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October 27, 2004
downsyde - land of the giants
Downsyde are perhaps the best Australian hip hop out there, the closest comparison being The herd. But with the release of 'Land Of The Giants', Downsyde quite simply blew the competition out of the water.
Orignally posted On Aug 27, 2003 by DJFROGi
Once I gave this album a listen, I was overjoyed to find a rap crew that actually represent the predominent views of Australian society, as a couple of years ago there was no other alternative, all the hip hop being produced in the US and all.
The opening track, Undefined, skillfully mixes old school jazz style instruments and tune with a phat beat, and of course, Downsyde's best trait, skillfull lyrics. Gone are the days of mindless rap, these guys rap with their minds, and more to the point, their unashamed Aussie minds.
Mainstream society is in the crosshairs, with the group constantly taking apart social structures, class distinctions and other flaws of our society, all of which Optimus, Dazastah and Dyna-Mikes (the groups MCs) skillfully blend into a harmony of vocals.
Put simply, it blew me away. These guys are easily the best Oz hip hop around, owing to the fact they stay true to the Aussie people. Chuck some funky samples in, and some skillful DJ-ing in, and you have a group that looks set to make their mark on the international hip-hop scene.
Tracks:
Undefined,
Bittersweet,
Gifted Life,
El Questro,
Land of the Giants Pt 1,
Did not you know,
Robust,
Hot Days Cold Nights,
Keep It Alive,
Kingswood Country,
Neva Enough.
Posted by funnelbc at October 27, 2004 11:09 PM
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