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Kidz in The Hall - School was MY Hustle
10th Jun 2007
KIDZ IN THE HALL - SCHOOL WAS MY HUSTLE
When you listen to Kidz In The Halls' debut album "School Was My Hustle" you quickly get the feeling that not only do Jabaril Evans aka Naledge (a published author at the age of 15) and Michael Aguilar aka Double-0 (a standout track star who competed in the 2004 Olympics) fit together like pieces of a puzzle, but have created an album that is as unique as it is refreshing. Meeting at the University of Pennsylvania, their background was in stark contrast to most of what modem day hip hop propigates, a genre riddled with drug talk and violence. In fact, they are quite proud of their upbringing. Kidz In The Hall tells listeners that while some of the street talk is real and not to be taken lightly, it does not have to be the life you lead. Their message is strongly rooted in the idea that there are options, and those options can create a wealth of possibilities beyond life on the block.
On "Wassup Je, the third track on the album, Naledge raps, " I do this for the thugs, I do this for the hipsters, I do this for the backpack n*ggas holdin' their fists up.,." Similar lines throughout the album reassure listeners that the message is not being sent to one group of people, but instead its a message that anyone from anywhere can associate with. It is extraordinary music made for ordinary people. In the words of Naledge, "The reason why we make dope music is because it isn't forced or fiftered. Musically, we are two like-minded individuals and we strive to make a unique sound that is unordinary but portrays the lives of ordinary people.
"Hip Hop is like literature and not everybody is interested reading the same things. The rap game is full of either cheap comic books or people pretending to be Shakespeare; no one is providing 'A Raisin in the Sun' - like shizzle anymore. To me, ordinary people provide some of the most masterful and relatable stories." Naledge's point could not be more apparent than on a song like "Hypocrite" where the rapper, often referred to as the Prince of the Chi, pokes fun at the serious issue of being faithful in a relationship while also calling out some girls for their "groupie" tendencies.
And if relationships and social messages are not enough to convince a listener of the duo's talent, much of the album is made up of songs like "Cruise Contrd,""Meelz Fall Off," and 4Don't Stop," which will have listeners nof thinking too hard, but instead bobbing their heads as Double-Os beat knocks and Naledge exudes an energy that resonates the enjoyment he gets out of making music. KIdz in the Hall is looking to become one of hip-hops most admired acts, destined to leave a legacy of artistic brilliance. Double 0, the producer/DJ and Naledge, the lyricist/MC, are reviving a format that Gangstarr, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, and Run DMC established as the standard in eariy-90s hip-hop. With their debut release, "School Was My Hustle" Naledge and Double 0 are ready to wow both listeners and critics with not just songs, but anthems about life.
"This is a superb hip hop album that harks back to the day of the B-Boy, live battle mics and breakin. True school hip hop at it's best. If you are feeling the likes of Jurrassic 5, Gang Starr, Pete Rock & CL Smooth and DJ Premier you need to buy this LP!!!" Mr Mutdog - Skiddle.com
RELEASED: 16th APRIL 2007
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