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I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THAT REVOLUTIONARY RAP

Marcus The Amazin' | Oklahoma City, OK. United States | 07/18/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm from that part of the country where everything is Crunk this and Crunk that. The only solice I can find is in bands like the Black Market Militia, Immortal Technique and Dead Prez. This CD took me back to a time when we could take a sicc beat and put some of our deepest thoughts to it and it was called HIP-HOP."

Black Market Militia - Best Album of 2005?

SS | NJ, USA | 07/11/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Black Market Militia is a group composed of tremendous talent. Coupled with amazing production value, this album packs power few can compete with. The beats are absolute fire, wonderfully sampled, and very diverse. But beats don't make an album exceptional, that's where the Black Market comes in. The lyrics carry a practical revolutionary philosophy. They relate political turmoil to local street issues. On top of that, they also discuss important conflicts throughout the world in a way that empowers the listener, hence the word "militia" in their name. They're not as revolutionary as, for instance, Immortal Technique , but that's where they shine. They're able to convey their message with just the right energy. This is an album that is dynamic enough to discuss as well as entertain. Black Market Militia is where I'd like hip-hop to be in the future. Don't let this album pass you by. Pick it up."

Nice Shot

C. Gray | Brooklyn, New York | 03/24/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"My interest was drawn to the album by the cover artwork that is very similar to Master Killah's album No Said Date. Considering the Wu-Tang affiliation of the Black Market Militia, I figured that I hit paydirt in my attempt to satisfy my perpetual "real hip-hop" jones. Unfortunately, this bag of dope is a little short in weight. Thematically, everything is set in place, however the repetition of name dropping, semi-inspiring subject matter, and quasi intelligence of the actors develops into redundant material midway through the album. I get the sense that Killah Priest is the driving force being this project, and frankly speaking, I've had it with his walk-the-earth stories that have spun into one big circle over the course of his career. I have always been a Hell Razah fan, and he basically comes through sharply with this group. I'm glad to see that Tragedy is getting work these days, after such a promising yet disappointing career. Unfortunately, Timbo King and William Cooper are nothing to write home about. As for the production, the beats are pretty tight, but there are no real bangers. My favorite joints are Mayday, The Struggle, and Dead Street Scrolls. Ironically, I wish that this album was available at my local bootleg black market spot, so I could have saved 10 bucks.



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