Luck & Ripps — The Catastrophic Connection
I never claimed to be a hip-hop expert. After all I’m in my late 50s. Asking me to be a hip-hop expert is like asking Gary Coleman to play center for the Lakers. Yet I do pride myself in knowing good music that surpasses all genres. This classy album by Luck & Ripps is titled The Catastrophic Connection is good music however you label it. The sound of Luck & Ripps is especially accessible to all music lovers due to their preferences to samples that reminds me of the silky smooth soul styling of the 70s and very smooth jazz. The 15 tracks are brief, none over three minutes, but they are so nicely arranged that you rarely notice the change. But you will definitely notice the chilled-out quality of the music and the raps. This exceptional effort is another great release from the BlocSonic net label who has graduated from great CCL compilations to some of the best online urban soul albums on the internet.
As usual for BlocSonic, the album is available in both MP3 and FLAC format and comes with a downloadable 52 page book of liner notes and lyrics. One classy album by some classy artists released by a classy net label.
Man, Marvin, you always come through. I wish people would comment more often, because you deserve to know what a good and consistent job you’re doing.
I was wondering: could you post a list of your favourite albums you’re highlighted over the years? I’m curious what you feel are the best. Plus, it would probably serve as a good introduction to new people to your lovely blog.
Best regards,
Kurt
Comment by Kurt — October 4, 2009 @ 9:23 pm
hanks for the love homey
Comment by JoeyRipps — October 5, 2009 @ 2:59 am
I’ve never enjoyed hip hop, but on your recommendation, I’m going to check this out.
Besides, if it weren’t for you, I never would have discovered Diablo Swing Orchestra.
Comment by Aaron Sherman — October 5, 2009 @ 3:20 am
GREAT choice. i’m really digging this album. it’s rare to find decent hip hop sometimes.
Comment by Allan — November 6, 2009 @ 8:01 pm
This is what hip hop should be and ultimately is. I had a delightful time listening to this and you know what? I’ll listen to it again. Nice
Comment by Ojay — November 17, 2009 @ 2:37 pm