FIRST LISTEN & IMPRESSIONS - Apollo Brown & O.C.: Trophies (2012) Release: 1st May

[achewon87]

Just listened to this last night. My word, shit knocks. Probably should be album of the year, did not skip 1 track on this. To be honest best album I have probably heard over the last few yrs. "The Pursuit" and "Anotha One" are my faves right now. And the intro is mad funny. Great production, great execution.

 

[RuffDraft]

Just got the CD today and I have to say is this shit is hot. From beginning to end its nothing but bangers.

One more awakened head! Props :tu

Glad you picked it up as well, you got any favourites? Think it's a contender for one of the best you've heard this year? & If so, what's it alongside?

I got to say Options, The First 48, and Angels Sing are the ones so far.

@bigev240

Nice picks, honestly can't go wrong with the whole release as I think everyone else feels…

Beautiful and refreshing. "Nautica" Lyrics and Beat is classic.

@Legacy804

Dark beat on that one. I think all releases from Mello Music Group encompass 'Beautiful and Refreshing' though. You should check out The Left & Oddisee if you haven't already :tu If you have, who's your favourite on Mello Music Group?

Just listened to this last night. My word, shit knocks. Probably should be album of the year, did not skip 1 track on this. To be honest best album I have probably heard over the last few yrs. "The Pursuit" and "Anotha One" are my faves right now. And the intro is mad funny. Great production, great execution.

@achewon87

Haha @ My word.

Anotha One borrows production from Apollo Brown's 'Clouds' instrumental release from last year, he's incredible as a producer but O.C. did magical work with that track.

Glad you're feeling it, have you checked out Oddisee's People Hear What The See? Check my sig if not :tu

 

[stupot0607]

First impression - Fucking amazing! We The People was the standout from the album so far for me!

i got a confession i never picked up O.C. Jewels. ive had Word life for a long time now aswell.

 

[Meta_Conscious]

I'm still bumping this... he carried this shit with no features... crazy...

 

[RuffDraft]

First impression - Fucking amazing! We The People was the standout from the album so far for me!

i got a confession i never picked up O.C. Jewels. ive had Word life for a long time now aswell.

Good man! Glad you enjoyed it! Pick up Jewelz next!

I'm still bumping this... he carried this shit with no features... crazy...

Co-sign, still bumpin' this too. I think it's got the nod over Oddisee for me too as the album of the year thus far, although I'm yet to give Son of Yvonne a spin despite it being at home (I'm away for 3 weeks).