The Reviews are in:
Wayne Harada
Honolulu Advertiser
• Distinguishing notes: Kutmaster Spaz has
emerged as one of the powerhouses and beacons of the deejay-remix genre.
His rapping and resourceful blends of reggae and blues combined with
harmonic vocals by male and female artists make for hearty party fare,
for listening or dancing. Because of the emphasis on melodic matter,
this collection has musical merit as well as ingenuity in mixing hip-hop
modes and themes.
• The outlook: Strictly for the young and
hip.
• Our take: A skillful second CD by Spaz.
John Berger
Honolulu Star Bulletin
Kutmaster Spaz is back to showcase
a new group of guest rappers, singers, musicians and scratch- mixers.
Spaz is one of the few survivors of the early local hip-hop scene,
and as a performer still represents the "old skool" sound,
but he and his guests present some worthy original ideas.
"Many Rivers" rolls on an interesting blend of sounds that
includes funky undercurrents possibly inspired by Parliament/Funkadelic. "Have
You Ever?" poses provocative questions over scratch-mixing and guitar
riffs. "Shining Star" uses an Earth Wind & Fire hook to
drive Spaz's musical autobiography. Most of Spaz's guests deserve recognition,
but producer Aaron Kaonohi provides no information on them.
The one dud, "Rumors (Stop Telling Lies)," lacks imagination
-- there's nothing creative in imitating Shaggy or ripping off "No
Woman, No Cry."
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