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Fighting is in Homeboy Sandman s blood. As a teen growing up in Queens, he tussled with bouncers; he talks of his struggle to walk the straight and narrow. But winning comes to him just as naturally - his father, a heavyweight boxer who emigrated from the Dominican Republic to New York, never lost a fight. But in the match that would be his last, he watched his defeated opponent s father pick up his son s teeth scattered around the ring. Though unschooled, he left boxing behind and became a community lawyer. Clearly his father s son, Homeboy went to law school before dropping out to become a teacher instead, emerging onto the hip hop scene in 2007. By his second album, 2008 s Actual Factual Pterodactyl , he was already being touted by XXL for his sharp lyrics and irresistibly melodic flow which form an elastic instrument which few MCs can match. First Of A Living Breed , his first full-length release on Stones Throw, only solidifies Homeboy s reputation in New York s grassroots hip hop world as a rapper with a penchant for weaving witticism into even his most serious messages, with according to Rolling Stone - a skill for wordplay that keeps you hooked .
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Very good album as expected from a rapper of such immense talent. I much prefer his Good sun album but this release I believe is one of many good albums in him.
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4.2 out of 5 stars
6 reviews
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very complete, polished album
20 Dec 2012
By ActuallyBrown
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Homeboy Sandman has been one of my favorite rappers for a few years now (since I heard Actual Factual Pterodactyl back in 2008) because he packs so much substance in such a melodic, rhythmic lyrical flow.
The musical choices of this album are very moody and sound-effect heavy. The sound effects are used as instruments, which is a welcome sonic quality to play off of Homebody Sandman's vocal inflections. There isn't a particular recurring theme in the album, but as the album winds down the songs definitely have a 'tapering' feel to them. However, I think the album can be listened to in any random order and still sound complete, as a multitude of emotions, thoughts, and reactions are covered here (see: Illuminati, Not Really, For The Kids, Couple Bars, and Mine All Mine for the range).
The one track that I found slightly out of place was Cedar and Sedgwick, which may make more sense played backwards (???). But beyond that track, the only thing that I feel is somewhat missing from your standard hip-hop album is an interlude/skit or two. Not necessary, and Sand's not really known for skits, so I can do without them. Besides, that reduces the skippability of a full run-through listen.
There are so many people that tell me how they don't listen to Hip-Hop anymore because what's on the radio. The problem is that they're looking in the wrong place, or truthfully they're not 'looking' at all. You can definitely play this album at a company party and not have to cringe about possibly upsetting sensitive people. Please pick this up for your friend that claims to love hip-hop, or pick this up for yourself to get encouraged about Rap again.
There is still a presence, and the proof is in the pudding.
The musical choices of this album are very moody and sound-effect heavy. The sound effects are used as instruments, which is a welcome sonic quality to play off of Homebody Sandman's vocal inflections. There isn't a particular recurring theme in the album, but as the album winds down the songs definitely have a 'tapering' feel to them. However, I think the album can be listened to in any random order and still sound complete, as a multitude of emotions, thoughts, and reactions are covered here (see: Illuminati, Not Really, For The Kids, Couple Bars, and Mine All Mine for the range).
The one track that I found slightly out of place was Cedar and Sedgwick, which may make more sense played backwards (???). But beyond that track, the only thing that I feel is somewhat missing from your standard hip-hop album is an interlude/skit or two. Not necessary, and Sand's not really known for skits, so I can do without them. Besides, that reduces the skippability of a full run-through listen.
There are so many people that tell me how they don't listen to Hip-Hop anymore because what's on the radio. The problem is that they're looking in the wrong place, or truthfully they're not 'looking' at all. You can definitely play this album at a company party and not have to cringe about possibly upsetting sensitive people. Please pick this up for your friend that claims to love hip-hop, or pick this up for yourself to get encouraged about Rap again.
There is still a presence, and the proof is in the pudding.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A breath of fresh air in the rap game
26 Sep 2012
By Antmusic Fan
- Published on Amazon.com
This a very enjoyable album, and that is from someone who doesn't listen to rap very often. Many of the songs feel more like spoken word poetry ("Illuminati," "4 Corners," etc.). It is nice to hear an album that doesn't feel the need swear every couple words (this isn't a "clean" album either...it just doesn't wallow in the depths). Homeboy takes the high road with his lyrical/rhyme content. Homeboy can rap extremely well. He can't sing very well, but thankfully he doesn't do it much...and it ACTUALLY does work sometimes ("For the Kids"). BUT his singing wavers on the title track ("First of a Living Breed") which is otherwise a great song (he holds out the last note of a few words and it is a little cringe worthy). Some songs have touches of Eminem ("Eclipsed") and some have touches of Common. There are a few moments of humor with word play...especially in "Couple Bars (Honey, Sugar, Darling, Sweetie, Baby, Boo)". I HIGHLY recommend "For the Kids" because it is a fun sounding song that tells it like it is (anti-stereotype, anti-idolizing models, etc.). I joined Stone Throw's Drip and got this album when it came out, and I'm pretty happy that I did.
Favorites and stand out tracks:
"Whatchu Want From Me?"
"For the Kids" (an awesome and amazing message)
"Not Really"
"Rain"
Favorites and stand out tracks:
"Whatchu Want From Me?"
"For the Kids" (an awesome and amazing message)
"Not Really"
"Rain"
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This album is awesome
27 Sep 2012
By Mr. Locario
- Published on Amazon.com
Homeboy Sandman is one of my favorite artist out right now. If you like hip hop you will love this album
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4.2 out of 5 stars
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