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RE2000 - Something for the New Generation

Kato | TMOTTGoGo/Washington, DC | 12/18/1999

(3 out of 5 stars)

"RE2000 completes the latest release of Rare Essence -- a group that has been basically dominating the Washington, DC Go-Go culture for over 20 years. This project brings on new faces including the one of rapper/songstress Ms. Kim, who dazzles the speakers onlong with Byron Jackson on the soothing track, "As If You Were Mine." She also displays her lyrical flow on "Hoodrat." Also featured on the CD are Hip-Hop artist Redman, who swings lyrics back and forth with RE legend Donnell Floyd on "We Push," and DC rap artists Whop, POP and Tony Blunt. All in all, I would have to say that my favorite cuts on the CD are "Party In My Neighborhood," and "How Will I Know," which showcases vocals Adebayo Folarin. And of course it's always a pleasure hearing Andre "Whiteboy" Johnson get funky on his guitar."

Disappointing

Kato | 10/25/2000

(1 out of 5 stars)

"This album is horrible. Who ever gave the other reviews must have been paid. I have heard they're music before and RE-2000 lacks the drums in most tracks and the Live effect. If I could pick any notable song it would be "Hoodrat". To bad we could'nt get samples of these first."