Little Brother

Editor's Review:

?uestlove says he's jealous of them, and Pete Rock is labeling their album as a classic. The three-man ensemble of MCs - Big Pooh and Phonte, along with producer 9th Wonder - have created a 50 Cent-type buzz in the underground with their first offering, The Listening. This independent release brings back the soulful and jazzy grooves of the early '90s with a more modern lyrical approach. Songs like "Speed" really demonstrate the cohesiveness of the group, as each takes a different approach to the same topic, while 9th does what he does best by supplying another banger. More than anything, this album is something that really any hip-hop fan can feel, from the streets, to the backpackers. It's so good even The Source gave it 4 mics.

- Corey Bloom
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Record Label ABB Records Released May 2003

Tracks Morning Groupie Pt. 2 - CD Bonus Track For You Speed Whatever You Say Make Me Hot (Interlude) The Yo-Yo Shorty On the Look Out Love Joint Revisited So Fabulous The Way You Do It Roy Lee, Producer Extraordinaire (Interlude) The Getup Away From Me Nobody But You Home (Interlude) Nighttime Maneuvers The Listening