STYLE: Hip-Hop RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 19853-14236 LABEL: Beatmart Records 881534400920 FORMAT: CD Album ITEMS: 1 RRP: £7.99
Reviewed by Steve Hayes
The sadly now defunct Fresh Digress comprised Reality and Chris MC. They left us with this 2006 release, a fun feeling and simple old skool styled album. "Ready Or Not" brings a grooving west coast pulse, reminding me of a Fresh Prince vibe, as they playfully poke fun at each other: "I'm Charley Brown and he's Snoopy." Similar fun tracks include the humorous delivery over live drum sounds in "Right Now". Other standout tracks include "Brr! It's Cold" after which a constant album theme of Fresh Digress being "interviewed" by two radio station presenters re-appears, asking the duo if the song is a diss to Nelly's classic "Hot In Here" (it's not). Another fresh, yet familiar sounding piece is "Freedom" with a great beat as Fresh Digress try to bring freedom through lyrics. There are serious tracks and lines through the project, with "Smoke+Fiya" warning us to be wise and to stay on track with God, and the slower jam, "I Know". Bouncing beats see a song for the ladies with basic lyrics, reminding them they are all "royalty" in "Princess". Interestingly the more reflective "Ring, Ring, Ring" is where Fresh Digress excel lyrically and in delivery. We end with "Done", an amusing track parodying musical styles as they conclude the album.
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Product Description
Straight out of Baltimore, Maryland, Fresh Digress are poised to become today’s biggest group in Christin Hip-Hop. They’re certainly already one of the most enjoyable to listen to, because Chris MC and Reality are two unique emcees who complement each other. They have the unique ability to balance catchy hooks, bouncy beats and crazy lyrical genius while making sure to throw in a good dose of uncontrollable fun for good measure. Mix it all together and you’ll have the perfect musical blend before you can say 'amazing'! Chris MC describes the group the best: 'You can’t get fresher than this!' For those hiphop gurus out there, think of Fresh Digress this way: they’re here to make hip-hop fun again.