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Title: Boxed In
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Artist: Alizhen
Genre: Urban/Hip-Hop: Hip-Hop/Rap
Reviewed by: zaphoid on January 27, 2008 (All reviews by zaphoid)

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1Overall Description
This DnB is nothing short of perfection. This is what Hip-hop should have become in the big US of A. All too often I hear top 40 rap songs and wanna puke. They sing about nothing of value or intelligence and the kids eat it up. On top of that if it's not enough they can't produce a dance-able beat worth anything. This is none of these things. It is as controversial as Rage against the Machine and stays true to the rhyme like LL Cool J and Beastie Boys. Rock on or shall I say RAP on!
 
2Creativity Description
Lyrics were amazingly well thought out in its structure as well as content. It speaks volumes while at the same time saying something of substance we connect with instantly. The beats and Bass-line aren't that edgy but I could tell that he held back purposely to allow room for the MC to shine through with his lyrics. This takes creative discipline on the part of the producer and shows professionalism.
 
3Artistic License Description
Need I say anything? Excellent use of samples and of course he has pushed the limits on so many levels I just feel like I don't need to say much here.
 
4Arrangement Description
Transitions are right on the money. The MC flow is perfect and the producer has filled in the rest of the space with some voice retrigger fills. As I said before he really knows where to focus his energy on this track. The drums and bass-line never really get noticed and aren't all that special but it's totally his intended effect. I believe he could have sent people way off track if he had allowed himself to go overboard with a bass lead tweak.
 
5Sound QualityDescription
Everything is well done and no less than pro quality.
 
6Vocals Description
doesn't get any better than dis right here! The Rhymes are splindiferous! yeah I just made a word up to describe how amazing it is. Very Clear and understandable rapping. This MC does more than just rhyme though. He says something real and on top of the times in which we live. He has said something many in the world feel like saying but are afraid to say. Watch out this might get some assassins after you. hmm can we say, John Lennon.
 
7Does it work as a piece of music Description
It stands alone as an example to today's pro producers of Hip-hop and Rap. Timbaland should take a trip to japan sometime.
 
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