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C. Koei | Sandy Eggo, CA | 09/27/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"With the influx of weak mainstream artist albums that have been steady for the past few years, this is refreshing. Lawless Element are from the Detroit area and sound like a harder version of Slum Village. They really have their own sound and it is really good. If you like true hiphop with jazzy boom bap sounds then pick this album up. You can play the whole album all the way through which is a rarity in today's rap. Lawless Element are truly musical and their sound is that of 1990's hip-hop and it's golden era. Good choice."

Slowly Forward with Vision. (***1/2)

Jude Smith | Brisbane, QLD Australia | 11/01/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I was amped (as I always am with a new album) when I copped this and must say I haven't been disappointed. In general it's a solid release however I didn't feel the boys of L.E. pulled it off completely. I've read reviews comparing them to a 'poor mans Slum Village' and in many ways upon hearing this album I tend to agree. It's no secret that J.Dilla has had a hand in these guys and where they are now and I think maybe they've tried to wear their influences on their proverbial sleaves to much. This said nothing should be taken from Griot & Magnif because they come good and strong be it on harder hitting joints like high, or something more soulful like one night. It's just they haven't truelly found their feet yet however seeing this is their first album release they've got time on there side.

***1/2



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Flow This Raw

Jakob | FLA | 01/15/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This hip hop duo is doing their own thing and that so happens to be producing some high quality tracks. Lyrical depth and fresh beats fill this twelve track album. "Crew" is a prime example of their story telling abilities, funky beats and reiterates the significance of having your entourage. The introduction of a heavenly voice from Melanie Rutherford on top of blissful rolling keyboarding tactic makes "One Night" stand out in a major way. Furious rhyming skills and a hypnotic beat with some wild electronic sounds are presented on "...Something (remix)" making it a scorcher. They take underground hip hop to the next level on this joint. Definitely not an album for those of you seeking a top 40 hip hop sound."