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Fredro Starr – “That New York” (Prod. Audible Doctor) (Video)

Pizzo — Sat, 30 Aug 2014 01:44:11 +0000

From the album Made In The Streets, produced by The Audible Doctor.

Reks – “Unholy” (feat. Fredro Starr & Ruste Juxx)

Matt Conaway — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 23:22:57 +0000

Brick Records is proud to present the REKS & Hazardis Soundz collaborative album Eyes Watching God. The concept album has the duo showcasing a contrast between “good and evil” beginning with a “God Side” and finishing with a “Devil Side.” The CD artwork features a dual-image album cover showing both the ‘Good’ and ‘Evil’ sides, depending on what angle you view it from. The Massachusetts lyricist linked up with the Queens native in South Florida to complete the album during the past year, and they enlisted N.O.R.E, Saigon, Fredro Starr, Termanology, Ruste Juxx, Dutch Rebelle and others to add to their cause. The result is a highly conscious and fiercely political album.

“Working with Reks on this project has been a great experience. The creative process was organic and effortless. We were in the studio together for every song on the album and it was as simple as me showing Reks a beat and him picking up the pen and writing. Nothing was ever forced. I am really proud of this body of work and I’m very excited for the world to hear it.” says Haz.

REKS adds, “It felt natural working with Haz. He has a great ear for music and was interested in me trying beats I am not accustomed to spitting on. It helped me diversify myself a bit”. The chemistry between the two is evident throughout Eyes Watching God, which drops on CD and digitally on 7-15-14.

REKS & Hazardis Soundz Eyes Watching God Tracklisting:

God Side
1. Eyes Intro
2. Garvey f/ N.O.R.E & Saigon
3. Free Minds f/ EzDread
4. Eye 2 Eye (additional vocals by Venessa Renee)
5. Martyrs (Steve Biko)
6. I, Visionary f/ Termanology
7. Lesser God f/ Ming
8. Hold Your Applause (cuts by Deejay KNS)

Devil Side
9. Unholy f/ Fredro Starr & Ruste Juxx
10. Hop Out Boyz
11. Poison f/ Dutch Rebelle
12. Snakes
13 So Much f/ Knowledge Medina
14. Devils Clutches (cuts by Dj Heron)

Bonus Tracks
15. 54
16. My Arena f/ CityBoy Dee
17. Jon Doe Flow f/ Termanology & Easy Money

Fredro Starr – “What If Pt. 2″

Pizzo — Sun, 03 Nov 2013 15:55:42 +0000

Fredro Starr delivers this sequel to his much loved cut from his 2001 solo record, Firestarr.

Fredro Starr (Onyx) – “Made In The Streets (Remix)” (Prod. The Audible Doctor)

Pizzo — Sat, 17 Aug 2013 01:41:33 +0000

From the Made in the Streets EP.

Fredro Starr + The Audible Doctor – “That New York”

Pizzo — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 07:28:33 +0000

Second single from the upcoming collaborative EP between ONYX member Fredro Starr and producer The Audible Doctor.

Fredro Starr – Don't Get Mad Get Money

Colin Finan — Wed, 23 Jul 2003 07:00:00 +0000

It is clear that Fredro Starr’s time in Hollywood has had an influence on his music. After years of feature and cameo roles in everything from an HBO series (“The Wire”) to cheesy, urban films (“Ride”), it is almost a given that you are going to see this Onyx member on screen if you search the tube long enough or go to the movies often. However, while he may be working on his movie lines a lot these days, it is apparent that he hasn’t been spending too much time making sure the production is up to snuff on his musical endeavors.

While Fredro’s flow and delivery are still on-point and his powerful, gruff voice, can still blow listeners back. Too much fun in the sun and politicking with movie label execs appears to have left this emcee looking to make a Jerry Bruckheimer-style album instead of a well-constructed rap album. Complete with a Neptunes knockoff (“California Girls”), a monotonous G-funk anthem (“Funtime”) and the obligatory track about footwear (“Timberlands”), Don’t Get Mad is a paint-by-the-numbers album cluttered with throwaway beats and a Hollywood edge – not a hip-hop one. Fredro Starr’s work with Onyx seems appropriate for his flow and delivery – energetic, rough and distinctly New York – but poor melodies and lackluster production make his rhymes seem out of place and in need of serious help from the big boys.

Like the hood flick sold outside the subway station, or available for rent at your local Blockbuster Video, Don’t Get Mad is lazy and contrived, attempting to bank in on the pseudo-celebrity of Fredro. Employing overused formulas and weak production, Fredro Starr’s second solo effort isn’t as sloppy as his solo debut Firestarr, but with aimless threats, odes to women and overused production techniques, listeners won’t get mad, they’ll just get bored.