Black Dialogue

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Debut album from Boston based super-group made up of MC's Mr. Lif, Akrobatik and DJ Fakts One. Album features guest appearances by Guru, Humpty Hump aka Shock G and Phonte (of Little Brother) + guest production by El-P and more. Chuck D. on Perceptionists: "Lif is Coltrane, Ak - Miles Davis and Fakts One yo, that's Art Blakey - the magic in NYC that happened 50 years ago, y'all are experiencing right now"

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Black Dialogue

Black Dialogue

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Their Perception is Our Reality

ON POINT!

The Perceptionists - Black Dialogue

great at times

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Black Dialogue
The Perceptionists
Manufacturer: Definitive Jux
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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Release Date: 2005-03-22

Tracks:

Let's Move
People 4 Prez
Blo
Memorial Day
Love Letters
Black Dialogue
Frame Rupture
What Have We Got To Lose?!?
Party Hard feat. Guru & CamuTao
Career Finders feat Humpty Hump aka Shock G
5 O'Clock feat. Phonte of Little Brother
Breath In The Sun

Album Description

Debut album from Boston based super-group made up of MC's Mr. Lif, Akrobatik and DJ Fakts One. Album features guest appearances by Guru, Humpty Hump aka Shock G and Phonte (of Little Brother) + guest production by El-P and more. Chuck D. on Perceptionists: "Lif is Coltrane, Ak - Miles Davis and Fakts One yo, that's Art Blakey - the magic in NYC that happened 50 years ago, y'all are experiencing right now"

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Their Perception is Our Reality.......2007-04-05

Let me be the first to admit I know next to nothing about hip-hop. That being said, I know gold when I hear it, and Boston-based hip-hop group The Perceptionists is it. Their 2005 disc, Black Dialogue, has all the makings of a star disc: the break beats, smooth rap, dope lyrics and righteous rhythms. The disc flows naturally from one track to the next, and even got my scrawny white butt grooving. In fact, the grooves are so good, my whole body started moving.

The Perceptionists is a trio made up of Mr. Lif, Akrobatik and DJ Fakts One. The trio have been working together as far back as 1997, with DJ Fakts One doing the cuts for Lif's single "Electro," and Lif lending vocals to Akrobatik's 1998 b-side "Fat S-t." In fact, the liner notes of Lif's 2000 song "Avenger" read: "Akrobatik and Mr. Lif combine to form The Perceptionists." But it took until 2005 to come up with their debut, Black Dialogue, released on New York label Definitive Jux.

Although all three rappers had solo careers, releasing albums with Definitive Jux and Coup D'Etat labels, they blend seamlessly into a tight group. Definitive Jux's Web site describes them as "three brothers from other mothers," hailing their close working relationship: "[The Perceptionists] have been to different continents together, blown up each other's cell phones to get to airports on time, shared bad fast food meals at truck stops. Truth be told: road warriors have bonds that are stronger than studio associates will ever know about."

The album is totally real, without an ounce of pretense. Two tracks that stand out are "Black Dialogue" and a righteous rant against our current president, George W. Bush, and the lack of weapons of mass destruction is Iraq, "Memorial Day."

The title track is a scorching diatribe against selling out, a shout-out to African-American cultural leaders of the past and present, and a hymn to the power of hip-hop culture: "Yo, Martin and Malcolm knew it / Black dialogue / Grandma Moses drew it / Black dialogue / Stevie Wonder seen it / Black dialogue / Many games to steam with / Black dialogue / Chuck D took a stand for / Black dialogue ... The whole world is after / Black dialogue." "Memorial Day" takes the position of supporting American troops, but cussing out leaders, mostly white ones, who sent them to die for a lie.

Rounding out the album, "Love Letters" and "Breathe In The Sun" are two soulful and plaintive love songs, told with a hip-hop sensibility. With this black dialogue, The Perceptionists have created a set of songs that leave listeners with something new to think about on every listen. Whether they're tackling institutional racism, sociopolitical issues, or just shooting it about love and life in some Jamaica Plain living room, each track is a massively mind-bending groove. Sometimes they're angry. Sometimes they're heartsick and soulful. Sometimes they're comedic. But each time they spit out the good stuff. The Perceptionists are an auditory wonder.

ON POINT!.......2006-07-21

This is one of the most refreshing hip hop contributions that I have heard in a minute. The lyrics are meaningful, relative, definitive and true knowledge. The production is tight, clever tracks, beats that resignate. Memorial Day is quite inventive, each of the tracks can stand on their own but together they are a force to be reckoned. Much appreciation and gratitude for these indivdually talented artist to combine their gifts to bring this offering. I am quite pleased.
Much Love.

The Perceptionists - Black Dialogue.......2006-01-15

Black Dialogue's debut album "The Perceptionists" (2005) is a solid release from the Boston trio of Mr. Lif, Akrobatik & DJ Fakts One. The first real standout for me is Memorial Day- The Perceptionists talk to the President asking "Where are the Weapons of Mass Destruction?" while doing their own narrative of being soldiers in Iraq, calling out the politicians and dropping some very memorable lines. This track is powerful, and worth listening to whatever your stance on the war is. The Perceptionists then flip things delivering the laidback "Love Letters" an outstanding and intelligent track about looking for love. The Perceptionists shine again on the title track "Black Dialogue" getting political and repping black culture while calling out the fakes and talking about the ignorance they see in today's culture. Midway not feeling some of the tracks, two more standouts finish off the album the first of these is the exceptional "5 O'clock" feat. Phonte of Little Brother, an ode to enjoying life after work, making a plan about life and business, and focusing on where you want to be- this whole track is full of quotable lines. The album closes off with the chilled out "Breath in the Sun". Recommend checking out "Black Dialogue" if your looking for something different. 3.5.

great at times.......2006-01-10

The problem with most of these 5 star reviews is that they don't take in account the album as a WHOLE. This album is absolutely incredible at certain times, mostly good the rest of the time, with a couple fairly weak tracks.

With that said, this is a very good album overall, with the standouts being the title track "Black Dialogue" and "Love Letters". "Frame Rupture" and "5 O' Clock" (featuring Phonte of Little Brother) are also very good.

The production is very good most of the time and lyrically there is really no problem at all, as usual with most underground hip-hop. Very political at times, but very versital as well, The Perceptionists have produced a good album.

Very good album with a couple mishaps. Worth your money.

www.sportofdistraction.com.......2005-11-23

5 stars for content, and the same 5 stars by comparison to the pied-piper music we are innundated with on a daily basis. It's definitely nice ot hear these 2 pass it back & forth, and I think it helps Akrobatic immensly for him to have a break throughout an album, instead of carrying the whole weight.

In any event, for those that appreciate the naturally evolved classic sound, this is it.

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