumentals sometimes drown the vocals out. For Oneirology listeners, the cinematic special effects come in the form of Kno’s skillful production.

By no means without flaw-perhaps 11 or 12 tracks as opposed to 15 would have streamlined the overall package-Key to the Kuffs certainly finds one of underground music's true antiheros in irresistibly infectious form.Īnother banger from cunninlynguists, support the artist buy their music. However, Dumile's offbeat mantle with Jarel manifests in a cerebral romp that brims with madcap invention. In terms of the prospect of a DOOM collaboration in 2012, it's probably fair to say most asked last year would have welcomed the arrival of the delayed sequel to '04'sMadvillainy alongside Madlib.

Beth Gibbons (Portishead)ġ2 01:28 Still Kaps Ft. Whether just for the sake of the sport or a greater musical marriage, Simpson & Brown (let's hope that's not a future title) both put some money and accolades in their pocket after this intersection gamble.Ġ9 04:21 GMO Ft. For the second time this year, Apollo Brown teams up with a veteran emcee associated with great production, and he thrives. Guilty Simpson doesn't attempt any lyrical acrobatics, but rather pulls up a chair with a drink, and tells stories about his life, about his city and about the things he likes. It's for those in the know, and want an album that sounds great on the go. Like its title and theme, Dice Game lives in the alley beside the club.

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