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FRESH !!! From OKAYPLAYER.COM
Eddie Meeks
After This I'll Holla (On Everything I Love)
Asylum Entertainment/Domination Recordings; 2006
As only one-third of the little known group Prophetix, Eddie Meeks has hardly been a name to check for. In fact, the Atlanta based “Tennessean don dada” is only now releasing his debut, though ten years deep in the industry. Fortunately it was worth the wait, as After This I’ll Holla is a strong introduction to Meeks’ solo talents and individual promise.
What separates Meeks from other Southern artists is his attention to hip-hop’s roots. While other emcees spit over crunk jams or beats of the new snap movement, Meeks’ records continue the time-honored tradition of sampling old soul music. On “!!!BUMPtro!!!” Meeks conventionally employs a familiar string sample until the frenetic drums kick in, blurring the distinction between Southern and conventional hip-hop. This theme carries throughout the album as Meeks confidently blends musical styles. Later “Mannishlude” dissolves into the highlight “Grown Folklore,” an anthemic track sporting a captivating blues guitar lick and a chorus straight out of Hustle & Flow.
Like any good lyricist, Meeks also has a few tracks with lyrics to match his beats. On “A Daughters Serenade,” Meeks makes good use of a flute chop, while supporting a strong message toward his daughter. He also breaks down the fakeness of the industry on “E-M-Pereal,” and reps the South on “Fist Fulla Biscuits.” Though most tracks are without a central theme, Meeks draws the listener in with both exceptional enthusiasm and his Bun-B like baritone.
Most songs benefit from great beat-changeups, although some of his later songs suffer poor rhythms; “Intangible” sounds like 80’s pop drivel, and “Perserverence” never manages to grab the listener’s attention. Still Meeks does finish strong with “On Everything I Love,” an optimistic look at the future, not unlike the view one might maintain on Meeks’ promising solo career.
– Miles Duncan
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| Thursday, February 16, 2006 |
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Wassup people???
If you get a chance, be sure to check us out @:
Back 2 Basics Hip Hop Affair
Saturday Febuary 18th
Club Fire and Ice
starring
Eddie Meeks
Binkis Recs.
J Scienide/ Lost n Found Dept
Hosted by the one and only Supastition
D.J. Jon Doe on the Wheels!!!!!
$10 Dollars at the door.
Come thru !!! |
| Posted by BIG MEEKS at 3:40 PM |
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| Saturday, February 11, 2006 |
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REST IN PEACE DILLA DAWG!!!
YOU WILL BE MISSED!!! |
| Posted by BIG MEEKS at 10:19 AM |
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| Tuesday, February 07, 2006 |
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NEW EDDIE MEEKS REVIEW FROM WWW.HEAVYCONTACT.COM
Eddie Meeks
After This... I'll Holla (On Everythang I Love) (Domination Records)
Originally from Tennessee, now working out of Atlanta in the trio of hype mc’s Prophetix, Eddie Meeks is putting the world on notice that the south isn’t just dirty dirty; it’s dirty and more real than ever. Being in the game since the early 90’s has given Meeks the time to perfect his craft and develop his original style. The time is now for the “Tennessean don dada” to step up, and his first full length solo joint: After This...I'll Holla (On Everythang I Love) is coming at you like a size 15 aimed straight at your forehead. This captivating collection of 20 hype tracks takes off as we come to the short but banging track: “Fuck the Dumb Shit”. Just a taste of what is to come as the album blazes forward, Dumb Shit pounds at you with sharp lyrics and the sax loop that will have your neck hurting from the excessive nod syndrome. It doesn’t stop there, Grown Folklore, full of wit, great punch lines, and a sick blues riff has Willie Evans Jr. along for the ride and comes off as one of the best tracks on the album. As a survey of the current hip-hop world, E-M-Pereal spills Meeks’ thoughts on the game, and sucka’s that get over at the moment. Not to be missed is the heartfelt track: A Daughters Serenade. This joint is on point in production, rhymes and message, as it serves up a breath fresh air in the hip-hop world where misogynic content gets over more often than not. Other standout tracks include the killer Sasquatch Feet, What’s it All About, Fist Fulla Biscuits, Change Everything, and Perseverance. -- D
A powerful solo debut, After This...I'll Holla, will have heads that know Meeks more than satisfied. Those that have not had the pleasure to get to know his raw style will get their fill from this album and be begging for more.
www.DominationRec.com
www.Prophetix.net
http://www.myspace.com/prophetix
http://www.myspace.com/bigmeeks |
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