Beneath the Surface (GZA, 1999)
This is a major disappointment. The beats on the whole aren't too far behind Pro Tools, but there aren't any standout bangers either. It's biggest failing is that it's one of the least album-like albums I've heard since the 60s, and instead feels like a random melange of guest verses and skits. GZA's lyrics are still often brilliant but limited here mostly to battle rap, which while fun is far from his richest subject matter. Some good guest verses, I liked Hell Razah more here than on the Sunz of Man album.
Choice cuts: Beneath the Surface, Hip Hop Fury, 1112
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