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Self- Preservation
Encore
Self- Preservation
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Jazz, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop
 
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Encore's solo debut is one of those gems that begs to be experienced by the non-diggin'-in-the-crates crowd. First heard by many on "Waterworld" (from The Handsome Boy Modeling School comp), this Bay-area MC sounds somethi...  more »

     
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All Artists: Encore
Title: Self- Preservation
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: 75 Ark Records
Original Release Date: 3/21/2000
Release Date: 3/21/2000
Genres: Dance & Electronic, Jazz, Pop, Rap & Hip-Hop
Styles: Gangsta & Hardcore, West Coast, Pop Rap
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 676217500826, 676217500819

Synopsis

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Encore's solo debut is one of those gems that begs to be experienced by the non-diggin'-in-the-crates crowd. First heard by many on "Waterworld" (from The Handsome Boy Modeling School comp), this Bay-area MC sounds something like an amalgam of Jeru and Planet Asia, in terms of subject matter, cadence, wordplay, and delivery. His rapid-fire monotone flow shines bright on "Esoteric," where he boasts that "peons try to hate what we on / but still lean on my pillars of poetry." Unlike the Ja Rules of the world, Encore's lyrics are littered with clever rhyme quotables combined with a twist of Afro-centered Egyptology. ".084" is a refreshingly honest autobiographical headbanger that details how Encore's bout with the bottle helped him find Allah. Thankfully, producer Architect's drum patterns and cuts are perfectly tailored to suit Encore's flow. "Self Preservation" is the album's sole spoken-word number, featuring The Bishop: it's the icing on the cake, intellectually invigorating like Louis Farrakhan. Self Preservation is perfect for hip-hoppers into thought-provoking, intelligent rhymes matched with equally impressive beats. --Dalton Higgins
 

CD Reviews

An Impressive Debut from a 5% Lyricist
J. B. Ware | Burnin' In Hell | 12/23/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)

"I first heard Encore on Rasco's "Time Wait's for No Man"LP and his highly syllabic style over solid yet minimalist caught my ear immediately. His producer Architect's grooves are quite reminiscent of early DJ Premier and Eric B. productions, and with Encore's highly syllabic weavy flow, comparisons to Rakim's "Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em" and Nasty Nas's "Illmatic" are the most accurate I can make. Although not nearly as insightful as Nas's first LP and not as lyrically monumental as Rakim's third release, this album deserves a spot amongst the most impressive releases of the couple years. The most significant flaw in this album is that it is not innovative. Encore's style is that of an early to mid-nineties ill lyricist. Had this cd come out 5 or 6 years ago it would have been groundbreaking. As it is it's still an impressive release and if you enjoy artists like Rakim and Nas you WILL enjoy this album."
Tight
wolfpac187 | Hawaii | 04/02/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Idon't own this album, but I heard this cat freestylin on the Wakeup Show and he gets ILL! So I checked him out on here and it's tight!"
Encore truly blesses the mic
adventuresinspace | Cali | 03/26/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Though the beats are a little repetitive, this is classic material. Encore uses complex rhyme schemes, and the production is subtle and mind-stimulating. If youre down with Rasco, Planet Asia, and the rest of the NorCal scene, you will definitely feel this."