Alejo's Hip-Hop Album of the Month

IamAlejo · 06-03-2009, 06:24 PM

I can't commit to updating this that often, so monthly sounds good. Hopefully I can get some names you haven't heard of out there and people can get some new stuff in their playlists. So for June...

Reks - Grey Hairs

Probably the best CD of 2008 that you never heard. This guy is helping save the classic NY hip-hop sound. Even if he doesn't grab you, the production should. But I have a feeling he will. Wish I could give a better review, but I'm rushing it and put a professional review down at the bottom.

Stages (prod. Large Pro) - YouTube - Reks - Stages [Prod. Large Professor]

'Money on the Ave' ft. Skyzoo - YouTube - (Video) REKS - Money On The Ave ft. Skyzoo

Love Sweet Misery (prod. Statik Selektah) - YouTube - Reks - Love Sweet Misery

Professional Review
Grey Hairs - Reks | Album Reviews > HipHopDX.com

I'll zshare the album later if I have time. But if you enjoy it, consider giving it a buy, as these are the types of artists that could use the support. That or d/l it yourself, or wait for me.

Inuzuka Skysword · 06-03-2009, 07:45 PM

His flow is nothing special, but I really like the beat to Stages. I might just get this.

iBuProFeN · 06-03-2009, 07:47 PM

cant wait for Lasers

IamAlejo · 06-05-2009, 07:16 AM

Bump for some raw, gritty hip-hop. At least give Money on the Ave. a listen.

Skyzoo hits a "You can play with the bass, **** around with the treble, or you can play with the base and turn powder to pebble". Mmmmhmm. 'zoo's probably got one of my favorite flows out of NY right now

BlueCadet · 06-07-2009, 02:41 PM

what about say goodnight

IamAlejo · 06-07-2009, 05:48 PM

I just choose my 3 favorite. Premier did good on it but just wasn't one of my tops. The whole CD is ill though.

thehiphopdrug · 06-08-2009, 01:07 PM

First time hearing this guy. I really like "Stages." Vocally, he is reminiscent of Jay-Z mixed with NaS. Lyrically it's a bit stunted, although truly a New York style. (hence sounding a bit like Jay-Z mixed with Nas) I'm definitely put off by the lyrics. The production is good though, thanks for the post.

06-03-2009, 06:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
IamAlejo Muck Fusic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,575	Alejo's Hip-Hop Album of the Month I can't commit to updating this that often, so monthly sounds good. Hopefully I can get some names you haven't heard of out there and people can get some new stuff in their playlists. So for June... Reks - Grey Hairs Probably the best CD of 2008 that you never heard. This guy is helping save the classic NY hip-hop sound. Even if he doesn't grab you, the production should. But I have a feeling he will. Wish I could give a better review, but I'm rushing it and put a professional review down at the bottom. Stages (prod. Large Pro) - YouTube - Reks - Stages [Prod. Large Professor] 'Money on the Ave' ft. Skyzoo - YouTube - (Video) REKS - Money On The Ave ft. Skyzoo Love Sweet Misery (prod. Statik Selektah) - YouTube - Reks - Love Sweet Misery Professional Review Grey Hairs - Reks \| Album Reviews > HipHopDX.com I'll zshare the album later if I have time. But if you enjoy it, consider giving it a buy, as these are the types of artists that could use the support. That or d/l it yourself, or wait for me. __________________ a man, a plan, a canal, panama Last edited by IamAlejo; 06-06-2009 at 01:08 PM.

06-05-2009, 07:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
IamAlejo Muck Fusic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,575	Bump for some raw, gritty hip-hop. At least give Money on the Ave. a listen. Skyzoo hits a "You can play with the bass, ** around with the treble, or you can play with the base and turn powder to pebble". Mmmmhmm. 'zoo's probably got one of my favorite flows out of NY right now __________________ a man, a plan, a canal, panama**

06-07-2009, 05:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
IamAlejo Muck Fusic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,575	I just choose my 3 favorite. Premier did good on it but just wasn't one of my tops. The whole CD is ill though. __________________ a man, a plan, a canal, panama

06-08-2009, 01:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
thehiphopdrug Groupie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 39	First time hearing this guy. I really like "Stages." Vocally, he is reminiscent of Jay-Z mixed with NaS. Lyrically it's a bit stunted, although truly a New York style. (hence sounding a bit like Jay-Z mixed with Nas) I'm definitely put off by the lyrics. The production is good though, thanks for the post. __________________ Chip Da Ripper Freestyle (Interior Crocodile Alligator)

06-03-2009, 07:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Inuzuka Skysword Existential Egoist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,468	His flow is nothing special, but I really like the beat to Stages. I might just get this.

06-03-2009, 07:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
iBuProFeN Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 16	cant wait for Lasers

06-07-2009, 02:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
BlueCadet Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 94	what about say goodnight