“What would you do if I sang out of tune?”
That question brings home many memories of yesteryear, a past that springs forward as soon as Super Chron’s latest album, Cape Verde, gets the play button. Starting with Joe Cocker’s The Wonder Years’ theme song is only the start of the show, one that uses samples from television and music often in order to enhance the listening experience. The sample-heavy disc gains strength through this and it holds steady throughout, though the show may not appeal to all.
The Super Chron Flight Brothers are not the most known emcees, but they have a nice following and their supporters will not be disappointed with this disc. For the uninitiated, the group consists of two emcees, Priviledge and Billy Woods, who come from a Fondle ‘Em Records (think MF DOOM and Juggaknots) ilk. On Cape Verde, the duo tackle subjects with wit, showcasing rhymes that beg the listener to decipher them with care. Some listeners probably won’t do so. Detractors will complain about the subject matter being all over the place, or the flows being too off beat and hard to follow. Those are valid gripes that will keep new heads away but they won’t deter longtime fans. Tracks like “No Spin Zone” and “Rap City” will keep those loyal fans pleased.
Producers BOND and Willie Green deserve a lot of credit for the way they handled the boards here. At times, they complement Super Chron well (“Reggie Miller”) while other times, the beats simply overshadow the rhymes. Upon a few listens, their use of samples and clips truly stand out, certainly more than the rappers’ flows. From using Latarian Milton clips to informercial soundbites, the producers add a lot to the album’s overall enjoyment, particularly if the emcees’ rhyme styles aren’t your cup of tea. In many ways, this album is carried by its producers.
Much like with artists they have been compared to, The Flight Brothers are not going to cater to everyone. That may be some of what makes their gritty sound so appealing to their loyal fans. From a new listener’s perspective, it’s easy to understand why some folks would turn away. Perhaps, they would answer this article’s opening by standing up and walking out. Can’t blame them.
billy woods is a lyrical prophet!
Beats and rhymes on this album are tough!
BOND and Willie Green are dope!
Fuckboys.
Well for one this is a terrible review that has about 2 sentences reviewing the music, and the rest about what fanbases will enjoy it. If its good music, its good music, period. And Cape Verde is dope shit. One of the top albums of the year with Open Mike Eagle, Blacastan, Strong Arm Steady & Madlib among others. Above average rhymes, pop culture references, and real dope beats straight through this shit.
Who else reviewed this album?
Flight Brothers got that crack. Stop hating, and give em a try.
Cape Verde is the best album of the year. It addresses issues that most hip-hop won’t even touch, in ways that most heads couldn’t even register (at least right away).
My favorite album of 2010.
These guys are infinitely skilled in the art of hip hop. Mad rhymes combined with complexly sampled beats make these two a force to be reckoned with!
Haha. Tell em John Bong.
Reviewer obviously is too into categorization than actual content. Quoting the first sample of the album? This album is perfect, my favorite rap album of the year. These guys are informed, hilarious, and thought-provoking. Their sample game is amazing, my favorite being the Nas sample about changing your fucking format up. I agree, who is really trying to hear about your tire rims in 2010. 5/5.
You pay for the things you do
You pay with the life you lead
Beautiful stuff, Super Chron is great
Reviewer obviously is too into categorization than actual content. Quoting the first sample of the album? This album is perfect, my favorite rap album of the year. These guys are informed, hilarious, and thought-provoking. Their sample game is amazing, my favorite being the Nas sample about changing your fucking format up. I agree, who is really trying to hear about your tire rims in 2010.
Not a single lyric. Hm.
Can’t fuck with this album. Reviewer is on sherm.
100 Ft. of Cold Dirt is the best track. B More is a close second. this is a dope album, definitely worth more than 3/5 and how are you gonna not include any lyrics in the review except a fuckin sample of the wonder years. hiphopdx is slippin, fire this fool
Easily one of the best albums of the year. This review doesn’t come close to capturing what it’s about.
whoa, can’t believe this album has this many reviews. downloaded and likin it so far
Ok I was gonna let this go until I saw you gave LYFE JENNINGS a higher rating. What the FUCK is wrong with you HHDX staff? Who are you trying to appeal to?
Please provide links to the other reviews you’ve found online to this album.
http://potholesinmyblog.com/album-review-super-chron-flight-brothers-cape-verde/
http://thephoenix.com/boston/music/104469-cape-verde-2010/ (only a single paragraph and STILL better than your bullshit lmao)
http://www.eastbayexpress.com/ebx/super-chron-flight-brothers/Content?oid=1834111
http://benzandabackpack.com/?p=6051
Observe how I flex the Google. If you’re trying to plagiarize for the re-write I’m gonna have to report you though.
Sorry if I hurt your feelings by the way but if it makes you feel any better I probably wouldn’t have said anything if I didn’t like the website.
Here I’ll even rev the shit up for you.
Instead of going “eeeehhhhh you might not like it” like a little bitch why not tread on the positive and mention that the lyrics make reference to rap acts ranging from Redman to Rich Boy. There references are not just merely tossed out for the sake of name-dropping, but are used as devices to flesh out detailed storyraps and current event critiques, thus illustrating a multi-dimensional perspective on ‘the game’, in addition to their own fictions and the world at large.
The amount of references alone would entice any hiphop fanboy/girl (i.e. forum-goers, online youth who stay up day to day with the latest singles/albums/artists, probably your core website audience) to at least give the album a listen.
Like I said, I wouldn’t put any time or effort into this if I didn’t feel positive about the site. I think it’s awesome the way you give artists like Roc Marciano and pretty much anyone in the DXNext feature the shine they deserve, I just feel like you took a fat misstep here.
Did you guys delete the list of reviews I posted? Really?
Billy woods been dope…Check the Chalice or the Reavers Album ..or Super Chron isn’t for everbody..Priv is an acquired taste cause of his nerdy voice…The production is what that new shit is about…
To: DX Fam a Lam
RE: “Please provide links to the other reviews you’ve found to this album”
no problem. tell your reviewers this is how you review a future classic. here are 5 examples for ya. note that each of these reviews all actually REVIEW THE ALBUM, and they’re all a lot better in general:
http://fifthelementonline.com/blog/super-chron-flight-brothers-cape-verde-2010/
http://benzandabackpack.com/?p=6051
http://potholesinmyblog.com/album-review-super-chron-flight-brothers-cape-verde/
(on the bottom)
http://coolehmag.com/frontEnd/sounds.php?i=51
http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/store/detail.asp?=Super-Chron-Flight-Brothers-billy-woods-Priviledge-Bigg-Jus-Masai-Bey-Vordul-Mega-Cape-Verde-w-FREE-Cape-Verde;-Direct-TV-CD-Backwoodz-Studioz&UPC=BWZ725CD
word up this lp iz something new and refreshing and is funky fresh
4stars
nappie rash oz
Just in case anyone missed it, “The Wire” (a big music magazine out of the UK) also weighed in on Cape Verde.
http://tweetphoto.com/40078836
The DX reviewer is entitled to his opinion, and thank you to the site for reviewing the album at all. That aside, I had no idea we had fans this vocal over here. Thanks, glad the people who get it…”got it”.
Management
Backwoodz Studioz
Brooklyn, NY
billy woods said, “Jolly Goodfellas/Fuck You Pay Me!”
billy is nice yo…
cant listen 2 the.. ism ….to strange looks like he rappin of beat… atleast original.. thats sumtin new…
dudes is wannabe ass
sky in ground matter