#rewindreview: L.M.N.O. & Kev Brown ‘Selective Hearing 2’ 2010
Two underground HOP music staples got together to bring a not so subtle collection of songs honoring the great James Brown. L.M.N.O. of the Visionaries and Kev Brown of the Low Budget crew present ‘Selective Hearing 2,’ where the two select to chop up some of the best James Brown quotes and samples for a head nodding adventure. This is thirty-five minutes of pure HOP music that does not leave listener’s feeling overwhelmed from rapping as L.M.N.O. and Kev Brown compliment the vibe and beats on this project like jazz musicians. They are not alone on the mic and incorporate the talents of Mr. Brady, Hassan Mackey, Declaime, Kaimbr, Trek Life, Kenn Starr and Charlie 2na. All voices fitting extremely well among Kev Brown’s beats and the precise scratches by D.J. LD. ‘Selective Hearing 2’ reminds those who appreciate HOP music of why we took to it during those mid to late 1980’s and 1990’s, which was the DNA of James Brown and the soul he provided for black music. “It’s spring again,” so pull this album out for a repeat or dig in for the first time while touching some grass today! What did you think of the album? Singles include: ‘Ya Know’ Listen to QUANTUM LEAP RADIO every Saturday from 4-6p.m. CST & Thursday from 1-3a.m. CST on 90.1 FM KPFT Houston in HD11 Worldwide @kpft.org/listen (under “kpft in HD2”) Catch past episodes by searching and following @https://linktr.ee/QLEAPRADIO