09/28/07 - Havoc: The Kush (AllHipHop Review)

YounG AleX · 09-28-2007, 08:12 AM

If Havoc, the lower-key member of Mobb Deep had to choose a claim to fame as an artist it might be a challenge. Some dub him chiefly responsible for the gritty Queensbridge theme music that is his signature production style. Others tip their hat to his baritone vocals that have played lyrical double dutch with Prodigy since The Infamous days. With no Mobb Deep project to focus on, Havoc couldn’t have picked a better time for his anticipated debut. The Kush (Nature Sounds) is a potent delivery from the more obscure half of Mobb Deep.

Though Havoc has produced for Jadakiss, Nas and 50 Cent, to name a few, his own album doesn’t stray far from the Mobb Deep sound. The Kush, entirely produced by the Queens native is fit for a late night ride with a car full of “dunnies” or a smooth two-step with a glass in hand. Flexing his lyrical muscles on tracks like “I’m The Boss” and “Class By Myself” Havoc lives up to the titles with self-assured claims. Prodigy drops a verse on “Set Me Free” while Nitti, Un Pachino, NYCE and 40 Glocc blend well with the album’s get-money groove.

The slow-rolling “Be There” with a looping Michael Jackson sample amplifies the paranoia that surrounds the lap of luxury. “Them shots fly tell me will you be there… / The money gone tell me will you be there.” The cosmic “What’s Poppin Tonite” is the just got paid it’s Friday night track inspired by popping bottles and models. Havoc’s intimidating “One Less Nigga” could have been plucked from any Mobb Deep album with a piercing synthesizer reinforcing his threats.

Havoc doesn’t disappoint with his hard-hitting lyrics and rugged complementary tracks; long the staple for the duo. But there are few that disappoint. There is no crescendo in the predictable loops on “Balling Out” and the lackluster “Ride Out.” Hollywood Hav does branch out to pan the spotlight on his smart lyrics and his own introspective persona. On The Kush, Havoc tells the midnight-hour streetwise anthems from his own perspective. If he continues to up the ante on the rhymes and the production, Havoc will truly be in a class by himself.

Viktor Vaughn · 09-28-2007, 10:57 AM

i dont even like mobb deep and i love this fucken album, production is crazy,songs is ill. 9/10 from me.

jondoejondoe195 · 09-29-2007, 07:19 PM

I like this cd a lot too. Havoc is SOOOO much better than prodigy. Even if you don't include his production. I acutally think P is an average rapper.

This cd is really good though. With all the hype around curtis and graduation (rightfully so)..... this album may get looked over but it is solid.

youngpusher · 09-29-2007, 09:16 PM

Hav is killin em.

JOE BANKS · 09-30-2007, 03:33 AM

i like it that some real hip hop!

Skinny11 · 10-01-2007, 06:09 PM

very dope album

scool · 10-02-2007, 12:05 PM

im feeling it

09-28-2007, 08:12 AM	#1
YounG AleX AleX iS Like... Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Where haven't we been yet? Posts: 3,193 Repped: 890 Repped 5,210 Times in 714 Posts Neg Reps: 66 Neg Repped at 13 Times in 8 Posts	09/28/07 - Havoc: The Kush (AllHipHop Review) 09/28/07 - Havoc: The Kush (AllHipHop Review) If Havoc, the lower-key member of Mobb Deep had to choose a claim to fame as an artist it might be a challenge. Some dub him chiefly responsible for the gritty Queensbridge theme music that is his signature production style. Others tip their hat to his baritone vocals that have played lyrical double dutch with Prodigy since The Infamous days. With no Mobb Deep project to focus on, Havoc couldn’t have picked a better time for his anticipated debut. The Kush (Nature Sounds) is a potent delivery from the more obscure half of Mobb Deep. Though Havoc has produced for Jadakiss, Nas and 50 Cent, to name a few, his own album doesn’t stray far from the Mobb Deep sound. The Kush, entirely produced by the Queens native is fit for a late night ride with a car full of “dunnies” or a smooth two-step with a glass in hand. Flexing his lyrical muscles on tracks like “I’m The Boss” and “Class By Myself” Havoc lives up to the titles with self-assured claims. Prodigy drops a verse on “Set Me Free” while Nitti, Un Pachino, NYCE and 40 Glocc blend well with the album’s get-money groove. The slow-rolling “Be There” with a looping Michael Jackson sample amplifies the paranoia that surrounds the lap of luxury. “Them shots fly tell me will you be there… / The money gone tell me will you be there.” The cosmic “What’s Poppin Tonite” is the just got paid it’s Friday night track inspired by popping bottles and models. Havoc’s intimidating “One Less Nigga” could have been plucked from any Mobb Deep album with a piercing synthesizer reinforcing his threats. Havoc doesn’t disappoint with his hard-hitting lyrics and rugged complementary tracks; long the staple for the duo. But there are few that disappoint. There is no crescendo in the predictable loops on “Balling Out” and the lackluster “Ride Out.” Hollywood Hav does branch out to pan the spotlight on his smart lyrics and his own introspective persona. On The Kush, Havoc tells the midnight-hour streetwise anthems from his own perspective. If he continues to up the ante on the rhymes and the production, Havoc will truly be in a class by himself. __________________ I learned that everybody is not your friend. You have to watch who you associate with and surround yourself with positive things and people who want to do something positive.- Gucci!

09-30-2007, 03:33 AM	#5
JOE BANKS Joe Bank$ Is.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kaliforn-I-A Posts: 755 Repped: 10 Repped 424 Times in 82 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	i like it that some real hip hop! __________________ A SIG MY HOMIE MADE ME! ^^^ “I’m nuthin’ nice, like Fantasia without no makeup on, on the mic I’m a ugly ass sight"

10-01-2007, 06:09 PM	#6
Skinny11 chain smokin purple haze Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: chi town Posts: 3,353 Repped: 2,216 Repped 251 Times in 124 Posts Neg Reps: 10 Neg Repped at 11 Times in 8 Posts	very dope album __________________ 615 Ca$hville Records..Young Buck..Realest nigga in the game..Hottest in the south..Fuck G-Unit

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09-28-2007, 10:57 AM	#2
Viktor Vaughn Krimson Militant Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sydney City Biotch Posts: 3,274 Repped: 940 Repped 44 Times in 28 Posts Blog Entries: 3 Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	i dont even like mobb deep and i love this fucken album, production is crazy,songs is ill. 9/10 from me.

09-29-2007, 07:19 PM	#3
jondoejondoe195 Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,327 Repped: 98 Repped 139 Times in 21 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	I like this cd a lot too. Havoc is SOOOO much better than prodigy. Even if you don't include his production. I acutally think P is an average rapper. This cd is really good though. With all the hype around curtis and graduation (rightfully so)..... this album may get looked over but it is solid.

09-29-2007, 09:16 PM	#4
youngpusher Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 987 Repped: 703 Repped 7 Times in 7 Posts Neg Reps: 7 Neg Repped at 6 Times in 4 Posts	Hav is killin em.

10-02-2007, 12:05 PM	#7
scool Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DA CHAT SEXHUN THRONE MAFUCCA.. DEEBO WUDDUP?? Posts: 20,134 Repped: 1,328 Repped 2,389 Times in 867 Posts Neg Reps: 267 Neg Repped at 488 Times in 326 Posts	im feeling it