Queen's English - EQ Review

Straight talking in Queen's English
Artist: Queen's English
Title: EQ
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EQ by Queen's English

(As published for Seatwave.com)

EQ is the new album from London hip-hop five-piece Queen’s English.

It takes a while to get into, and though it consists of seventeen tracks, the first six songs aren’t particularly gripping in any way, though are each well produced in themselves. By the time you get to track seven, Back Good and track ten, Triple, you are slightly more drawn in by a funky bass line and a more appealing beat.

The lyrics are patriotic throughout, and touch upon subjects such as taxes and the government, and surviving hard times through music. The vocals from Source are well complimented by those supplied from other members of the band and their collaborators.

On a personal level I don’t see myself listening to this album for more than a few weeks, however I’m sure that long-term hip-hop and urban fans will very much appreciate this contribution to the UK hip-hop scene.

Allana Cutter