DJ K.O. presents Picture This...

Most likely this gem will fly waaaay under the radar because of how spoiled we're getting due to all the dope compilations that are dropping (DJ Revolution, Jake One, DJ Babu) and just because nobody really checks for dope music anymore, but trust me, you cannot let this get by you if your a true lover of dope underground Hip-Hop!

The DJ/Producer who was born and raised in the Garden State and attended Rutgers University first got his start in Hip-Hop there, doing mixtapes that featured his ear catching production. From there he moved on to New York City where he got into promoting parties. Even though he was networking with a lot of NY heads, K.O. kept one foot firmly in his New Jersey roots. He would eventually start Elementality Productions, which served as an outlet for not only himself, but for other NJ artists and talents to do shows around the New Brunswick area. Currently Elementality Productions is home to such artist's as up and coming producer Analogic, as well as underground lyrical lexicons Silent Knight, East and Kaze.

"Picture This..." simply put, is the best fucking compilation out there right now and dare I say better than any other one that will be released in 2008. LOL, maybe I'm piling on with the praise, but there will be many heads around Jersey that will and should be able to argue that statement to death. I haven't heard beats this good and a lineup of artist's this profoundly devoted to scribing technically faultless verses, in a long, long time. Hypnotizing samples with crackling static from old Vinyl record's resonates throughout this LP's production landscape as a who's who of the underground scene rhymes ever so sharply over densely layered samples, thudding kick drums and striking snares. Talib Kweli, Masta Ace, Kenn Starr, O.C., Torae, Soulstice, K-Hill, Median, Emilio Rojas, Chaundon, Shabaam Sahdeeq, and Sean Boog are some of the names and voices that harmonize so impeccably with the stunning production on "Picture This...". The poetic wordplay combined with the tasteful beats make K.O.'s new LP a must have for all back pack wielding fans of clandestine Hip-Hop as well as something for the rougher, rowdier, worn out timberland boot rockin' cat, that always states that he "hasn't bought a rap CD since Eric B. and Rakim dropped Don't Sweat The Technique".

Usually when I wrap up a review about a new project I throw out 2 or 3 joints that are "must listens" for the people to be sure and peep....this time around I'mma just say this; make sure you play this whole joint. Sure I have my favorites, but all of the material is supremely worthy.

-BIG D O




01. Here We Go (feat. East & Silent Knight) 03:49
02. Best To Do It (feat. Royce Da 5′9″, Elzhi, Supastition) 03:39
03. Get ‘Em (feat. Silent Knight, Skyzoo, Emilio Rojas) 03:03
04. Someday 04:20
(feat. Torae, John Robinson, Talib Kweli, Tiffany Paige)
05. Ladder Of Success 04:38
(feat. Phonte, Wordsworth, K-Hill, Masta Ace)
06. It’s Time (feat. Soulstice, Eternia, Kenn Starr) 03:29
07. Nobody Like Me (feat. Edo.G, Diamond D, Kaze) 03:22
08. Mind Of A Genius 04:33
(feat. Chaundon, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Finale, Sean Boog)
09. 3 In The Chamber (feat. O.C., Torae, Kaze) 03:45
10. This Land (feat. Silent Knight, J. Siinasttah, Archival) 04:17
11. That Knack (feat. Wordsworth, Stricklin, Torae) 04:01
12. Start It All Over (feat. Skyzoo, Emilio Rojas, Median) 11:25

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