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Binding: Audio CD
Brand: Royce
EAN: 0825303051326
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Label: ONE RECORDS
Manufacturer: ONE RECORDS
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: ONE RECORDS
Release Date: 2009-10-20
Studio: ONE RECORDS
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A rapper's rapper. It s a phrase that has been used to describe the best of them. This respect that Ryan Montgomery, aka Royce Da 5 9, has earned amongst his peers has been ten years in the making. Though he began his career at a time when these qualities were still abundant in the rap game, Royce is the last of a dying breed in 2009. He is one of the few artists today to put the quality of his music above everything else, choosing to opt for perfection over conforming to an overcrowded genre of mediocrity. Now, in an age where hip-hop s drought has forced the audience to weed out the nonsense and search for the answer to a dull and uneventful art form, Royce returns with Street Hop, his full-length rescue mission to show MCs how it is supposed to be done. Executive produced by DJ Premier, Street Hop is Royce s most personal project to date. Though it is chock full of creative ingenuity and picturesque stories that have wildly astonishing twists, Royce shows his versatility by mixing in songs like I Gotta Shake This, which recounts the turmoil and stress Royce felt as not only an artist, but also a husband and a father, while being incarcerated for a year. Growing up on the West Side of Detroit, music was a constant companion for Royce. His father played guitar and made sure to expose him to Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles, and Bootsy Collins, while his mother favored pop stars like Janet Jackson. However, as timing would have it, it was hip-hop that caught Royce s attention. Memorizing songs from Run-DMC and LL Cool J, and getting immersed in artists like D.O.C., Steady B, and N.W.A., Royce became inspired to make a name for himself around the D as a ferocious battle MC tearing up open mics at Maurice Malone s famed Hip Hop Shop, Ebony Showcase, Napoleon s Retreat, and C-Note Lounge. It wasn't long before his buzz caught the attention of the then up-and-coming Eminem, whom Royce s manager arranged a meeting with in 1997. The two clicked and began recording songs as the duo Bad Meets Evil. One of these songs, Bad Meets Evil , made it s way onto Eminem s debut, The Slim Shady LP. Through his relationship with Em, Royce began his famed ghostwriting career, writing Dr. Dre s heartfelt, The Message , on 2001. His hard work led to a deal with Columbia Records, who partnered with EI records to release his debut, Rock City (2.0), in 2002. A staple in the underground rap scene, the album spawned the DJ Premier-produced classic, Boom. With a proven track record as a superb lyricist, Royce has always delivered on his early promise to make music that his fans, and even his fellow MC-s have always come to expect.
In 2004, he released his sophomore album, Death Is Certain, and followed it with the independently released, Independent s Day. Although the project was originally supposed to be a mix-tape, his distributor insisted it be released as an album. Royce then quickly added the superior mix-tapes, Bar Exam and Bar Exam 2, hosted by DJ Premier and DJ Green Lantern, to his catalog. With Street Hop, Royce will finally cement his hip-hop legacy above ground, by introducing the masses to the same MC that so many rappers have grown to respect. Realizing that there is strength in numbers, Royce joined forces with three other MC's to form the hip-hop super-group, Slaughterhouse. Joe Budden, Crooked I and Joell Ortiz all have the skill to impress even the toughest hip-hop critic. And together, they have decided to set off a massive hip-hop takeover. With Slaughterhouse s upcoming appearance on the Rock The Bells tour, a growing list of writing credits (Royce has already contributed to Diddy's next album), and popular video blogging that has the internet on lock (ImNaShitFoolTV), Royce Da 5 9 is poised to make his biggest splash yet. Rappers, get ready.
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Summary: ONE OF HIS BEST AND OF THE YEAR
Comment: ROYCE DA 5'9
STREET HOP
I have been a fan of Royce since he first debuted and was pulling for him during his beef with former friends turned enemies Em and D-12. Since then the beef has been squashed [Royce won that hands down] and Royce has moved on to a super group called Slaughterhouse with Joel Ortiz, Joe Budden, and one of my all time favorites Crooked I [been up on him since his first appearances ever on Big C-Style's compilations back in the 90's]. Royce is one of the best lyricists ever yet is still underrated by the mainstream, which is ok because the man knows how to hold his own and is vicious on a mic.
