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If points for creativity were the only criteria for reviews, Emcee Will E.P.Õs This Pound of Flesh (2006) would likely warrant Album of the Year. The sheer scope of this double-disc, two-and-a-half hour opus alone is impressive, but would be ridden with pitiful self-importance were it not quite listenable and frankly, quite good. Throughout the course of the 38 tracks here, Will E.P. raps, argues with himself, recites fairy tales, laughs maniacally at his own jokes, discusses everything from politics to sex changes, imitates a baboon Ð oh, and there are appearances from supporting characters named Dark Monk and The Elf. For points of reference, combine the left-field experimentalism of Quasimoto with RedmanÕs comedic flair, and toss in a dose of early Gravediggaz for good measure. Musically, there are mock club bangers, old school boom-bap, Def Jukie-like claustrophobia, odd time signatures Ð you get the point. ThereÕs probably some arcane, theatrical concept about cannibalism or something to the record, but it remains lost on me even after a dozen or so listens. I can just imagine Will E.P. in some darkened basement in upstate New York, the stale air choked with the stench of cigarettes and coffee, meticulously crafting this album in the early hours of the morning. Naturally, This Pound of Flesh is more effective in small doses, and the comedic skits and interludes have little replay value, but IÕm having trouble recalling the last time a record was this flat-out entertaining.
http://floodwatchmusic.com/blog2/2007/07/08/a-trio-of-recent-releases-2/ - Flood Watch Music
On the record, he throws together old school hip-hop beats and rhymes with modern electronic and ambient sounds, and adds a touch of sketch-comedy to fill up the space between. I think it works for the music and feel he's pushing. Man... 38 Tracks is a dense amount of material to get through, so if you're gonna check out his stuff, head to his Myspace Page and stream through the highlights.
- baticalbeats.com
Manic street impeacher NYCÕs tough lifestyle seems to have driven
Emcee Will EPto the edge of insanity,
albeit a brinkwhere Cypress Hill meets Quasimoto and develops a severe case ofADHD. Numerous skits teeter toward borderline disturbingÐ ÔAlien Crotch HoneyÕ, especially. But over two discs confusion appears to be the very point. - Hip Hop Connection UK
Best Rap Song 2007 "Freedom"
Best CD Design/Art - Toronto Exclusive Magazine
You canÕt play this album and not have a good time. - Sidehatch Vault
Discography
THIS POUND OF FLESH 2007 -- 2 cd 38 tracks
In the pliestocene: BADDEST AND THE HIPPEST
Maroon - THE FUNKY RECORD (1989) Maroon
LET THE MUSIC TAKE YOU HIGHER (1990) Maroon
THE MUTHERPLUCKER (1992) emcee Will E P
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Emcee Will E.P. was there at the birth of rap (arbrecordings.com) went into hibernation. Back now. Kept the rhymes, collage art form, left the rest. Working with a great American art form in an idiosyncratic way, no self sensorship, if you want something truly and deeply original, open your mind a crack.
DJ Arisa Sound is half Thai, half Mexican, lived in Paris, new to NYC as of 2007. Speaks 4 languages, plays 3 instruments and sings. A real talent, she DJs all over the city from myspace.com/marisasound
"If points for creativity were the only criteria for reviews, Emcee Will E.P.’s This Pound of Flesh (2007) would likely warrant Album of the Year. The sheer scope of this double-disc, two-and-a-half hour opus alone is impressive, but would be ridden with pitiful self-importance were it not quite listenable and frankly, quite good. Throughout the course of the 38 tracks here, Will E.P. raps, argues with himself, recites fairy tales, laughs maniacally at his own jokes, discusses everything from politics to sex changes, imitates a baboon – oh, and there are appearances from supporting characters named Dark Monk and The Elf. ... I’m having trouble recalling the last time a record was this flat-out entertaining."
— Floodwatchmusic.com
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