HipHopSite.Com » strange fruit project http://www.hiphopsite.com Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:30:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.1 Strange Fruit Project – The Healing http://www.hiphopsite.com/2006/08/05/strange-fruit-project-the-healing/ http://www.hiphopsite.com/2006/08/05/strange-fruit-project-the-healing/#comments Sat, 05 Aug 2006 07:00:00 +0000 http://0 [cont.]]]>     When you think of Texas, things like candy paint, southern drawl and Mike Jones automatically come to mind. Paul Wall, Chamillionaire, Scarface, Geto Boys, etc are many of the artists that put Texas on the map. Strange Fruit Project, therefore, can be considered your not-so-typical Texas groups. While most from Texas love the chopped and screwed sounds pumping from their speakers- Myone, Symbolyc One and Myth have a certain affinity for soul. After From Devine and Soul Travellin’ began to etch the group’s name on the map, it is now time for Strange Fruit Project to prove that they aren’t a one trick pony with their latest and most important project, entitled The Healing.
 
   With Symbolyc One and Illmind controlling the boards for much of the album, The Healing proves its worth with solid soundscapes for the emcees to drop their vocals against. “Ready Forum” jumps off the album as the emcees address all those who may have been caught sleeping on the Waco, Texas trio. Through much of the album the listener will notice the progress the crew has made lyrically via tracks like “Liberation” and “Under Pressure”. Sure there are a few missteps, most notably the blahzay “Pinball” and the obligatory dance song “Good Times”, (which doesn’t really make you want to dance), but other than that the crew from Texas continues to shine and denounce the fact that “real” hip hop can’t come from the South.
 
    This time around, SFP employs a few guests to boost the album. 9th Wonder chips in his signature soul sample with “Special”, while Jake One lays it down with “Soul Clap”. Both tracks do nothing but compliment an already solid album and still add that bit of diversity to keep things interesting. Phonte and Big Pooh jump in to add to the thump of “Rise”, while Yahzarah and Darien Brockington punch the soul into “God Is”. Even Miss Erykah Badu drops in to lend her vocals to Illmind’s smashing symbols and adrenaline filled production on “Get Live”.
   
    The Healing wraps up being a really solid album. Nothing less, nothing more. What does that mean exactly? While there aren’t any ear sores that will force you to push the skip button, SFP are one or two bangers away from taking it to the next level. Everything on The Healing is pretty good, yet nothing really stands out. From the rhymes to the beats and concepts, The Healing really satisfies but in order for SFP to surpass the many groups coming out to give hip hop back its authentic sound, they have got to kick it up a notch. But this is definitely money well spent if you are weary of all the garbage plaguing the industry.    

]]> http://www.hiphopsite.com/2006/08/05/strange-fruit-project-the-healing/feed/ 0 Strange Fruit Project – From Divine http://www.hiphopsite.com/2004/07/26/strange-fruit-project-from-divine/ http://www.hiphopsite.com/2004/07/26/strange-fruit-project-from-divine/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2004 07:00:00 +0000 http://0 [cont.]]]>    When one thinks of Texas, many different things come to mind, the last of which is being soul. But when three emcees take it upon themselves to inject soul in one of the least checked out places, a new vibe is inherited. Taking their name from the song Billie Holiday made famous; The Strange Fruit Project was born. With a bohemian sound that goes virtually unnoticed in their hometown of Dallas TX, The Strange Fruit Project has gained small following in cities such as LA, Atlanta and Philly, with their infusion of soul, jazz, and intelligent lyrics. Two projects from the camp made up of emcees Myone, Symbolyc One and Myth have been released and hope to make an impact on the industry joining the like of Mos Def, Slum Village, and Talib Kweli with their signature sound.

