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Dilated Peoples are one of the most creative and compelling underground crews in West Coast hip-hop, consistently striking a balance between laid-back grooves and intelligent street-savvy rhymes. 20/20 offers more of the same, albeit in a loose ... Full Descriptionand freewheeling format. The album plays with a variety of styles and beats (some of which are provided by Alchemist), giving Evidence and Rakaa a chance to freestyle rather than stick to a script, and letting DJ Babu cut up something fierce on the turntables. While it may lack the focus of some of DP's other outings, it is still a fine example of L.A.'s underground sound, and guest spots from Talib Kweli and dancehall star Capelton help sweeten the pot.
Recording information: Soundproof East, Los Angeles, CA.
Dilated Peoples: Rakaa, Evidence, Babu.
Additional personnel include: Talib Kweli, Capleton (rap vocals).
Rolling Stone (p.66) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "Rakaa and Evidence spit rhymes that get political and social without skimping on punch lines, while DJ Babu cuts up beats generous enough for hip-hop connoisseurs."
Uncut (p.112) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Consistently one of hip hop's finest live propositions, Dilated have refocused on the 'skills'..." Hide Description Dilated Peoples 20/20 Songs Purchase 20/20 CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Redman Ill At Will:Mixtape Vol 1 CD (2004) Parental Advisory
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Track Listing of songs: Jumping at the Woodside; I Got Rhythm; Topsy; I've Got a Crush on You; Astaire Blues; I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You; Easy Does It; Oh Lady Be Good; Somebody Loves Me; Blue and Sentimental; Seven Come Eleven; Jam Session Blues; C Jam Blues; 'S Wonderful; I Want a Little Girl; Body and Soul; Stompin' at the Savoy; Broadway; I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles; Night and Day; Sweet Georgia Brown; One O'Clock Jump; Fascinatin' Rhythm; Cheek to Cheek; 9:20 Special; Incoherent Blues; Man I Love; Jim; Squeaky's Blues; Lester Leaps in; Mack the Knife; Blues for Basie; I Was Doin' All Right; Tenderly; Tea for Two; Jive at ...
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