Sphere of Hip-Hop

Change - The Stimulus Plan
Indie
Released 2009 (free download from Sphereofhiphop.com)

Sphere album review

I just reviewed this EP and it was an amazing EP Anno Domini's production was solid and "Not A Stranger" was my favorite track!

from the original General Discussion topic:

BillyBo wrote:

EliasG wrote:I am looking forward to it, and I think I might even be on it, but I'm not sure.

yes. on that one song that has a sample by that one group that my wife and i like. i'm going to have your voice in my next life.

if i can be "that guy" and talk this one up before it's released: DANG. Change's best work yet. Like REALLY his best work. not "his best work" because it's new and i'm trying to jock him and/or overhype a mediocre album. nah. it's completely honest (Change's M.O.), open, transparent, and set over mostly Anno Domini beats. DING DING DING - that's a winning combo. actually, i think this one is worthy enough for us Sphere heads to petition Change to press a few of these up so we can purchase a physical copy. it's too good to be free. but, i guess that would defeat the purpose of the title.

Change good work bro! I agree with Billy that this is your best yet. I'm still soaking it in but the whole thing seems really polished and just feels good to the ears.

Did Anno Domini get some of his samples from Folklore PS3? Serious question because there's a couple piano parts that are exactly the same. I don't think I've ever heard of Anno Domini but I really like his style. You guys need to work together more in the future.

I took a listen and it was as good ep. Not a Stranger was the standout track. It all came together on that one.

Production was strong as well, some nice beats.

Change you sound really nice on these tracks, I enjoyed this EP alot and will keep it in rotation for quite awhile. Any plans to come back through SC this summer?

The EP's good, but Not A Stranger is tied up in my book with Ignite Me for best track. However, I also like the first two tracks (forgot the names, sorry), Dedication & An Excellent Few. Real good stuff.

you know, I like the concept of EPs. It's concentrated mercury, and in Change's case, coal-harden diamond. This has allowed Change to take quality material and release it, FREE. Now, I'm all for the free releases, but this material is worthy of cash purchases. The production is very fluid, and his skills on the mic have not wavered one iota. It's a good work, a great work even.

Congrats Change!

BillyBo wrote:from the original General Discussion topic:

BillyBo wrote:

EliasG wrote:I am looking forward to it, and I think I might even be on it, but I'm not sure.

yes. on that one song that has a sample by that one group that my wife and i like. i'm going to have your voice in my next life.

if i can be "that guy" and talk this one up before it's released: DANG. Change's best work yet. Like REALLY his best work. not "his best work" because it's new and i'm trying to jock him and/or overhype a mediocre album. nah. it's completely honest (Change's M.O.), open, transparent, and set over mostly Anno Domini beats. DING DING DING - that's a winning combo. actually, i think this one is worthy enough for us Sphere heads to petition Change to press a few of these up so we can purchase a physical copy. it's too good to be free. but, i guess that would defeat the purpose of the title.

I have to concur with BillyBo, this is EXCELLENT work. Every track has great production as well as great lyrics and delivery. I love Not A Stranger ft: Elias and Ignite Me. Also I don't know who did the hook for Family Ties but she compliments the track very nice and should have her name on the credits. Praverb has a nice feature that lifts you up half way through the album which is good due to the heavy contented story telling throughout. Anno Domini really does kill it on the boards as well. I guess you know it's good when Sintax and manCHILD are both on a track and it isn't the best song on the EP (even though that track is still very good). This is GREAT work from Change and I agree is worthy of paying money for. He has blessed us with some great muisc and I pray the Lord blesses him in return for it.

Anno Domini? dope..mah man Optimus works with this guy...dope stuff..Ima have to peep this record...Lata

really impressed with this one. i enjoyed it and will def. be spinning it.

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