Search - 7l & Esoteric :: Soul Purpose

I guess hip hop hasn't died afterall

Deejams | Northampton, MA | 04/12/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Powerful loops, insightful & intelligent lyrics and good old fashion fun. This album showcases every aspect that real hip hop was meant to represent. It seems as though what the music industry considers "hip hop" today has really altered the definition of the culture, but 7L & Esoteric have truly kept hip hop's glory days alive and vibrant. Funky, soulful beats laid over DJ 7L's talented scratching make the foundation of every song on this album very strong. Particularly notable is "verbal assault", "operating correctly", and "guest list". Each one of these songs display the true talent that this very well rounded duo possesses. Included throughout the album is also a healthy dose of comedy (i.e. interludes and songs such as "guest list" and "jealous over nothing"), something that I personally miss hearing in today's thugish, ghetto-glorifying rap genre. 7L & Esoteric were seemingly inspired by KRS-one, Tribe Called Quest, old school Beatnuts and Tha Alkaholiks just to name a few. I highly suggest that you buy this album if you believe that hip hop should be about making clever lyrics accompanied with head bobbing beats. Check out Eso's flow on the mic, probably the best I've ever heard."

Amazing underground breakthrough

Deejams | 07/24/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"7L and Esoteric are like oreos and milk. They have been around for a little bit now, and this is their first album that they have released like this. They are not that well known, at least in the Chi. They both worked with others on the Jedi Mind album which was amazing. This album has some of the most creative hip hop cuts I have ever heard. 7L's beats sond like he went out on the street and listened for the most annoying sounds he heard and them put them together to make very excellent beats that flow perfectly. Then add the strong, distinct, crisp voice of the Eso on top of them and you have powerful music, enjoyable at anytime. This album is one of the best album's I have ever purchased. Just make sure you have your volume up, and your bass punding when you put this on. This team of Boston white boys is a match made in heaven."

Some dope Boston Underground

Chris | St.Louis,MO | 03/26/2004

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Here is the song by song Review of Soul Purpose by the white
rap group 7L(DJ)Esoteric(MC).
2.Verbal Assault-Awesome it is a verbal assault awesome Beat 10
3.Terror to your ear-Tight 9/10
4.Operatting Correctly-Just awesome Beat Classic 10/10 Single
5.Call me E.S-a single still pretty tight lyrically 9/10
6.Jealous over nothing-another single 8/10
7.Chain Reaction-Tight Beat 7/10
9.Think Back-Awesome Lyrics for heads 10/10
11.Mic Mastery-Another single tight Beat 9/10
12.Public Execution-The Beat and Lyrics like a Jay Z are 93 hardcore song. 10/10
13.You Know the Concept-Pretty Tight 9/10
14.Speaking Real Words-with Rebel INS 10/10 Single
15.The Soul Purpose-Pretty Good 8/10
16.Rep the Hardest-Tight Beat Tight Lyrics 10/10
18.Play it Cool-Pretty Good 9/10
19.Guest List-Okay 7/10
20.State of the art-single are whatever tight beat/lyics 10/10Lyrics 9/10 Production 10/10 X Factor 8/10 Style 8/10 Voice 7/10
Music 10/10 Innovative 8/10 Classic 9/10 Guest 10/10 Blends10/10
Overall 90 87-94 is 4.5 mics this gets that ****^ stay at 4 stars on review however because Production was a 9.5"