Amazon.com: L.A.'s underground rap movement has never really gotten the credit it deserves despite spawning a number of incredibly innovative artists. Thanks to two strong major-label releases, Dilated is on the cusp of the mainstream acceptance they deserve, yet they haven't felt the need to water down their sound for scans a la Black Eyed Peas. On their third album, as always, their beats are on point, from the Alchemist-infused "World on Wheels" to "This Way," produced and vocally accessorized by rap's latest "it" guy Kanye West. Certainly DJ Babu's ability to slice and dice well-produced soul numbers adds a great sonic dimension to most of the cuts. As for the rhymes? Well, Iriscience makes a strong case as to why Dilated might be better off with more of his rhyme contributions. On "Big Business" he plays the "rap Michael Moore," skillfully weighing in on topics of war and surveillance as chopper sounds are blended in to great effect. On the other hand, Evidence hasn't quite stepped up his MC game, so most of his verses don't add much to the overall product value. Neighborhood is your typical Dilated Peoples release: good but not great, and consistent nearly to a fault. One would have hoped that a cut like "Poisonous," a respectable collabo with Devin the Dude, might have put this one over, but it doesn't quite do the trick. It's a solid even listen for sure, but not the "next level" album for which we were all secretly hoping. --Dalton Higgins
Disc 1:
Marathon
Neighborhood Watch
Tryin' To Breathe
Caffeine
Who's Who
Poisonous (featuring Devin The Dude)
Reach Us
Big Business
Love And War
1580 (Skit)
World On Wheels
Closed Session (featuring Defari, Phil Da Agony, Planet Asia)
A Must-Have for any Hip Hop Enthusiast! In my opinion, Dilated Peoples are the best hip-hop group to ever come out of L.A. I know that's a strong statement, but the combinations of lyrics by Evidence and Rakaa over Babu's beats are simply amazing. Most of their stuff is produced by the Alchemist and it always comes out tight! I can't stand rap that talks about bitches and guns all the time. You've got to have a message and showcase your intelligence to get my vote, and that's exactly what Dilated Peoples does. Neighborhood Watch is an amazing album that I highly recommend!
Dilated Peoples - Neighborhood Watch The style is still the same, different production but the same type of lyrics, they kept it real on this album, lyrically for sure. The production on this album is dope. I also didn't find any weak beats on this album. They have a unique style, definitely in the production.
Lyrics are on point, and the beats are just dope. Thats it.
Top 5 1.This Way 2.Love And War 3.Reach Us 4.Poisonous 5.Whos Who
Great Album Good and full album by DP. I liked every track on this album, I havent heard much from there other albums, but I really liked this album. Someone recommended this hiphop album so I went and bought it and liked it alot. Good beats and really good lyrics. Buy this now
#1.Marathon - 10/10 #2.Neighborhood Watch - 10/10 #3.Tryin To Breathe - 10/10 #4.Caffeine - 10/10 #5.Whos Who - 10/10 #6.Poisonous - 10/10 #7.Reach Us - 10/10 #8.Big Business - 10/10 #9.Love And War - 10/10 #10.1580 Skit #11.World On Wheels - 10/10 #12.Closed Session - 10/10 #13.This Way - 10/10 (Bangin Single) #14.DJ Babu In Deep Concentration - 10/10
Classic joints on this album, cop it now
Solid, but there is something missing... When I finally finished listening the whole way through Neighborhood Watch, I felt a little disappointed. They come hard on every track, and the production is sharp (though for the most part not outstanding). The main problem is, no songs live up to the hit single "This Way." And I don't even normally like Kanye... Anyway, while solid on the mic, Dilated Peoples deliver a little less than expected. For fans of the group (I am admittedly pretty unfamiliar with their material), I would guess that this CD would be enjoyable. Otherwise, it's a toss-up.
zero replay value. not worth the 79 cents i paid at allofmp3 the album is just lame, and i wouldnt listen to it again. if you like commerical rap with an intellectual twist, check out kanye west.
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