THOUGHTS
by Eric on September 2, 2007
Once again, it’s time for yet another long-winded edition of “THOUGHTS”. With my workload being cut in half (not good, when your in the financial business) this week I granted myself some time to take in a few of the promo items that I’ve received in the mail this past week or so. As I mentioned in last weeks edition of “THOUGHTS”, receiving free promos in the mail is one of the very few upsides of blogging. So anytime a record exec. or A & R takes the time to send a few “goodies” my way, I’m sure as hell gonna’ give it a thorough listen and opinion. With that being said, the first promo on my plate this week was Justus League affiliate Median with his forthcoming album (hits stores September 25th to be exact) “Median’s Relief”. To be released on Halftooth Records (roster includes Oddisee, Kenn Starr, Wordsworth, etc.), Median has laid vocals on an array of quality albums in the past two years…namely, Foreign Exhchange’s “Connected”, Kenn Starr’s “Starr Status” and the surprisingly enjoyable “Sleepers” from Big Pooh. Let me state the obvious, I’ve always been a sucker for anything remotely associated with the Justus League. Although, in the last year or so my interest for the crew sort of tailed off after Little Brother’s “The Minstrel Show”. Median, whom I’ve always felt is one of the strongest lyricist in the J.L…..is also one of the League’s most overlooked and slept-on emcess. With a very unique voice and flow, right off the bat I’d say I’ll most definitely shell over my hard earned “green” and pick up this album when it hits the streets. You know my stance on downloading….”If it’s dope, I buy it!”. “Median’s Relief” is just that….Dope! Although the saying is pretty much overused and borderline lame by now, I’d have to say that this album is most going to be labeled as “grown folks music”. Featuring production from Justus League family members 9th Wonder & Khrysis (What impressed me the most with this promo was Median’s improved mic control. It’s only right that “Median’s Relief” features a 9th Wonder produced cut entitled “Comfortable” (which has also been around for awhile, but still dope) because that is exactly the right word when describing Median on the mic….”Comfortable”. With introspective and clever lyricism, Median displays a vast improvement on the mic from his previous EP “Path To Relief”. Even though there are a few producers who contributed cuts to “Median’s Reief” such as Koen, Zo!, C. Keen & Centric (although, I’m thinking this dude is the cat along who along with Phonte crafted “The Story Of U.S.”) the whole album has that whole “Justus League” feel that your accustomed to hearing from any member of the crew. Highlights of the album are the Centric produced “Right Or Wrong” (Man, that beat is NICE!!), the rekindled flame showcased on “Love Again”, the J.L. assisted “Choices” (featuring Joe Scudda & Chaundon) and last but not least…the 9th Wonder produced “Personified” as Median brings life to items ranging from a bar of soap to an old beat up hooptie (trust me, you’ve NEVER heard no shit like this before!). All in all, I’d have to rank this amongst the best releases to ever emerge from the North Carolina based crew. Actually, I’d probably place “Median’s Relief” behind “The Listening” & “The Minstrel Show” based on quality and an overall, enjoyable listening experience.
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Thoughts by Eric of BLOGGERHOUSE regarding "Median's Relief"
THOUGHTS by Eric on September 2, 2007 Once again, it’s time for yet another long-winded edition of “THOUGHTS”. With my workload being cut in half (not good, when your in the financial business) this week I granted myself some time to take in a few of the promo items that I’ve received in the mail this past week or so. As I mentioned in last weeks edition of “THOUGHTS”, receiving free promos in the mail is one of the very few upsides of blogging. So anytime a record exec. or A & R takes the time to send a few “goodies” my way, I’m sure as hell gonna’ give it a thorough listen and opinion. With that being said, the first promo on my plate this week was Justus League affiliate Median with his forthcoming album (hits stores September 25th to be exact) “Median’s Relief”. To be released on Halftooth Records (roster includes Oddisee, Kenn Starr, Wordsworth, etc.), Median has laid vocals on an array of quality albums in the past two years…namely, Foreign Exhchange’s “Connected”, Kenn Starr’s “Starr Status” and the surprisingly enjoyable “Sleepers” from Big Pooh. Let me state the obvious, I’ve always been a sucker for anything remotely associated with the Justus League. Although, in the last year or so my interest for the crew sort of tailed off after Little Brother’s “The Minstrel Show”. Median, whom I’ve always felt is one of the strongest lyricist in the J.L…..is also one of the League’s most overlooked and slept-on emcess. With a very unique voice and flow, right off the bat I’d say I’ll most definitely shell over my hard earned “green” and pick up this album when it hits the streets. You know my stance on downloading….”If it’s dope, I buy it!”. “Median’s Relief” is just that….Dope! Although the saying is pretty much overused and borderline lame by now, I’d have to say that this album is most going to be labeled as “grown folks music”. Featuring production from Justus League family members 9th Wonder & Khrysis (What impressed me the most with this promo was Median’s improved mic control. It’s only right that “Median’s Relief” features a 9th Wonder produced cut entitled “Comfortable” (which has also been around for awhile, but still dope) because that is exactly the right word when describing Median on the mic….”Comfortable”. With introspective and clever lyricism, Median displays a vast improvement on the mic from his previous EP “Path To Relief”. Even though there are a few producers who contributed cuts to “Median’s Reief” such as Koen, Zo!, C. Keen & Centric (although, I’m thinking this dude is the cat along who along with Phonte crafted “The Story Of U.S.”) the whole album has that whole “Justus League” feel that your accustomed to hearing from any member of the crew. Highlights of the album are the Centric produced “Right Or Wrong” (Man, that beat is NICE!!), the rekindled flame showcased on “Love Again”, the J.L. assisted “Choices” (featuring Joe Scudda & Chaundon) and last but not least…the 9th Wonder produced “Personified” as Median brings life to items ranging from a bar of soap to an old beat up hooptie (trust me, you’ve NEVER heard no shit like this before!). All in all, I’d have to rank this amongst the best releases to ever emerge from the North Carolina based crew. Actually, I’d probably place “Median’s Relief” behind “The Listening” & “The Minstrel Show” based on quality and an overall, enjoyable listening experience.
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