    From Divine was the introductory project that initiated the group known as The Strange Fruit Project. Creating a vibe that can slide right next to
the likes of Slum Village and Little Brother, From Divine is a beautifully crafted work that fuses solid production with heavenly vocals and solid emceeing. From Divine has great moments that include “Waiting”, with its precise chopped vocal sample sandwiched within an up tempo track. The sensual stylings of “Tropical Rum” build a smoky groove atmosphere as the emcees slither amongst a Caribbean backdrop. Not to be outdone, the vocal samples that float along the keys of “Maintain” provide a sound that makes the listener want to grab a shorty by the hips and groove the night
away. The trio of emcees does justice to each song as they blend perfectly with each quality track.

    Soul Travellin is the follow up album and falls just a notch below its predecessor. The trio still sounds sharp as ever, complimenting each other very well on the beautifully crafted “Gotta Love” and the jovial “Oh Yeah”. That sound from the previous album is still intact, but somehow not as sharp as “From Devine”. Nonetheless a great album which, if listened to by itself, can still garner much attention with its intelligent rhymes and melodic tunes.

    If there is anything to be said thats bad about From Divine and Soul Travelin, its the fact that both projects are absolutely interchangeable. Each joint stays along the same vibe as the last never really injecting adrenaline in either project. Bad thing? No, not really because sometimes you need something smooth and laid-back to get you through your day.  On a larger scale, some people want more variety and fluxuation in tempo and vibe. But you cant please them all can you? And with that Strange Fruit Project does hip-hop justice in an era terrorized with bling.

]]> http://www.hiphopsite.com/2004/07/26/strange-fruit-project-from-divine/feed/ 0 Strange Fruit Project – Soul Travelin' http://www.hiphopsite.com/2004/07/26/strange-fruit-project-soul-travelin/ http://www.hiphopsite.com/2004/07/26/strange-fruit-project-soul-travelin/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2004 07:00:00 +0000 http://0 [cont.]]]>    When one thinks of Texas, many different things come to mind, the last of which is being soul. But when three emcees take it upon themselves to inject soul in one of the least checked out places, a new vibe is inherited. Taking their name from the song Billie Holiday made famous; The Strange Fruit Project was born. With a bohemian sound that goes virtually unnoticed in their hometown of Dallas TX, The Strange Fruit Project has gained small following in cities such as LA, Atlanta and Philly, with their infusion of soul, jazz, and intelligent lyrics. Two projects from the camp made up of emcees Myone, Symbolyc One and Myth have been released and hope to make an impact on the industry joining the like of Mos Def, Slum Village, and Talib Kweli with their signature sound.

    From Divine was the introductory project that initiated the group known as The Strange Fruit Project. Creating a vibe that can slide right next to
the likes of Slum Village and Little Brother, From Divine is a beautifully crafted work that fuses solid production with heavenly vocals and solid emceeing. From Divine has great moments that include “Waiting”, with its precise chopped vocal sample sandwiched within an up tempo track. The sensual stylings of “Tropical Rum” build a smoky groove atmosphere as the emcees slither amongst a Caribbean backdrop. Not to be outdone, the vocal samples that float along the keys of “Maintain” provide a sound that makes the listener want to grab a shorty by the hips and groove the night
away. The trio of emcees does justice to each song as they blend perfectly with each quality track.

    Soul Travellin is the follow up album and falls just a notch below its predecessor. The trio still sounds sharp as ever, complimenting each other very well on the beautifully crafted “Gotta Love” and the jovial “Oh Yeah”. That sound from the previous album is still intact, but somehow not as sharp as “From Devine”. Nonetheless a great album which, if listened to by itself, can still garner much attention with its intelligent rhymes and melodic tunes.

    If there is anything to be said thats bad about From Divine and Soul Travelin, its the fact that both projects are absolutely interchangeable. Each joint stays along the same vibe as the last never really injecting adrenaline in either project. Bad thing? No, not really because sometimes you need something smooth and laid-back to get you through your day.  On a larger scale, some people want more variety and fluxuation in tempo and vibe. But you cant please them all can you? And with that Strange Fruit Project does hip-hop justice in an era terrorized with bling.

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