HYBRIDS LIKE THIS ARN"T MEANT TO SOUND THIS GOOD
HANS D HARMS | runaway bay, QLD Australia | 08/10/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I hate RAP and I hate HIP HOP, yet I love this CD. Not only is this an outragous mix of 2 styles that arn't meant to be mixed, whats more it is a brilliant success. Intelligent lyrics with a message and a valid lament from THE HOOD by someone who seems to know. The musik is the usual brilliant BLUES with a very hard edge and the RAP and storytelling actually add to the overall effect. It took a number of listens to get into this hybrid, but it has so much originality and quality that it will get under your skin. Don't be scared by the use of RAP, this CD cooks and sizzles and does not insult your intelligence. An unusual masterpiece by one of the most talented exponents of blues."
Jimi Hendrix meets Public Enemy or in other words...
ian | Green Bay, WI | 07/24/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"CHRIS THOMAS KING. his 1994 Private Music 21st Century Blues from da hood...is a MUST. These are great songs by a great musician. even if you aren't a huge fan of rap...this will get you into it! it did for me! and it's got the little edge over Dirty South hip hop blues. i see they don't have it in stock....but you can find it on ebay or on the zshops go for it!"