CD REVIEW: CHRIS LOWE, BLACK LIFE II (THE NEXT THING SMOKIN')
May 22, 2007 2:27 PM Max Herman (Writer)
Nothing but flashbacks
If it was up to veteran MC/producer Chris Lowe, hip-hop's golden era would probably never die. On Black Life II, Lowe takes it all the way back to '88 with his funky break beat-centric tracks. The carefree bongo-laced jam "It's My Thing" is a prime example of how he can resurrect the "old New York" sound with party-sparking success. The same can't be said for every cut, yet Lowe's lo-fi beats and unambiguous raps usually make a solid case as to why looking back to the past isn't always a bad thing. The question is: Will Lowe now move forward?
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