2. Shad TSOL (Black Box)
Whether relating the history of his given name and his family on "A Good Name" or breaking down break-ups on "Telephone," Shadrach Kabango is the rare MC who conveys wisdom without being preachy. More than anything, he's versatile, able to seamlessly switch from fierce, hilarious battle raps on "Yaa I Get It" to heartfelt reflection over the contemplative piano and guitars of "At The Same Time" without seeming contradictory. Shad's candour and conviction shine through every bar of this album. Impeccably produced and expertly written, TSOL points toward a bright future for Canadian rap.
Aaron Matthews
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Posted by GGfresh On 2010-12-03 17:49:05NO KANYE WEST? THIS SITE JUST LOST ALL CREDIBILITY EVER.
Posted by Exclaim On 2010-12-04 18:29:47Exclaim! voting was completed by mid-November, before the Kanye album was released. Read our review here:
exclaim.ca/Reviews/HipHop/kanye_west-my_beautiful_dark_twisted_fantasy
Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-12-06 05:00:36No Nas = no credibility
Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-12-06 12:46:07No JD Era? No K-os? I know they dropped "free digital mixtapes" but those played out like albums.
Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-12-08 09:07:24You spelt his name wrong. Shadrach, not Shadrock....did you even listen to "A Good Name"?
Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-12-08 09:22:03"Say what you like, just spell my name right"
-Shad from "A Good Name"
emberrassing
Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-12-12 15:56:13"Spelled" his name wrong. Not "spelt".
Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-12-13 13:45:16"Embarrassing" not "emberrassing".
Posted by Nameless Poseur On 2010-12-17 13:53:19HOW IS IT POSSIBLE NOT TO HAVE DISTANT RELATIVES ON THIS????
Maybe becuz its not so much hip hop in a traditional sense but if thats not the reason then SHAME ON YOU
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