Smoke and Mirrors

Jewelz	Relax, Relate, Release El Da Sensei, of the much missed duo the Artifacts, played a major role in the development of "backpack rap," the mid-'90s music of choice for many a young hip-hop head. Along with the dissolution of brother act Organized Konfusion, the Artifacts' 1997 split dealt a blow to the g...	Word...Life	American Me	Bon Appetit OC's third attempt at world domination comes in the shape of Bon Appetit. After initially hitting the hip-hop scene on Organized Konfusion's classic jam "Fudge Pudge," OC went on to wreck plenty of mics. However, despite the occasional minor classic (headz may remember his baaad ...
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Surprisingly Good!!!
Always liked OC...one of the best mc's in live performance. This record is surprisingly Good. Like most albums, it's a little too long, with some nondescript songs..but what's Good is Very Good! Recommended!

Adequate
O.C. has a resume that is certifiably impossible to live up to, and understandably, he doesn't really manage to do so with this record. The disc isn't bad, but when compared to either of his first two releases, it sort of fades into the background. There are only a couple of tracks that could be considered for radio release, and most of the album is spent ruminating on various and sundry inequities and inadequacies in the music industry, which, for underground fans, could start to drag a little at this point. For fans, I would certainly recommend this without hesitation, but for newcomers, Jewelz is probably a better place to start.

O.C brings the realness
I just got this album and was glad it's as good as it is.It sounds like O.C was mad at the whole game while rcording this with ruthless tracks like "You Made Me" anywayz i gotte be out so i'll just give you the best 6 tracks though it's hard to 1.Going nowhere 2.You made me 3.I'm da boss 4.Emotions 5.The good the bad and the ugly 6.Brothers keeper

Smoke+Mirrors....no camera tricks, just magic!!
What a return to form for O.C. First he drops the brilliant "starchild" that proves "bon apetit" was just a speed bump in his career now he capitalised+solidified his status as underground legend once more with this amazing album. The most startling point is that it all seemed to fit into place with 1 very easy step, change of producers. With no D.I.T.C. (or wildlife as they're known nowadays) members anywhere in sight on either album he's seemed to be rejuvenated and up the ante to anyone trying to take his spot. Make no mistake this is O.C's best work for years. With tracks like "you made me", "my way", "martyr", "the good, the bad, the ugly", "im da boss", "challenge yall" (my favourite), "guns+butter", "what i need" and "this is me" we are treated to all sides to O.C.'s vocal repatoire. His barotone battle hardened delivery pulls no punches as he rides on each beat like it was his last chance to shine+prove himself to the hiphop masses. On tracks like "emotions", "distortion", "going nowhere", "gone", "brothers keeper" and "shorty" you're treated to the more insightful, deeper almost sensitive side of the man. Filled with narratives, battle rhymes, street anthems and even 2 or 3 joints that wouldnt sound out of place in a club this is definitely worth adding to every real hiphop fans collection. Top drawer quality!!

www.sportofdistraction.com
This OC's rawest effort since "Jewels", but slightly different in its attempt to address issues rarely touched upon by the majority of artists. OC's flow is as rough as it's always been, but the beats illuminate his flow and elevate the album to great heights. The talent is not a question.