Diamond District "In The Ruff"

I didn't see a review for this one and thought that it needed one. I bought 22 albums in the past month and i can't take this one out of rotation. I don't want to overhype it because it's new to me but through about 10 listens it could become my favorite release of 09. This album is what east coast boom bap is supposed to sound like. The production by Oddisee is nothing short of amazing. X.O. and Yu do a great job spitting over the beats. I really can't see this one ever falling under a 4.5 for me. There's nothing wrong with it and i'm confident that it will stand the test of time. Most of you have probably already heard it, if you haven't do yourself a favor and check it out.

Co-sign. Production is flawless on this one. The emcees are cool, but I think the production hides their flaws well. 4.5 for me...creeping up to a 5 every day.

This and the instrumentals never leave my disc changer...