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    Locke

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    (2001)

    Reviewed by Bert Gangl

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    Label Syntax RecordsThe Phantom Tollbooth2003
    hip hoprap

    Eschewing flash and eccentricity for consistency and an impressive pop sensibility, Locke's thought-provoking raps and rock-solid musical backing keep things flowing in fine fashion from start to finish. The soft jazz-tinged "Only a Moment Away," featuring guest raps from Braille, is the perfect soundtrack for a spring afternoon cruise with the top down. An ideal entry point for those who still approach the hip-hop genre with some skepticism.

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