Pugs Atomz & Rashid Hadee - Stormy

Pugs Atomz and Rashid Hadee have forged their individual paths and together look to establish a new mark of excellence on the DJBooth.net and FakeShoreDrive.com Presented “Stormy” LP.

“Stormy” blends Hadee’s soulful interpretations along with Atomz evocative lyrical imagery to create an elemental integration that juxtaposes humor and intuition. Hadee and Atomz meld their unique and acclaimed styles to reign their own brand of musical understandings of love, life, and hip-hop. Guest vocals are kept to a minimum (Von Pea drops in on “Hand on the Bible”) and the production is handled mostly by Hadee, with help from Grant Parks, Race, Hakeem, Fathom 9, Ram Nation, Tall Black Guy, and Duro.

Recorded between 2007 and 2009, take a walk into the world of two of Chicago’s brightest; welcome to the “Stormy” LP.

Fans can also check out Pugs Atomz's previous albums: Pugs Atomz - Kinda Like A Mixtape

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	Posted on Nov 30, 2009

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As Pugs & Rashid kick off first track "Back Again," they immediately unleash a flood of positivism and good vibes. Its sped-up sample is irresistible, its optimism infectious, the duo hits it out of the park on the first try. Followed by 14 more tracks, it's the first peak of several, which come at a steady pace. They basically create feel good music with a message, which they certainly accomplish, in my opinion.

The beauty of "Stormy LP" is that there are sixteen such moments, conjoined in tight cohesion, yet flowing with a fluid motion. And while the mood is often a laid back one, the product is never less than enthralling. It flows together remarkably well, which is a testament to the duo's acumen. The chemistry conveyed from these individuals indicates no fleeting relationship. Production is crackly and warm, borrowing from the old boom bap design of the rap's earlier days, providing a smooth and rich environment for Pugs & Rashid to flex their lyrical muscles. A sonic feast!!!

16 tracks in length, there are NO filler tracks. Throughout Pugs proves his worth as a solid emcee with a great voice, tight rhyme structure, solid delivery, and lyrics for days. Rashid also proves he has enough talent to share the stage with Pugs, though not being quite as rock solid as Pugs on the mic. Still, with its combination of challenging rhythms, vibrant samples and articulate lyricism, the two have carved out a solid entry in their catalog.

Whether or not this release points to any future direction the duo takes is to be seen, but after hearing this, I hope that this won't be their last album. Truly a gripping project that totally flexes the skills of some young and very talented artists. Huge props to all parties involved on this tape. A healthy 4 for me. Straight up SOLID album and I have no complaints and couldn’t ask for more from it.

My Top Picks:

1. I'll Wait For You
2. Back Again
3. Mercy
4. Take The Hurt Away
5. Tell You Bout It
6. In The Air
7. Hand On The Bible

(Seriously, I could've listed all of 'em 16 on the Picks)

Posted on Dec 02, 2009

BiggKEV DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 251	Rating: BiggKEV's Top Rated Songs bangin mixtape
	Posted on Dec 08, 2009

Schkym DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 1	Rating: Schkym's Top Rated Songs Love it!
	Posted on Dec 28, 2009

DJZ DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 221	Rating: DJZ's Top Rated Songs Beats and quality are not that good .. I was not that impressed .. Overall just ok
	Posted on Apr 16, 2010