4th Dimensional Rocketships Going Up

Editorial Reviews
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Fourth Dimensional Rocketships Going Up is a first-rate solo debut by veteran rapper Gift of Gab, who is a member of the group Blackalicious and the San Francisco-based association Quannum Projects (DJ Shadow, Latyrx, Lifesavas). There's a strong Seattle flavor here--the album was recorded in Seattle, and produced by two of that city's most established beat architects, Vitamin D and Jake One. This meeting of underground talents results in something truly wonderful: the music is rich with detail, surprises, and suggestions, and the raps are deeply introspective. Though he is often rapping about the stars, the moon, and different parts of the galaxy (as with the track "Stardust," a "Follow the Leader" for the 21st century), the space that Gift of Gab really explores is inner space--the memories, emotions, and desires that constitute the core of his being. Rarely does hip-hop get better than Fourth Dimensional Rocketships Going Up. --Charles Mudede

Elemental March 2004
"…a solid album from one of the game's illest wordsmiths. Another winner from the always on point Quannum collective..."

4th Dimensional Rocketships Going Up

4th Dimensional Rocketships Going Up,Gift of Gab,Quannum Projects,Alternative Rap,Hip-Hop,Pop,Rap & Hip-Hop,Rock/Pop,Underground Rap,West Coast Rap

Tracks:

The Ride Of Your Life
Rat Race
Way Of The Light
Stardust
Flashback
Up
The Writz
To Know You
Real MCs
Hold On
In A Minute Doe
Evolution
Moonshine
Ride On
Just Because (Bonus Track)

Amazon.com

Fourth Dimensional Rocketships Going Up is a first-rate solo debut by veteran rapper Gift of Gab, who is a member of the group Blackalicious and the San Francisco-based association Quannum Projects (DJ Shadow, Latyrx, Lifesavas). There's a strong Seattle flavor here--the album was recorded in Seattle, and produced by two of that city's most established beat architects, Vitamin D and Jake One. This meeting of underground talents results in something truly wonderful: the music is rich with detail, surprises, and suggestions, and the raps are deeply introspective. Though he is often rapping about the stars, the moon, and different parts of the galaxy (as with the track "Stardust," a "Follow the Leader" for the 21st century), the space that Gift of Gab really explores is inner space--the memories, emotions, and desires that constitute the core of his being. Rarely does hip-hop get better than Fourth Dimensional Rocketships Going Up. --Charles Mudede

Customer Reviews:

ReDefine Soul.......2006-12-21

The ride of your life....Plain and simply put. From this intro track until the last second of the album is pure music. I feel sorry for the people who can't appreciate good music these days. Gift is one of most talented artists in his own way. Very conscious yet laid back. If you down this album you ain't a true head. Real music for real people.

Peace Love

Amazing Cd.......2006-05-30

I'm not going to say that Gift of Gab is the best mc, there are many others out there that can lay down better rymes and faster. BUT, gift of gab's lyrics are positive and smooth.

What really makes this cd is the way it flows. I have yet to hear a cd that flows better than this, the beats are perfectly matched to the lyrics and they never really get old (Except for Rat Race which is my least favorite song).

Personally I like this cd than Blackalicious cds, you decide.

Delicious.......2005-08-14

Gift of Gab= crazy lyracist/ spiritual poet
the beats= catchy/ soothing... cool
the album= one you will enjoy

most of what needs to be said can be read by reviews written by fellow reviewers

GoG is an MC that is not only high skilled and diverse in his spittin (speed, flow) he is intelligent and thoughtful rapping about spirituality, my assumption is that he's studied at least a bit of Zen

it doesn't matter who you are, you'll like this album... guaranteed

peace

Hop on board the Rocketship for a ride of your life!.......2005-08-11

This is truly a great and meaningful album. I never heard of Gift of Gab until I got this album and it was well worth it. I think he is one of the illest rappers out there today. His lyrics are on point and fiery. The album is like taking an uplifting journey from the very first song all the way to the end. This is influential rap at its best. What I really enjoy about the cd is the noticeable Seattle flavor and it never gets old. It seems like the more I listen to it the more I like it and thats rare nowadays in any album. I may take some time away from listening to it but I always come back to it and it seems to rejuvenate and uplift me. It is a special cd and I'd highly recommend it to anyone.

Perhaps my favorite album, ever.......2005-07-16

This album speaks to me.

From the very first track (The Ride of Your Life) to the very last (Just Because) this proves to be a very focused, poignant glimpse into the life of Tim Parker, AKA The Gift of Gab. From the deeply introspective ("In a Minute Doe", "Moonshine"), to the unabashed feel-good jams ("Flashback", "Way of the Light"), to the hardcore battle raps ("Real MCs", "The Writz") and everything inbetween, every song is complete and every song is, plainly, off the freekin' hook. Featuring production that makes my spine tingle combined with lyrics that make you think, smile, laugh, and in some cases re-examine your life (sometimes all at once), 4th Dimensional Rocketships Going Up is a journey that covers uncharted musical territory.

This is just one of those albums - it gives you an indescribable feeling, starting with the first time you listen to it and never ending. It is in every way a perfect album - that is, every way except one.

It's just too short. I still love the album and I'd give it 6 stars if I could, but it's just too short. Maybe one or two more songs and I would throw away all my other CDs and listen to this one for the rest of my life.

This is the perfect album for somebody who is not afraid of music that demands you sit down and think about it.

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