1.GUN HARMONIZING-the first track off of the album is absolutely brilliant with two of the best M.C.'s of all time come together. Royce and fellow Slaughterhouse member Crooked I destroy this track with some vicious spit. Royce crushes the first two verses with some of the best lyrics ever on a battle tip, followed by the one and only Crooked I. Crooked is one of the greats with out a doubt and he destroys his verse over Emile's excellent production. This is absolutely one of the best songs I have ever heard.5/5
2.COUNT FOR NOTHING-Royce reunites with producer Nottz with this one right here that is straight hip hop. Nottz did his thing on the production here with some nice horns and a real hip hop feel to it. Royce kills each verse with a great flow and each verse is full of great lyrics. Another winner right here and another Royce classic with Nottz, great track.5/5
3.SOLDIER-this is once again a classic and may be one of my favorites amongst these classics. I love the production on this track because the instrumental by Frequency is every thing that is right with hip hop. It is completely original with out sounding over the top, in fact it has a great industrial feel to it. Royce of course kills it once again with a slower flow that fits the beat perfectly. Kid Vishis who I have not heard to often from what I can remember but he does his thing as well with a great verse. His KRS line is great and the hook for this song is great over the beat.5/5
4.SOMETHING 2 RIDE 2-Royce comes on a more smooth tip this time over a nice easy instrumental from the great DJ Premier. The smoothed out beat is complemented greatly by an equally smooth hook by Phonte. Royce of course flips each line smooth and matches the beat perfectly with the flow. Once again another great track that is more than worthy of this album.4/5
5.DINNER TIME-Busta Rhymes stops by on this hyped up track that Royce absolutely murks match the beat literally perfect. Quincey Tones did a great job supplying a sick beat that fits Royce's style and has some great horns. Busta Bust is up next with a great verse spitting much like Royce did match the beat and dropping some battle influenced rhymes. This track is pretty much a battle track with some great words getting flipped.4/5
6.FAR AWAY-Emile returns dropping an instrumental that screams get deeper on this and Royce does his thing of course. The hook for this is great and the auto tune influenced style screams for this to be a single. I could see a great video to this and it should be a third single or something. Another great track that is with out a doubt more than worthy of this album.5/5
7.THE WARRIORS-finally a Slaughterhouse collaboration with all four of them ripping the track to pieces. Joe Budden kicks things off first doing his thing. Joel Ortiz is next up killing the track followed by the returning great Crooked I. Crooked of course liquidates the track followed by the ever vicious Royce Da 5'9. All four kill this Streetrunner production once again after their first run, one of the best tracks.5/5
8.A BRIEF INTERMISSION-this is a pretty funny skit.
9.NEW MONEY-Streetrunner returns on this very East coast style track that feels like it is straight of the NYC. Of course Royce flows perfectly over this East/NY influenced track with some great verses. Pretty much Royce letting all know what the deal is while flipping the metaphors. A classic with out a doubt and could have a cool video for it if he took a trip to NY and shot it, great hip hop single.5/5
10.SHAKE THIS-the first single off of the album [may be second] is much like the last a East coast influenced sounding track that is straight hip hop for sure, that old school feel. This is pretty much his story told through the rhymes, you may even know what he is talking about a points. DJ Premier laced Royce with a classic right here as he talks about his jail sentence, one of the best songs he has ever done.5/5
11.GANGSTA-Trick Trick appears along side Royce on this one spitting that Detroit stuff over a Raff Mosses production. The hook is cool and Royce kills his verses easily one again lyrics spew from his mouth with ease. Trick Trick just talks over this one giving an intro and outro. Still this is a good more hardcore track, nice addition to the album.4/5
12.MINEZ IN THIZ-D Porter who some may know from another very popular group in rap not only guests on this one but supplies a very different beat to this one. The beat continues that more hardcore sound but this one is really raw and underground sounding. Royce drops more battle raps over this one warning others about what is in the house. The final verse is by Mr. Porter himself and he kills it with a new style on the album, great track.4/5
