with Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck
DJ
Monkey - Another Evolution
Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck
is a veteran syndicated music critic, his reviews appear in over 35 publications
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DJ
Monkey - Another Evolution
I think the title of this album is perfect.
Another Evolution is most certainly descriptive of the music provided
by DJ Monkey on this CD. This talented group of individuals, and
I stress individuals, come together and blend their multitude of talents
together to create one of the coolest most diverse mixtures of jazz, rock,
rap and spoken word that you are bound to hear.
I felt compelled to listen to this CD repeatedly.
The music is superb and the ongoing barrage of lyrical assaults against
the status quo proves to cut much deeper than just a quick shot in the
foot. These deeply thought out lyrics are felt wholeheartedly and believed
by those that sing them. I can agree to one prolific passage from “Big
Oil.” Here is their ode to big government-“Democrats, Republicans, what’s
the f***ing difference? They’re all puppets or whores.” It is so true.
This is music with no boundaries musically and lyrically and that is what
makes its so appealing across the board. You find the heartbeat of the
people and the tension of the bustling streets of the city on this disc,
the feeling and atmosphere of that energy is all over the place on this
recording. I just came back from spending three days in NYC so it was easy
for me to relive that atmosphere and energy through this music.
This is when rap can have a meaning, an
existence beyond the music itself. I think the execution of the music and
lyrics as separate entities, yet their ability to make it a cohesive unit
in the same instance, is what makes this such an incredible experience
for the listener. This brilliant work of art is a necessity for any one
that can appreciate the truth about life, good music, and artisans with
enough moxie to make it all happen on one CD.
CD info and links
Label: 7 Records
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Tracks:
01. 5th Avenue Jam (2:31)
02. U-Boat (3:27)
03. Beatnik (3:27)
04. Too Cool (4:13)
05. Hollywood & Vine (2:55)
06. My Life Is (3:39)
07. Big Oil (3:26)
08. Messages (3:16)
09. No One Speaks (1:37)
10. Raindance (3:06)
11. Boomerang (4:28)
12. Jerusalem (4:11)
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