Deutsch RapCrhyme Fam :: The EP XL :: In Ya Ear Entertainment
as reviewed by Pedro 'DJ Complejo' Hernandez
Hailing from the infamous QueensBridge housing projects, Crhyme Fam has a strong reputation to uphold. The fact that the crew managed to make a buzz and get signed, coming from a hood that has spawned hip-hop greats such as Nas, Cormega, and Mobb Deep is reason enough to garner attention. Crhyme Fam even manages to gather an impressive arsenal of guest producers/emcees for their debut EP, "The Ep XL." On the production tip Psycho Les (of The Beatnuts), Lord Finesse, and The Alchemist make an appearance each and Prodigy (of Mobb Deep) drops some vocals for the EP's single, "The Realest." Thankfully, Crhyme Fam backs this feat up with solid music proving they are not just not just trying to take advantage of their QB legacy, but are trying to add their own brand of street-hop to it
The EP starts off with an intro that, were it not for a smooth soul-sampled beat, might be easily skipped. The crew, probably realizing this, keeps it short, dropping a few words before going into "Watch." Produced by Lord Finesse, the track is driven by a creeping bass line and serves as a better intro for the group as they explain just what Crhyme Fam is about. Group member Cash Dro's first verse on the track captures the essence of Crhyme Fam:
"This is for the record, it's either ride or respect it