13.STREET HOP 2010-pretty much the title track of the album with Royce spitting non stop with a nice stop and pause flow. I like his style on this one as he sounds really cocky, of course he has every right to be since he is a great lyricist. This has a cool underground sound that feels like something straight out of the D. Nottz really brought something nice to the table on this one and killed it.4.5/5
14.THING FOR YOUR GIRLFRIEND-D Porter has returned on this one to drop a nice smooth slow joint that is perfect for radio. K Young features on this one and does a marvelous job on both the hook and a smooth verse. With some clean up in the editing room this could have been a nice single, Royce kinda goes into mainstream mode with his verses and lyrics but his style fits it. I wonder if Nick will get mad at Royce for the MC refrence.4/5
15.ON THE RUN-Emile is back and dropping some more heat for Royce on this excellent track. The beat is real soulful and the hook matches it perfectly and adds to the atmosphere of the song. Royce of course kills this track in storyteller mode and spits some meaningful heat, all while on the run and shooting it out with cops.5/5
16.MURDER- Frequency is the producer on this one and drops a nice old school feeling track for Royce to get down on. Royce is once again in storyteller mode and tells a great street tale. This is another great track that is more than worthy on being on this excellent album.4.5/5
17.BAD BOY-I can see Diddy all kinds of upset he didn't do this one here, great track. The beat from Streetrunner is straight heat sounding like the perfect backdrop for Royce and Jungle Rock Jr. This is a great track from the excellent hard beat to the great hook, great track. Royce switches up his voice a little for this one and it fits it perfectly, excellent ttrack.5/5
18.PART OF ME-the other single from the album and it is a wise choice with a great story being told. Royce tells the story of a girl meeting some dude and what happens with that, great story a lot can relate to, at least the picking up each other part. Carlos Broady produced this track and did a great job, I love the instruments in this one. This has got to be one of the best songs I have ever heard in my life, seriously the story in this one is crazy. Royce tells the story just like a real narrator seeming like he is just there to tell the story and nothing more, it feels like a movie. The video for this is great and the story is excellent and has an insanely scary ending.5/5
19.HOOD LUV-the last song on the album features Slaughterhouse member Joel Ortiz and Texas legend Bun B. These are three of the best in the game and they each do their thing on this one with Royce doing it first. DJ Premier returns to drop another excellent meaningful instrumental, great track. Bun B is up next and of course does his thing talking about what getting love from where you are from is like. Up next is Joel and like the last two tells what is like where he is from and what he does. This is an excellent end to the album, a great album.5/5
This is one of Royce's best albums thus far and that is saying something because he is one of the best. To those who have yet to hear this artist then I suggest you get up on him quick because he really is one of the best ever.
Customer Rating:
Summary: the illest does it again
Comment: i've been following this cat since 1999,and he never fails 2 amaze me.once again royce came with his a-game.he is with out a doubt the best and most underaited m.c. in the game.this album start 2 finish is on point.if u r a true fan of lyrical hip hop,if u prefer a true m.c. over the commercial rapper,then i highly recomend this guy and his music.
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Summary: Street Hop is easily one of 2009's best rap albums
Comment: Royce Da 5'9" returned as a solo artist in 2009 with "Street Hop," just months after releasing Slaughterhouse's debut album. The Slaughterhouse album had one of my favorite album's of the year, but Royce stepped it up a notch with his latest solo effort.
The album is gritty, entertaining, solid and easily one of the best rap albums of 2009. "Gun Harmonizing" (feat Crooked I) really sets the album's tone and things only get better from there. Other standout records include the DJ Premier produced "Shake This," "Gangsta" (feat. Trick Trick), "New Money", "The Warriors" (with Slaughterhouse," and "Minez In Thiz" feat. Mr. Porter. But that's really just scratching the service, as nearly every song on the album is great.
What's great about the album is that Royce seems to have finally put together the complete package, providing outstanding lyrics over excellent production, as well as bringing in good guest appearances who bring something to the table, but don't outshine Royce. Guest appearance include Slaughterhouse, Crooked I, Bun B, Busta Rhymes, Kid Vishis, Mr. Porter, Trick Trick, and a few more).
