Music Review

Slam (1998)

EW's GRADE
B

Details Release Date: Oct 13, 1998; Lead Performance: Various Artists; Genre: Soundtracks

Considering the name. Slam, this rap soundtrack doesn't slam enough, despite tracks by B-boy big Willies like KRS-One and genre-bending contributions from such electronica mavens as DJ Spooky and Esthero. Only Big Punisher's stealthy ''Sex Money & Drugs,'' Q-Tip's bouncy ''Hey,'' and especially Puff disciple Black Rob's naggingly infectious uptown anthem ''I Dare You'' dunk on both poetics and pumping beats. B

Originally posted Jan 08, 1999 Published in issue #466 Jan 08, 1999 Order article reprints

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