"K.O. Player" Aceyalone / Madlib

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From: Okayplayer - True Notes Vol. 1
Released: 2004

Launched in 2004 by hip-hop outfit the Roots, Okayplayer Records here presents the first volume in a projected series. TRUE NOTES VOL. 1 is an impeccably hip collection of revered artists, including the ground-breaking DJ RJD2 and LA rappers Dilated Peoples, and relative unknowns Nicolay & Supastition, whose hilarious "The Williams" (about a surplus of bills, hence the title) is a highlight.

Dilated Peoples' "Okay" is one of the most self-assured tracks on offer here, but Jean Grae takes the honors for the collection's most rambunctious performance with her effervescent "Fall Back." RJD2 turns up again to produce Roots associate Dice Raw on the strangely relaxed "I Do What I Like," and Virginia rapper Skillz is in his usual take-no-prisoners mode on "Take It Back." TRUE NOTES VOL.1 is both a labor of love for its creators and a fine mix of established and up-and-coming hip-hop artists.Q (p.122) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[T]his is thoughtful, inventive hip hop from artists with something to say..."'