The Shining was scheduled as the follow-up to the overlooked at the time/classic in retrospect Welcome 2 Detroit
reviewed by snackmaster 11/2011
reviewed by snackmaster 09/2010
"Chase The Tear" was made in conjunction with Amnesty International on the eve of International Human Rights Day back in 2009 and features a very different style beat then your used to from Portishead
Jay-Z: Jay-Z vs The Wailers LP shop pick The Shining was scheduled asJiggaman acapellas over The Wailers! We've seen a few hip hop dub (Mos Dub, Dub Kweli, etc) mash ups in the past, and this record is on par with them in terms of quality. Classics like "Soul Rebel," "Put It On," "Small Axe," and "Dreamland" combine nicely with Jay Z's smooth flow, and the lyrics float on top of laid back riddims in a very natural, unforced way. Check out "Small Problems," "Dreamland Crying Song," "Rebels Never Change," and "Put It Off