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SoliLLaquists of Sound: New Era Hip Hop
October 25, 2006 | Reviews
SoliLLaquists of Sound Album “As if we Existed” is The New Sound of Hip Hop
This one of the most original groups within the Hip Hop world to emerge in recent times. SoliLLaquists of Sound delivers a powerhouse album in “As if we Existed.” Their sound is totally out-of-the-box, soulful militant peace-mongering progressive music that delves in a multitude of genres including Drum –n- Bass, Neo Soul, Spoken Word, and futuristic R & B. With that said, it can be argued that S.O.S. are the Hip Hop forefathers’ dream come into fruition, almost three decades after the emergence of a sound that was supposed to be based upon originality, creativity and positively, but somehow took a mostly negative and destructive turn for a good part of the last decade and a half. Now, the future of Hip Hop makes itself known in DiViNCi, Swamburger, Alexandrah and Tony Combs.
Although you can become immersed in “As if we Existed” upon listening, it is not possible to digest the album’s full essence in one sitting. It’s built with layers upon layers of sound and a barrage of loaded lyrical ammo that aims to kill ignorance, stereotypes and stagnant pop culture with love. DiVINCi is without question one of the most exciting and talented producers out today. Swamburger delivers rapid fire intellectually-laced lyrical bombs so effortlessly that he makes most emcees seem primitive. Alexandrah might just be the most talented female in Hip Hop and soul. And, Tonya Combs adds a touch of spoken word with a soulful eloquence that’s hard to find in urban music.
Here’s are some lyrical samples from the massive track “Mark It Place”:
“I heard that Black and Hispanic consumers were considered the easiest target markets on the scene since Damage and Used jeans…”
And from “Property and Malt Liquor”:
“Blacks were promised 40 acres, but only got 40 ounces…”
This is no hype, the album is something you have to own if you are seeking next level music. SoliLLaquist also have one of the most dynamic live shows in music today. Without question, they are something to get excited about.
For more info visit them at: www.myspace.com/sollila
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this was the only review besides the one for mr. lif’s “mo’ mega” album which i found worth reading. much respect for covering sol.illaquists & lif. let’s build the movement.
if you haven’t seen Solilla live then u haven’t lived. SoS is the most inspireing music out, allowing us to push past the ignorance and repatition of commercial hip hop, in that case all commercial music. Solilla is true honor and passion in music. we should all be so lucky as to see the world through there eyes. Solilla, if u guys read this thank you once again for everything you do, you have truely made me a better person. oh yeah, if u have a chance, DiViNCi’s bood “Neo Humanism” is gonna change the world, scoop it up at www.solilla.com! much love and respect from New Orleans, see yall thursday!!!