Planet Asia - Medicine
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Artist: Planet AsiaEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2006-10-03
Music Label: Abb Records
Soundtracks:
- Da Prescription
- Thick Ropes
- Get Active
- All the Names
- Over Your Head
- In Love With You
- That's On Me
- On Your Way
- Get Down Or Lay Down
- The Medicine
- Sick & Move
- Ghetto's Thirsty
- The Hustle Pt.2
- No Questions Asked
- Old Timer Thoughts - Defari
- Dilated Agents
Music reviews of Medicine
Music Review: Overdosing.
Rating: 4 Stars
Planet Asia has been a foundation of the West Coast underground movement for years, and has been one of my favorite below-the-radar emcees based on his rhymes, and flow alone; however, PA hasn't really released the classic album I know he's capable of yet. Grand Opening suffered from poor production, as did the majority of his albums that followed; the Medicine is the exception. The production, handled almost exclusively by Evidence with some guest producer-spots, is the best soundscape Asia's had to work with in his career thus far.
Planet Asia is one of the most talented pure emcees in the game, yet he never really establishes himself as the God emcee that his talents show he's capable of. Part of that may have to do with his limited subject matter; Planet Asia is almost strictly street-tales, and braggodocious boasts. His entire approach is almost punchlines; and while PA is definitely a very flexible emcee, he never really pushes himself. In other words, it's rather hard to get connected with Asia; he isn't breaking any new ground. He's solid, yes, but no new concepts are being introduced in his work that are going to influence future emcees, and he's basically saying the same thing every other cat in the underground is spitting.
Still, hip-hop isn't always about being revolutionary; sometimes, you just want some of the same thing you've been hearing, as long as it's delivered in a satisfying manner. Planet Asia spits the same thing cats like Juelz Santana are at the moment, yet he does it in a manner that will make a fan out of you. The malevolent, and boastful subject matter is definitely familiar territory, but Asia manages to handle it with enough flair to keep you listening.
Asia could still benefit from a producer more suited to his flow(DJ Muggs, perhaps?), but Evidence does a more than substantial job in his role, and Planet Asia continues providing the heat. The Medicine won't blow your mind, but it certainly isn't a weak offering; let's just hope it's a sign of better things to come from Planet Asia.
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