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| Sevin - All or none |
| Release: | All or none |
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| Media: | [Audio CD] | | Released: | 1999 [ Listen to HHH from this era on Spotify ] |
| Recordlabel: | Indie (Independant Release) |
| Info: | 1. Genesis
2. Represent
3. Slow ya Roll
4. Swang Sum'
5. 916 Wayz
6. Rezurrection
7. You Know
8. In Tha Breeze - featuring Minister RMB
9. Breaking Down
10. All or None
11. Full Clip
12. Suicidal Tendenciez
13. Every Knee
14. Symphonic Sermon
15. Revelation |
| Rating: | Our users rated this release: 7.8 out of 10
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| | Review: | Regardless of genre, it is imperative that an artist have a
trademark. Whether that is a specific sound, look, or type
of content, there must be something that distinguishes you
within the market place and makes you different than every
one else.
With that said, enter Sevin. This West Coast rapper enters
the scene with his debut release titled "All or None". The
Sacramento native has ties to urban duo The Kenoly Brothers
(sons of famous praise & worship leader Ron Kenoly). He
debuts on their own Next Generation Ministry Records.
With ties this musically diverse, which way would Sevin's
musical presentations lead?
Well, from the opening track to the final beat, this album
in a word is "different". A look at his album cover will
tell you that he's really shooting for a different vibe.
The imagery is almost gothic with Sevin being solely
surrounded by seven candles. The dark feel finds its way on
the album as he delivers a powerful and potent message in
modified 'gangsta style', amid tracks that are far from
what one may expect from a rapper.
The leadoff cut, "Genesis" is symbolic as it merely marks
the beginning of the "Sevin experience" as the MC freely
speaks his mind on a variety of issues preparing you for his
15-track journey. There are some intriguing stopovers along
the way which will keep folks talking for quite a while.
Sevin's lyrical content and instrumentals will grab your
attention, with some lyrics being are catchy, and others
being downright controversial. Throughout the album, he
refers to his peeps as hogz, which represents his brothers
and sisters who are 'Hooked on God'.
On "Represent", Sevin states his undying devotion to
representing Christ in the world and establishes himself as
a hardcore spiritual soldier. From here on in, Sevin
launches a hard-hitting, in-your-face, hardcore offensive
against the enemy, an attack that is not for the weak of
heart. Tracks such as "You Know" and "Full Clip" fit
this mold. So does "All or None", a fast-flowing number
which features The Kenoly Brothers supporting with soulful
vocals.
Sevin switches gears completely on "Breaking Down", taking
the time to show us his softer side. He puts his emcee
persona to the side and merely sings us a ballad in which he
declares his dependancy on Christ. This slow and gentle
worship also highlights his solo piano skills.
As for those controversial lyrics, they are certainly
memorable, making you wonder what Sevin will say next. On
"In Tha Breeze", he joins forces with partners RMB,
Prolific, and Apokalipz. Together, they deliver make a very
different comparison as they state, "What you asking fo'…/
You already been told / The devil is a pimp / so don't be
his ho."
Sevin also delivers a "Symphonic Sermon" which perhaps
qualifies as one of the longest rap tracks in holy hip-hop
history. This street proclamation is almost ten minutes long
and is laced with unique instrumentation (synth-based
medieval harmonic choruses frequently emerge) and choice
lyrics. He never swerves from difficult issues of the
street, addressing the fact that young believers can, and
often do come from histories that include prostitution and
other seriously sordid evils.
So is it controversy or raw talent that makes this album
interesting? It's both. One thing that can't be disputed
is that Sevin is definitely hardcore and has launched a
potent lyrical attack on the enemy.
Producers: Original Sound, Sevin
album release date: September, 2001
Next Generation Ministries Music
— reviewed by Gerard Bonner and Stan North — | | source: GospelFlava.com, added: May 09, 2006 |  |
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