Search - Big Shug :: Who's Hard (Bonus Dvd) (Dig)

Shug's on the Set

Singularity | Syracuse, NY U.S.A. | 10/11/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"One of my favorite Gang Starr records, F.A.L.A., features the long time associate of Primo & Guru. Now his solo debut. Not exceptional or profound, but an above average first album mainly due to the sick production attributed to Premier. It's noteworthy to think of how much money Premier passed up by not selling these beats to some whack rappers. That is the classic Gang Starr integrity that will leave an indelible mark on hip-hop.



Shug's lyrics and delivery match the production on nearly every song and they generally flow together quite well. Some may tire of 20 straight Shug records, but his flow is not half as monotonous as Guru's, and those records are tireless. A definite for a production fiend, and Gang Starr fans who enjoy a harder edge to the lyrics."

Why? preemo why?

Gregory Mitchell | petersburg,va | 10/21/2009

(2 out of 5 stars)

"1st of all i am a hardcore REAL hip hop fan.ok.here we go...i know he has other production on his album but when premier gives you a track(s)you have to be a god on the mic.big shug tries but he fails as an mc.all through the album he talks about the same thing,and for all that gun talk he KNOWS he does none of that,if he did he would have BEEN in jail.its just entertainment and he's a straight up studio gangster.now as for his rhyming style and rhymes he sounds like someone who's 10yrs old trying to rap.very simple and no substance to his rhymes.what's also funny is that his OWN rhyme partners outshine him on the album.shug i know this is your 1st album but the only thing i was looking forward to was preemo's beats.im scared to get the rest of your albums.and to dj premier:STOP WASTING THOSE PHAT BEATS!!!!!!(you also did that on the group home's 1st album).if anybody agrees give me some feedback.peace!"