These dudes need to be heard to be believed, but it’s like being sent back to the great, grim days of Black Moon, Channel Live and Mobb Deep. Add to that just the right amount of fresh, new school elements. They’re sick, and their recent mention in XXL magazine as “Ones to Watch” is way more than warranted. (This review originally appeared on the Bring That Beat Back blog and was written by Jack Devo.)

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