SHINER MASSIVE
Shiner Massive (Slash/BiggMassive)
Reviewed by Shaun Dale

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Built around the partnership of Ill Will Fulton, whose production credits include Run DMC, Ja Rule and Slick Rick, and Larry "Son Shiner" Devore, whose done studio work with Wu-Tang, Nas and others, Shiner Massive is a unique entry in the rock-rap world. I say unique because unlike most any other act that draws that tag, in Shiner Massive the rappers can and the rockers do.

With bassist Kareem Bunton and drummer J. Vega filling out the roster, Shiner Massive combines a potent blend of conscious rap, huge beats and rock energy, sifts it all through a Brooklyn sensibility, and serves up music you need to hear and will want to listen to. It's angry, explosive, hopeful and helpful. It's the diagnosis and the cure. It's Shiner Massive, and I'm looking forward to a lot more of it.

In fact, there's already more of it! Along with the CD, there's a bonus DVD of Shiner Massive in performance, and if the sounds don't get you (a circumstance I can't imagine), the sights will.

Track List:

Rocket's Red Glare * The Sky Is Falling * Firelove * Now * Breakthrough * Orange * Blessed * Shining * Reignition * Mexica * If You Want Light * Love Music

Bonus DVD: Intro * The Sky Is Falling * Orange * Breakthrough * Interview/Ideology * Blessed

© 2003 - Shaun Dale