PMC jams into local hip-hip

There aren't many songs to talk about on this project, but what it lacks in quantity it makes up for in quality. The record starts with a bang, PMC delivering solidly over a smooth battle groove on "Recognize." The next song, called "My Brother's Ke

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eper," is a head-nodder, featuring PMC and guests Money Mogul and Ypsilanti's own SUN, all flipping over a quirky flute sample. The production by Oops Entertainment is easy to listen to, and PMC's lyrics fit well over them, as evidenced on another track, "Power Moves."

The other songs, "Judas" and the low-key "Mindscapes" are also good listens.

As good as these five songs are, the problem is just that - they're the only five songs worth listening to. The other 5 tracks on the album are useless interludes and an uninspired freestyles over a jacked Mos Def and Tarab Kweili beat. Listeners could have gotten more for their money if there were four or five more compelling, original songs on the album instead. Also, Proof is one of the hottest up-and-coming rappers in hip-hop, and when people who know of him see his name on a project, they expect him to drop one of the verses that got him a spotlight in April's "Unsigned Hype" section of "The Source" magazine. What they get, though, is Proof interviewing PMC three times. Bor-ing.

Flaws aside, PMC's debut shows a lot of promise. When his full-length album comes out, he may wind up as the next major name to come out of "The D." Don't take my word for it, though: Check him out and decide for yourself.

Reviewed by

Daily Arts Writer

Quan Williams

Real Entertainment

04-13-99