Music Review

Rhyme & Reason (1997)

Various Artists
Reviewed by James Bernard | Jan 31, 1997
EW's GRADE
B+

Details Lead Performance: Various Artists

R&R reveals that East Coasters like A Tribe Called Quest and West Coasters like Mack 10 are moving musically closer, as the rap's grooves get deeper and smoother. Meanwhile, Memphis' Eightball & MJG and Chicago's Crucial Conflict add a truly national flavor. More than a hodgepodge of singles, Rhyme & Reason sounds surprisingly cohesive.

Originally posted Jan 31, 1997 Published in issue #364 Jan 31, 1997 Order article reprints

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