Invincible "Shapeshifters"- 5 Stars
Shaun Borowski | Buffalo, NY | 06/21/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"...Just when I thought nothing else that I've never heard of was going to crack the top 3 of 2008, or when I thought that nothing made by a female could be better than the new Jean Grae album, I discovered this album. Invincible sounds like what would happen if One Be Lo and Jean Grae were fused together (to me, anyways). In both flow and lyrical material. Everything about her delivery sounds perfected, as if she's been working on it for 20 years. She speaks intellectually about a plethora of topics throughout the album. This is probably the best lyrical material of the year, by any artist. I can't say enough about how good it is. But I'll stop, and move to the production, which matches the lyrics bar for bar. The production lineup includes Black Milk, Labtechs, Apex, Belief, and some others. The guests are as follows: Abeer, buff 1, SUN, PL, Finale, Anomolies, Wordsworth, Indeed, wsg Gwen Mingo, and Ron Scott. Normally, this many guest appearances means only one thing: bad news. Not this time. Every guest on the album does more than needed to keep the rating of this album perfect. If you haven't heard this album yet, you need to. Samples are not even necessary, it's that good. This is going to be a tough album to beat out for the number 1 spot of the year.
You can buy this album at [...]. It's more than worth it. Go pick this up!!
Lyrics- 10/10
Production- 10/10
Guest Appearances- 10/10
Overall Sound- 10/10
5
-Shaun B."
Thought Provoking Hip Hop...
E-Diggs | midwest | 06/21/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Shapeshifters hasn't left my stereo for weeks, but I still feel like I don't completely understand it. Invincible is one of the most nuanced and developed MCs in the game right now. She really delves into her topics and engages some difficult issues without sounding preachy.
You won't regret picking up this album. [...]
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This was an awesome album.
Charles Choiniere | 07/11/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Just wanted to add that this album was pretty perfect. Every song is dope, great beats, and no filler content whatsoever. Her mic skills and taste in beats are dead on, and the Finale verses are all outstanding, too."
Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
