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''Czarface'' was met with generally positive reviews from [[music criticism|music critic]]s. Omar Burgess of HipHopDX said "CZARFACE has no major flaws. It’s obviously not for everyone, yet even when incorporating current critical favorites like Action Bronson and Mr. MFN eXquire, no compromises are made. Inspectah Deck, 7L & Esoteric use '90s East Coast Hip Hop as a blueprint to innovate, and ultimately, that’s what made that era so special in the first place".<ref name=HipHopDX/> Bogar Alonso of [[XXL (magazine)|XXL]] said " |
''Czarface'' was met with generally positive reviews from [[music criticism|music critic]]s. Omar Burgess of HipHopDX said "CZARFACE has no major flaws. It’s obviously not for everyone, yet even when incorporating current critical favorites like Action Bronson and Mr. MFN eXquire, no compromises are made. Inspectah Deck, 7L & Esoteric use '90s East Coast Hip Hop as a blueprint to innovate, and ultimately, that’s what made that era so special in the first place".<ref name=HipHopDX/> Bogar Alonso of [[XXL (magazine)|XXL]] said "Mention of the ‘90s, hip-hop’s supposed last golden era, might make some queeze, and for good reason. Hip-hop purists have long sucked on the decade like a warm thumb, afraid of the cold, mean world that lay ahead. But CZARFACE, also the name for Deck and co.’s group, keeps matters as fresh. The album’s marquee—with names like Roc Marciano, Action Bronson, and Mr. MFN eXquire—assures just that. “Cement 3’s,” “It’s Raw,” and “Poisonous Thoughts”―listed in the order of appearance of the guests mentioned―come off as love letters rather than industry rub-offs. If the above trio were operating in the late ‘90s, they’d be dropping similar heat".<ref name=XXL/> |
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==Track listing== |
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Czarface is a collaborative studio album by American rapper Inspectah Deck and underground hip hop duo 7L & Esoteric. The album was released on February 19, 2013.[1] The album features guest appearances from Roc Marciano, Oh No, Ghostface Killah, Action Bronson, Cappadonna and Vinnie Paz. The albums production comes from 7L, Spada4 and DJ Premier.[2]
Reception
Critical response
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| HipHopDX |   [3] |
| XXL | (XL)[4] |
Czarface was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. Omar Burgess of HipHopDX said "CZARFACE has no major flaws. It’s obviously not for everyone, yet even when incorporating current critical favorites like Action Bronson and Mr. MFN eXquire, no compromises are made. Inspectah Deck, 7L & Esoteric use '90s East Coast Hip Hop as a blueprint to innovate, and ultimately, that’s what made that era so special in the first place".[3] Bogar Alonso of XXL said "Mention of the ‘90s, hip-hop’s supposed last golden era, might make some queeze, and for good reason. Hip-hop purists have long sucked on the decade like a warm thumb, afraid of the cold, mean world that lay ahead. But CZARFACE, also the name for Deck and co.’s group, keeps matters as fresh. The album’s marquee—with names like Roc Marciano, Action Bronson, and Mr. MFN eXquire—assures just that. “Cement 3’s,” “It’s Raw,” and “Poisonous Thoughts”―listed in the order of appearance of the guests mentioned―come off as love letters rather than industry rub-offs. If the above trio were operating in the late ‘90s, they’d be dropping similar heat".[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Producer(s)[5] | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Czarface" (Intro) | 7L | 1:16 |
| 2. | "Air ‘Em Out" | 7L, Spada4 | 2:41 |
| 3. | "Cement 3′s" (featuring Roc Marciano) | 7L, Spada4 | 3:25 |
| 4. | "Czar Refaeli" (featuring Oh No) | 7L, Spada4 | 4:00 |
| 5. | "Rock Beast" | 7L, Spada4 | 2:55 |
| 6. | "Savagely Attack" (featuring Ghostface Killah) | 7L | 3:20 |
| 7. | "Marvel Team-Up" | 7L | 2:27 |
| 8. | "It’s Raw" (featuring Action Bronson) | 7L, Spada4 | 4:47 |
| 9. | "Let It Off" | DJ Premier | 4:22 |
| 10. | "Word War 4" | 7L | 2:51 |
| 11. | "Dead Zone" | 7L | 2:56 |
| 12. | "Poisonous Thoughts" (featuring Mr. Muthafuckin' Exquire) | 7L | 4:04 |
| 13. | "Shoguns" (featuring Cappadonna and Vinnie Paz) | 7L | 4:40 |
| 14. | "Hazmat Rap" | 7L, Spada4 | 2:57 |
References
- ^ Inspectah Deck & 7L & Esoteric "CZARFACE" Tracklist & Cover Art | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales | HipHop DX
- ^ Amazon.com: Czarface: Inspectah Deck with 7L & Esoteric: Music
- ^ a b Burgess, Omar (February 20, 2013). "Inspectah Deck & 7L & Esoteric - Czarface". HipHopDX. Retrieved February 18, 2013.
- ^ a b "CZARFACE (7L & Esoteric and Inspectah Deck), CZARFACE Review". XXL. February 20, 2013. Retrieved February 20, 2013.
- ^ CZARFACE - CZARFACE - Vinyl LP Record [2LP] - Underground Hip Hop - Store
