Jake One-White Van Music 4/5It appears that the independent producers are making the best hip-hop records lately. From Marco Polo's "Port Authority" to S1's "Music Box," the bunch of rapper-one producer compilations have been the most promising albums in recent memory. Jake One is no different as he releases "White Van Music," one of the best albums to come out in 2008.
For those that don't know, Jake One is responsible for De La Soul's "Rock Co.Kane Flow," a beat that had everyone from 50 Cent to Busta Rhymes fighting for. Afterwards, Jake One has made his name known featuring his production on 50 Cent's "Curtis" solidifying his spot as the go to beat-smith if you're looking for boom-bap, hard drum tracks.
"White Van Music" doesn't disappoint with an a-list roster including "Gangsta Boy" by M.O.P to the addictive "Bless the Child" by Little Brother. There's certain producers that are able to bring the best out of the artists they work with, and Jake has that ability as he goes beyond the underground and recruits Freeway on two songs as well as Busta Rhymes on "Kissin the Curb."
Jake's album also goes to other regions searching for artists like Keak Da Sneak on "Soil Raps," which admittedly I was skeptical after reading his name featured on the album. But I was wrong as the song was a banger, giving me new found respect for an artist I rarely look for.
Ultimately, everyone on the album comes correct. From ex-G-Unit member Young Buck (with an interesting ant-Unit song) "Dead Wrong," to my favorite cut by Posdnous and Slug on "Oh Really," makes this an album that needs to be in your collection. Not to mention, the purchase comes with a bonus instrumental disc to further convince the downloaders to cop it. This album will be in rotation for a while. -PJ
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