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  Review Date: September 13, 2007
  Website: Eon MC Etc. Website
  Label: United Statements

Eon MC Etc. “A Reckonin’” Album Review
More times than not, I try to embrace those who spark a conversation with me while on the go. Occasionally it is tough though for some; I’m not referring to those who present you with your normal “hi’s” or “hello’s,” I am talking about those who could be standing in line with you at the post office who begin talking about random irrelevant things. Though some of these people may be humorous and entertaining, others send me into an “et cetera mind-state,” where the conversation gradually goes into a “this, that, so on and so forth, etc” moment; leaving me often annoyed. Much of the hip-hop I hear has the same affect, but not Eon MC Etc’s latest, A Reckonin’. 

Honestly, I believe hip-hop has fallen into an “et cetera” state as well; for the most part when those outside of the genre think hip-hop, they immediately think guns, violence, bitches, money, sex, niggers etc. If it were not for my love for the culture, the music and various artists that I respect, I probably would have retired from all ventures of the game a long time ago. I probably would have stopped buying albums after my last years of high school, but due to artists like Eon and others; I have and will continue to support hip-hop until my demise.

Eon seems real; his music has depth and it is evident this emcee, poet and surprisingly singer keeps loyal to his beliefs. Its clear Eon wants to see change within hip-hop. Instead of “dumbing down” his music as so many others do, Eon stands for educating his listeners. I personally appreciate this. A Reckonin’ is not just an album; it is another piece of a bigger movement. Just as in sports, it takes a team of individuals working together to bring victory, Eon through A Reckonin’ has successfully showcased what team he is on and what type of victory he is looking to gain.

With a voice similar to Paris and a rhyme style influenced by the Outkast/Goodie Mob click, Eon is a versatile emcee that is destined for greatness. A Reckonin’ comes complete with soulfully layered beats, intelligent rhymes, poetry and R&B vocals. Highlighted moments on this album shine through on Chip On My Shoulder, Bring The Heat and Angry Black Man.

- ScholarMan

Album Track Listing:

1. Intro
2. Chip On My Shoulder
3. True or Die
4. Egotrip
5. Bring the Heat
6. Lights Camera Action
7. Not a Game
8. Know You
9. So What
10. This Aint Livin
11. Angry Black Man
12. Never
13. Ungodly Things
14. Kingdom Come
15. Under Pressure
16. A Reckonin’