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Fame & Phonz – “That Pressure” (Album Review)

Cincinnati is stacked with fresh out the oven hot up-and-coming artists right now. Leading the classes of newbies is the popular duo known as Fame & Phonz. Today, the swagalicious duo prepare to put Cincinnati on the map with their latest project, properly-titled, That Pressure.

The extremely talented duo have well-earned respect throughout the music industry. Cincinnati has thrown huge parties project X-esque style over the years for the two and recently did a two-day music festival called, “That Pressure Fest” that featured the rising stars. Bringing out their cult-like fan base. On the new 9-track release, Famz & Phonz display an energetic, tribe, underground rap persona that you can’t resist.

Stream Fame & Phonz new project, That Pressure, below courtesy of Spotify.

The project’s production is unknown as it lacks attention. Plain because of its “regular” drums and claps, the project’s production fails to amuse, unlike most underground Hip Hop projects. Thanks to the group’s undeniable energy, the project’s lack of sonics are properly unbeknowst without a single complaint. Under the circumstances, the group’s unnecessary needs for explosive production only makes the group more marketable.

Lyrically, both Famz and Phonz are fun to hear on the beat. Entertaining, the group’s slick rhymes, hustling scriptures, and intriguing impression speak volumes to newfound fans. The unlimited creativity allows fans to accrue interest as they see the album through. Through great story-telling of today’s Cincinnati, we get a complete aspect of what the city has to offer, and it’s a must-see.

On That Pressure, the duo exhibits luxurious shopping spree-like tenacity with abundant use of expensive fabrics terminology. Reassuring the city’s pride in the hood rockstar lifestyle. Aggressive but braggadocious, its the group’s confidence that is most admirable on the project. However, flawed, the duo boast and brag a level of skill that they overcompensatedly haven’t yet reached.

Their chemistry is well-groomed, their lyricism is flashy with its flavor for the fabrics, but overall there is plenty of room for improvement. Better competition will make the duo an even bigger force with the purpose of raising their creativity. Until then, the group will be a promising prospect with a continuously growing buzz.

Rating: 8/10

Highlight: Energy

Follow Fame & Phonz on Twitter: @fameyno

Source: UndergroundHipHopBlog.com

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Vibe-One – “T​.​M​.​O​.​L​.​R.” (Mixtape Review)

As a founding member of the Hip-Hop group, The Watusi Tribe (1995), Cincinnati recording artist Vibe-One became a fixture in music thanks to the popularity behind it’s three independent albums. While working with Watusi Tribe, Vibe-One also pursued solo endeavors and since has released nine solo efforts. Closer than ever to be recognized among the mainstream, Vibe-One strikes while the iron is hot with his latest solo project, titled, T.M.O.L.R.

On the new mixtape, Vibe-One shares the love as he lets the world into his social life. Praising the passion and unity between woman and man, the album dives deep into the complicity of love. Various perspectives, open dialog, and more, Vibe-One delivers a smooth tone that you can ride out to and just vibe.

Stream Vibe-One New Mixtape, T.M.O.L.R. below.

The sound of T.M.O.L.R. is best described as soulful. Built on fundamental Jazz, producers perfectly tailor-make Vibe-One’s sound to his love story. While the majority of the narrating is based on relationship goals, the background plays out like a soundtrack of relief and comfort. A first offering to many on the established artist, Vibe-One experience and proper beat selection is very beneficial.

Vibe-One’s delivery is smooth, savvy, and intriguing throughout the project. Clever play on words, well-balanced, diverse, Vibe-One is easily recognized as a formidable lyricist. Showing wisdom, experience, and pride on tracks like “Why Not”, “Hold On”, “The Pleasure is All Mine”, proving that Vibe is perfectly capable to thrive as a solo entity. Lyrically, Vibe is strongest on “Don’t Take It Out on Me”.

Allowing the world to see what Cincinnati has to offer, lengthy, fulfilling, shocking, Vibe-One’s new album is excitingly unexpected. T.M.O.L.R. is positive energy, deep, and naturally appealing. Revealing the soul of Cincinnati that has been undiscovered in Hip-Hop. Its Jazz, Neo-soul, centric infused with traditional rhymeslaying, the new project is a must-hear for any Hip-Hop purist.

Ratings: 8/10

Highlight(s): Diversity

Follow Vibe One on Twitter: @VibeOne

Source: UndergroundHipHopBlog.com

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