We reviewed Panacea’s spectacular album “The Scenic Route” back in ‘07 and became big fans of the group. This is a fan created video for their song Trip of the Century, off their debut album, “Ink is My Drink” that dropped in ‘06.

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  Review Date: January 17, 2008
  Website: Scanz Website
  Label: Rawkus Records

Scanz “Prelude To A Legacy” Album Review
I’ve heard a lot of people complain about the Rawkus 50 – a list of the 50 hottest artists in underground hip-hop today. They say the whole thing was a scheme created by Rawkus Records to build their online community. They say Rawkus just picked the 50 artists with the most MySpace friends in an attempt to tap into established fanbases. And in return, they say Rawkus only offered digital distribution to their top 50, something anyone can accomplish these days. (more…)

2007 has been the biggest and most important year for Northwest hip-hop. We’ve seen new albums from the region breakthrough nationally, local producers contributing tracks on some of the year’s best selling albums, and national press and radio giving shine to the Pacific Northwest scene which seems ready to explode.

Local groups continue to pack clubs, regional press and radio have taken notice, and new websites and forums have sprouted giving a voice to the community. The strength of the current scene played a decisive factor in Blue Scholars signing this year to the legendary Rawkus Records to release their latest album “Bayani” worldwide and touring nationally to a rapidly growing fanbase. (more…)

In the midst of a five-year run that has seen the release of two full-length albums, an EP, and countless packed shows, Seattle’s Blue Scholars continue to the carry the torch for the Pacific Northwest’s burgeoning Hip-Hop scene. With their latest release “Bayani” leaving an indelible mark on 2007, the duo has built on the momentum of their critically-lauded album with a restless schedule of national and regional touring.

In further efforts to stay in motion, Blue Scholars have hit the studio to record their new digital-only EP, “Joe Metro,” before embarking on their upcoming third full-length tour. (more…)

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  Review Date: September 29, 2007
  Website: Panacea Website
  Label: Rawkus Records

Panacea “The Scenic Route” Album Review
This is a feel good album – period. That’s about the easiest way I can describe Panacea’s “The Scenic Route.” Such a feel good album, in fact, that I threw it in my headphones this morning and decided to take “the scenic route” to work. (more…)

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  Review Date: June 20, 2007
  Website: Custom Made Website
  Label: Rawkus Records

Custom Made “Truth Be Told” Album Review
Recently I had a chance to visit a different county within the state that I reside; one in which I had never been before. It was good to get away even for only the few hours in which I was gone. What I noticed was despite the line in which I had to cross to visit this area; the environment was different but still the same and that’s a good thing. I get the same notion when listening to Custom Made’s Truth Be Told. (more…)

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  Review Date: June 29, 2006
  Website: The Procussions Website
  Label: Rawkus

The Procussions “5 Sparrows for 2 Cents” Album Review
Alright, so this will be the first, and most likely the only time I will review an album that I haven’t even listened to. But I feel compelled to tell you my story of the events surrounding my experience with The Procussions’ “5 Sparrows for 2 Cents.” (more…)