If you're a Royce Da 5'9" fan or a Slaughterhouse fan, buy the album. Royce has really stepped up and put together a great album, any fan will enjoy. If you're a fan of hip-hop, buy this album. Royce has demonstrated the essence of hip-hop with this record - it's creative, interesting, entertaining throughout the entire album. Something that is hard to find today.
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Summary: Another 4.5 star album from Royce
Comment: This is the 8th solo I have form Royce since his debut in late 2002 (as well as the Slaughterhouse album), and just 11 months since his last album and 2 months since the Slaughterhouse album, this is the 5th one of his solo's I'd give 4.5 stars (along with his last 4 albums, "M.I.C.", "Independents Day", "The Bar Exam", and "The Album"), 2 I'd give 4 ("Rock City" & Build & Destroy") and I'd give "Death is Certain" 3.5. As always he has ridiculous on his flow and delivery and has some sick lyrics. This one is longer than most of his albums at 18 songs, 3 are ok, 12 are good or real good, 2 are almost classics and 1 is a classic, so he could have cut it off at 15 songs and left the 3 ok ones off but not a big deal. Guests rap on 5 songs and do the hook on a few others. Production is mostly good. Emile, Streetrunner and DJ Premier each do 3 songs, Nottz, Frequency and Kon Artis of D-12 each do 2 songs, Q Tones, Raf Moses and Carlos "6 July" Broady each do 1 song. A must have album form a great emcee.
#1 - 9.5 (f/ Crooked I -- tight beat)
#2 - 8.5
#3 - 7.5 (f/ Kid Vishis & Iyana Dean)
#4 - 9.5 (f/ Phonte of Little Brother -- tight, relaxing beat)
#5 - 9 (f/ Busta Rhymes -- nice beat)
#6 - 9 (upbeat track)
#7 - 8.5 (f/ Slaughterhouse {Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz & Crooked I} -- each spits 2 verses)
#9 - 8.5 (another upbeat track)
#10 - 10 (CLASSIC -- great beat)
#11 - 8.5
#12 - 7 (f/ Kon Artis)
#13 - 8
#14 - 7 (f/ K-Young)
#15 - 8 (f/ Melanie Rutherford -- long intro before song starts)
#16 - 9
#17 - 8.5 (f/ Jungle Rock Jr. -- Royce raps with a reggae accent)
#18 - 8.5
#19 - 8.5 (f/ Bun B & Joell Ortiz)
Ryan Montgomery -- b. 7/5/77 -- Detroit, MI
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Summary: Royce Da 5'9" "Street Hop"- 5 Stars
Comment: I wasn't really expecting this album to be anything great, just a nice 4 star album from Royce. Boy, was I wrong. I got this one sitting over 4.5 stars (I've played it around 14 times). To me, this is Royce's best lyrical album to date; no wasted verses at all. The story telling tracks are all on point, and songs like Soldier, New Money, Mine In Thiz, and Street Hop 2010 are some of the best lyrical displays of the year. The production is easily in the top 5 of the year (though I thought 6 July would have more than 1 track). Emile, Frequency, and STREETRUNNER, are really showing me why they are a few of the best in the game right now. Not to mention, the three Primo tracks are some of his best in recent years. The guests all bring their A game, too. Crooked I (as always) drops an insane verse on Gun Harmonizing, Busta comes more than correct on Dinner Time, Phonte's singing is great on the Primo track, Something 2 Ride 2, and even Kid Vishis shows up on Solider. The skit in the middle of the album is pretty annoying, and some might find Thing For Your Girlfriend to be a bit corny, but no other song is short of great. If you haven't heard this yet, I highly recommend checking it out. My personal album of the year so far.
Standouts include: Gun Harmonizing (third in line), Count For Nothing, Soldier, Something 2 Ride 2, Dinner Time, Far Away (second favorite), New Money (personal favorite), Mine In Thiz, Shake This, Street Hop 2010, On The Run, Murder, Part OF Me, and Hood Love.
Lyrics- 10/10
Production- 10/10
Guest Spots- 9.5/10
Overall Sound- 9.5/10
Rating: 4.875
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