What seemed like an opportunity for another Cali crew to claim their rightful spot on the map next to other C.A. mainstays such as Hieroglyphics, The Likwit Crew, and The Visionaries, has instead led to a big disappointment. While Encore and producer The Architect laid a strong foundation for what would one day expand into the Executive [cont.]

Architect’s one of hip-hop’s hidden production talents – he’s had his chances to shine with Encore and Grand The Visitor but it’s good to see him getting more work and potential exposure. This new 12″, featuring Encore’s crew (including Grand, Persevere, Turbin, Dave Dub and Halekast) is a strong posse effort (but I need a score card to [cont.]