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20 US by of on an class all- Richmond Times-Dispatch, Friday, March 1, 1996 F5 This group is destined for greatness. SOLO When would you listen to it? I would listen to it with my girlfriend. It is Critic: Shean Mohammed, senior at George Wythe High AOUR gant album that will Album: "Solo: tions your love for that Critic's rating: please your special New Classic Soul" SPIN an someone. emotional It ques- and eleLabel: someone while securing it at the same Type of music: time. First reaction: I just fell in love with the overall feel of the project.

Instrumentals are something to talk Why should your parabout. The a cappella is another element that ents listen to it: They makes this album a breakaway from other al- will like the classic bums this year. remakes from Sam Cooke. It definitely has the same feeling and emotions of the groups of Motown. can't help but think about: Groups like Force MD's and After 7, when they started out.

Solo has the same Favorite songs: "A Change Is Gonna Come," "He's star quality, but sing as veterans of the industry. Not Good Enough" and "Blowing My REISIG TAYLOR NEW CLASSIC SOUL. Instrumentals and a cappella combine for a great album by Solo. AZ Critic: Keith McConico, freshman at Huguenot High Critic's rating: Album: "Doe or Die" Label: EMI Records Type of music: Rap First reaction: AZ delivers the realness and strongest debuts in hip-hop. This is the album for all the players and hustlers.

All the tracks deliver laid-back flava courtesy of the old school. This album has straight-up hardcore lyrics with a special flavor that leaves a lasting impression on the listener. Best words to describe it: Illmatic and Cutting Edge. This is the phattest album with the AZ smoothest beats ever heard. No matter what beat is given, AZ just flows with the mic.

AZ's cutting edge lyrical flow is further magnified by his hit singles. Best songs: "Sugar Hill," "Gimme Yours," "Ho Happy Jackie," "Uncut Raw," "Sugar Hill (remix)" and the title track. If you liked AZ's phat verse on Nas' album, then he has the people yearning for more with "Doe or Die." This is one of the best albums with brilliant production by Erick Sermon. Critic's notes: A must-buy for rap music listeners who appreciate the total package. This album is definitely worth the money to spend.

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