Not Too Intelligent, But Extremely Resourceful [Explicit Lyrics]

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Raised on Oahu and based in Seattle, rapper/producer John Tsunam makes his solo debut with this 8 song EP. 2 years in Hawaii super crew Prolit served as a solid foundation. For those 2 years John Tsunam performed along side Atmosphere, Mikah 9 (freestyle fellowship), Awol One (shape shifters), Sixtoo, Sole Dose and Pedestrian (Anticon), and many others. Besides hitting up the live circuit they released a successful CD and a 7". Great national distribution, along with distribution in Japan, Australia, and Canada quickly propelled them for future success. Within months, it was impossible to find their CD's and 7"s on the shelves; Prolit had become an instant classic in West Coast underground. The hype easily carried over, and John Tsunam's fans and industry ties have remained dedicated (and on the huge mailing list :).

On "Not Too Intelligent, But Extremely Resourceful" John Tsunam deftly balances cynicism and self-critique with sheer wit and humor to create an EP that is as much a literary examination of the self as it is a cosmopolitan experiment in hip hop music. Tsunam's hyper-awareness allows him to point effectively to social (and sometimes political) injustices and inequalities without sounding preachy and overbearing. His descriptive abilities are captivating and his lyrics have an urgency that commands your attention through the duration of the album. It may be said that John Tsunam is the half Vietnamese, half White, rapping version of woody Allen-but then again...maybe not.

Product Description
independent hip hop walking the thin line between traditional, purist hip hop, and new school abstract hip hop. witty and intelligent speed rap over well crafted sample based production.

Not Too Intelligent, But Extremely Resourceful,John Tsunam

Average customer rating:

3.5 Stars actually

Not Too Intelligent, But Extremely Resourceful

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006H4OKO
Release Date: 2004-11-09

Tracks:

Dead Pilot
Keepsakes
Toxic Shocklate
Infant Invention
When Blondes Go Bald
Feet Not Feat
Not Too Intelligent...
Im Well Red

Album Description

independent hip hop walking the thin line between traditional, purist hip hop, and new school abstract hip hop. witty and intelligent speed rap over well crafted sample based production.

Customer Reviews:

3.5 Stars actually.......2005-01-13

I saw this CD several times and always thought it was an Indy rock album, boy was I wrong. I do not really know how to describe his style. His beats are in the vain of the anticon collective (raw, obscure samples, and other odd sounds not generally associated with hip hop). This Hawaiian born emcee is impressive to say the least. His flow matches the beats well and is generally fast paced. Although he spits his rhymes fast it is still fairly easy to hear what he says. Unlike other Seattle rappers he is not dark and depressed (Onry Ozzborn), he is not raw and gritty (Boom Bap Project), he is his own style that is a great change of pace from the norm in a boring hip hop scene.

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