It almost feels mean-spirited to call P.O.S. rap-rock, so sullied is that name from millennial mook-rock, but as he proudly interpolates Fugazi and Notorious B.I.G. on Never Better, it becomes obvious that this term is one he's determined to redefine. Track titles like "Drumroll (We're All Thirsty)" and "Terrorish" don't disappoint, all churlish guitar thuds, chest-thumping choruses and rapid-fire rhymes; it feels like the Linkin Park aesthetic done right, which is, really, a strange artistic achievement, but one handily accomplished. These hot flashes of intensity are nicely contrasted by neighbors like the darkly soothing "Optimist (We Are Not for Them)" and the satisfying boom-bap of "Savion Glover," giving the album some assured ebbs in intensity. Better still is the bombastically chintzy "Goodbye," which sounds like the type of beat Just Blaze would save for his very favorite client. But this is staunchly P.O.S.' show, and as an MC he's eager to dazzle. While his big emphatic Midwestern enunciation recalls Eminem, his emo-rap fixations are more in line with El-P or Cadence Weapon. He's fixated, obsessed even, with his friends, particularly those who've abused his trust, and constructs his record from the pensive moments of solitude between vainglorious barnburners. Between this brutal bleating and the general anger of the production, the record is dank and punishing on the ears -- probably just as P.O.S. intended, but still a step or two shy of the sonic maturity he so yearns to lend the subgenre.
P.O.S. and Rhymesayers Entertainment - The hotness from the Twin Cities is at it again with another track and fourth video from his latest album, Never Better. Hopefully you've heard of P.O.S. and have been enjoying his unique sound and tight ryhmes since 2002 when he came on the scene with Cecil Otter. Sit back [...]
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Never Better is the third full length studio album from Minneapolis-based rapper P.O.S. Constructing his tracks atop what sounds like real life crashing drums and human-created guitar riffs, P.O.S. tackles hip hop with an undeniable indie edge. His songs and structures have more in common with indie electro-rockers like TV On The Radio than they do with the hip hop mainstream. The tracks on
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Never Better is the third full length studio album from Minneapolis-based rapper P.O.S. Constructing his tracks atop what sounds like real life crashing drums and human-created guitar riffs, P.O.S. tackles hip hop with an undeniable indie edge. His songs and structures have more in common with indie electro-rockers like TV On The Radio than they do with the hip hop mainstream. The tracks on
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P.O.S. and Rhymesayers Entertainment - The hotness from the Twin Cities is at it again with another track and fourth video from his latest album, Never Better. Hopefully you've heard of P.O.S. and have been enjoying his unique sound and tight ryhmes since 2002 when he came on the scene with Cecil Otter. Sit back [...]
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P.O.S. - Purexed Off Never Better. Available on iTunes: P.O.S.: Purexed Related ProHipHop Coverage: P.O.S.: Optimist Music Video P.O.S.: Drum Roll Video
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Earlier this week P.O.S. released his fourth video from Never Better, Purexed. If that track wasn’t reason enough to buy the album, we’re going to give you another one: Optimist.“P.O.S. returns with Never Better his follow-up to 2006’s critically acclaimed Audition. On it, he raps at full-clip to ride rolling drums and revving distortion. There’s [...]
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Never Better released February 3rd, is an album that makes your ears smile all the way through. The beats are very creative and the lyrics are tight. From the very begining "Let It Rattle" sets you in the album's mood. From here on out your feet will slowly start tapping faster. "Drumroll" will hit you fast and hard, P.O.S. goes off on a rampage and lets loose. This doesn't last long howev...
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Minneapolis’ P.O.S. cannot wait to start the 2009 PacTour on November 6th and show people a whole new way to look at hip hop.P.O.S.’s newest album release, Never Better, shows off his signature style with a hybrid of music that conjures get-away cars, racing chariots, the pursuit of sirens, and the occasional rueful nighttime drive.For [...]
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Here's the title track from Rhymesayers' emcee P.O.S.'s last album, "Never Better." Another creative video from dude, though it's a little on the dark side. Video directed by Isaac Gayle.
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