Reviewed by David Bain

Loud, brash and right-up-in-your-face is this new debut release from Code 34. The young duo, Jai Conway and MC Blaze, slap down three, short tracks full of brassy grit and aggressive lyrics. This is an ambitious beginning with the music clearly aimed at a crossover appeal, which just about works. The title song and its remix, an extra fourth track, have bags of promise. The other two cuts don't hold up so well and I found myself getting quickly bored. There are elements of potential here. I have a feeling these talented rappers are much more innovative in a live set, which simply hasn't been captured on this record. However, I await with curiosity what Code 34 will stomp out in the future.

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