Blakroc

My CD arrived via USPS today from Amazon a day earlier than the estimated delivery date. Perfect condition, and I paid much less than anywhere else online for this album. It's not sold locally in stores here in OK, so ordering online was the only way for me to buy it.I listened to the entire album on the BlakRoc website before buying it, so I knew it was going be great before I purchased it. Check it out online before you cop it since it's free to listen, but I can tell you that it's a REALLY great project if you're into this type of music like I am. I listen to every kind of music there is, and this has elements of several styles, although it's considered rap/rock.I am personally very pleased that The Black Keys produced this album, especially right now when it's really hard to find anyhting that stands out as original/current far as new music goes. A great addition to my collection.FYI: You also get emailed a free MP3 download of your choice from Amazon ($1) when you complete your purchase. Haven't used it yet, but am going to pick my free song shortly. Besides the discounted price of the CD, it's another great incentive to buy the albmum here. Thanks Amazon! Flawless transaction once again.

Fresh sounding blues laced hip hop has never sounded so well blended and natural. Already a huge fan of WuTang, Mos Def, and the Black Keys it was a no-brainer to pick up this disc (yes, we bought the CD) and we're glad that we did. The variety of music, song to song, the use of some of ODB's last recorded vocals, but especially the different kinds of grooves places this into heavy rotation in our home. The bringing together of Rock/rap or rock/hip hop projects may come and go (and some should go) but I honestly hope that these artists re-group again to make more music. It's a great album.

This album was recommended to me by a coworker, I downloaded it and gave it the ole college try and enjoyed it. It wasn't as great as my coworker made it out to be but I do enjoy it and it gets listened to at least once a week. If you dig hip-hop and the Black Keys get it, you'll be happy.

Alright, I stopped listening to hip hop way back when but I absolutely adore The Black Keys so I gave this album a listen on YouTube first. It is so mind-blowingly good that I bought it :) "Tellin' Me Things" and "What You Do To Me" are on constant repeat for me. The whole album is great though.

The album is a classic I was introduced to the concept by mistake on Youtube and I am glad I came upon it. Its real music done in an organic fashion I can appreciate that. I have turned on a dozen of my friends to the album who have also purchased. It also introduced me to the Black Keys.

I loved The Black Keys ever since a friend introduced to them with the "Attack and Release" record with producer Danger Mouse. When I heard they were collaborating with Dame Dash and some heavyweight hip-hop artists(Mos Def, Q-Tip, RZA, Jim Jones) I was excited almost immediately. 'BLAKROC' is where the soulful riffs and pounding percussion of your average Black Keys album is complimented with verses from some talented emcees. I like this album, although it could have been slightly longer. I know the band's albums aren't usually long(this one at 10 tracks) but more would've been cooler, espically since all but one of the songs that were originally recorded didn't make the finshed album. Other than that I can't complain. Mos Def and Jim Jones on the same song over Dan's funky chords is suprisingly a great combination.

The Black Keys can do no wrong! They've taken Jack White's idea of mixing it up (Loretta Lynn, Wanda Jackson) - paying tribute to influences - and put out the best rap record of '09. Don't suffer thru the rest; this is old school rap (with just a smidgen of soul for authenticity).

The only good rap/rock collaboration ever recorded. This album has great potential. The music is great, but sometimes the rapping could be better. They really need to make a second Blakroc album.