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***As one of the original members of the Massmen family, Awol One has developed his sweet style and sing-song delivery alongside the talents of Freestyle Fellowship, The Shapeshifters, and Abstract Tribe Unique. After many projects through other producers (Massive, Mike Nardone and Daddy Kev), Awol One teams up with Fatjack, his crew member and music producer of 15 years. Although they have released numerous songs together on compilations and other releases, this is their first project mano a mano. Propaganda starts off in nightmarish fashion with an eerie loop from Fatjack, mixed with an electronic scratch from DJ Roach that has a grunge feel. Awol One's "Theory of Evolution" lyrics lend the perfect B-movie feel to the track. Other highlights include the project's first single "Trilobites," and the album's most accomplished track "The Eye In Team." Rounding out the album is a return to '80s glam with "???????????????," a rock anthem that will have you wondering if Awol is working the stand-up circuit in between albums. Both CD and vinyl include the "stoner-friendly" instrumental version One of Los Angeles's most honest MCs --Max Sidman, synthesis.net |
