Black Hollywood

Camp Lo, the Bronx rap duo who authored the throwback rap classic "Luchini" made an unexpected, and quite refreshing, return in 2007 with Black Hollywood. What helps make Black Hollywood feel welcome in 2007, is the presence of producer Ski (aka Ski Beatz), who gets visible billing here. Ski was the original Camp Lo producer, the guy who programmed the beats of "Luchini" as well as "Coolie High." And indeed, Ski brings his classic, sample-laced early-'90s production style to every second of the 35-minute Black Hollywood, which alone may be reason enough for some hip-hop aficionados to give the album a listen. As for the raps of Geechi Suede and Sonny Cheeba, they're as distinct as they were ten years prior. -All Music Guide