Karl Hinds – Have Patience (2004) (CD) (FLAC + 320 kbps)
Smiffy@ukhh.com: ”Self-produced sophomore longplayer delivering potent messages through themed wordplay. This project has allowed a frustrated Karl Hinds the creative freedom to wax lyrical about perceived music industry agenda, the importance of staying independent and true to an art, as well as passing social commentary on wider issues facing inner city youth and urban music within 2004. As a direct consequence some of the musical arrangement doesn’t function as a distinct element and merely provides a basic framework for the vocal performance. For some this may be a disappointment but to me it plays towards Karl Hinds main strength – his tight delivery and interwoven lyrical interplay. My personal highlights came during some of the non-industry related tracks such as the tongue in cheek ‘How To Find Wifey’ featuring the effervescent Seanie T, the intensely orchestrated ‘You Piss Me Off’ containing a feisty appearance by Notts based Tempa, and finally ‘Lets Av It’ upon which Hinds and Skinnyman trade verbal punches across an airy organ break. Overall, an enjoyable album with a definitive focus upon Karl Hinds personality and reflective opinions – but isn’t that the point of solo projects and independent hip hop labels? Exactly. ”
1 Intro
2 You Done Know [Featuring] – Seanie T, Toyin
3 Know The Complex
4 Physco Analysis
5 How To Find Wifey
6 Do I Wonna Battle? [Featuring] – ‘Ard Bastard
7 The Verdict
8 Let’s Av It [Featuring] – Skinnyman
9 Your Hip Hop Forgot
10 Leave Me Alone [Featuring] – Jeff 3 Vocals [Featuring] – Tania Green
11 You Piss Me Off [Featuring] – Tempa
12 Still Murdering Em [Featuring] – Grimlok
13 Lord Of Da Bling [Featuring] – Roots Manuva, Seanie T
14 Sliding Doors
15 London Underground Pt.2 (Freestyle)
Don Gramma!!!