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Black August
Killah Priest
Black August
Genres: Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop
 
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Updated 2008 version of this solo Wu-Tang classic should satisfy anyone looking for another Killah fix. He's in fine form here, holding down his cult status nicely and making sure his legend in Hip Hop will continue to gr...  more »

     
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All Artists: Killah Priest
Title: Black August
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Artemis Classics
Original Release Date: 1/1/2003
Re-Release Date: 7/8/2003
Album Type: Enhanced
Genres: Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop
Styles: East Coast, Gangsta & Hardcore, Pop Rap
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 699675117122

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Updated 2008 version of this solo Wu-Tang classic should satisfy anyone looking for another Killah fix. He's in fine form here, holding down his cult status nicely and making sure his legend in Hip Hop will continue to grow. Priest exudes a natural confidence in his delivery and in the power of his written word that puts him second to none among writers in Rap. Whether using his abilities to illustrate the darkness of his surroundings, to enlighten the listeners and the youths, or to tell biblical tales, he shines as bright as the sun. Altered Ego.

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OATHOFSECRECY | 01/28/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a very Solid CD!



I'm not concerned what other reviewers say nor think about my review here

Because,it'd be totally irrelevant.So with that said. I just want to say this. Killah Priest is my very favorite emcee out there without a shadow of doubt. Again,i said "mine."

Because for someone else it could be another emcee. These picks are always dependant upon the way in which another hiphop head evaluates their favorite emcee.

Now with that being said. Here are some of the reasons why Killah Priest is my favorite emcee by far. Because, he's well verse in deep studies of Biblical Symbolism,Esoteric Knowledge,Afro-Centric,Ancient Cultures,Mythology,Mysticism,Metaphysics,Mystical Metaphors,Mystical Poetry,Scriptures,Rhyming,Adept at story telling,Etc;



These are just some of the many things in which i could name about his multi-talented style.I also like the fact that he synchronizes great beats with his multi-layered rhymes and lyrics.

Now do i wish that he wouldn't curse at times like he does. Well, that's another story.(LOL) Because, i know from the Album "Behind the Stained Glass" That he hardly at all uses cuss words except in very brief little parts.

In Behind The Stained Glass when viewed in full. He's not even resulting to certain verbal speech at all. Because as witnessed in his to me "Dynamic; Behind the Stained Glass Album" He's so Great of an emcee,that he dont even have to use that sort of language.

Any true to themself hiphop fan no matter how much they highly respect their favorite emcee.If they're true to themself they'll still end up evaluating some aspect or another.



Killah Priest is always coming with thorough Knowledge and Wisdom for the masses to listen too.

I hope he stays on the path with always producing positive exceptional Albums like:Heavy Mental,Behind The Stained Glass,Black August Revisited,The Offering,Priesthood,Etc;types of jewel spitting.Because the world needs positive insight and knowledge like those Beautiful Albums.



Now i'm not getting into which albums are the best or anything.Nor am i saying the ones which i didnt mention of him wasnt worth mentioning.(Indeed all of his are worth mentioning to some capacity)

Because to me, Killah Priest always puts some sort of jewels in all of his albums.He always will come thorough.

However,In this particular review.I'm just expressing the ones in which i vibrated with the most!



Yes, i could of named many of his other ones.However,as a hiphop fan that Iam.I look for straight thorough lyrics contained with knowledge and wisdom. Along with intense insight and information.

Because, we're in a time cycle where more knowledge and wisdom needs to be rapped about.And much less negative rhyming spewing towards one another.



We need true Mature Overstanding.

"
Horsemen
P. Mcmahon | Dallas | 03/16/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Priest is so dope and sick its scary thow this cd may have more commercial appeal it is very sick i am not gonna say its the best because all of killah priest's cds are disturbingly ill buy its worth the purchase if your not a fan and want to become one i suggest Killah Priest-Priesthood or Heavy MentalFavorite Track:Robbery
Guests:Elephant Man10 of 10 lyrics 9 of 10 beats"
Mad Props to Black August
Julian Tito Sanchez | Whittier, CA United States | 11/17/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Its like some true Hip-Hop fans have forgot that Priest is putting out sick solo licks every year for three years in a row. If there is a fine line between mainstream and underground Hip-Hop this latest release from the Priest is it. At times Black August sounds like the good ol' Wu-Tang beats and other times sounds like MTv Bait. That's been the feel of every Hip-Hop release in the past three years. Ending on a positive note the true ill' tracks really stand out in this release and is worth the buy. (the ill' tracks don't feel commercial.)"