Maroons:Ambush

Blackalicious, DJ Shadow, and Latyrx have cemented Quannum as a major force in the underground. Many of the label’s offerings have become certifiable hip-hop classics, all without help from mainstream media outlets. Bridging the gap between college-age kids looking for danceable, user-friendly music like Jurassic 5, and hard-core rap fans weaned on the likes of Dead Prez and the Coup, Quannum walks a razor thin line between commerciality and credibility. The latest tightrope, a collaboration between Blackalicious’ production guru Chief Xcel and Latryx mouth Lateef the Truth Speaker called Maroons: Ambush continues the trend to mostly satisfying, if somewhat predictable results. -Dusted Magazine.