MCM – Gospel Reprise: A Few More Gems explained

Gospel Reprise: A Few More Gems
Type:EP
Artist:MCM
Cover:Fewgemweb.jpg
Caption:EP Release Cover Artwork
Released:23 April 2012
Genre:Hip hop
Length:30:08 (digital release only)
Label:I-innovate (UK)
Chronology:MCM
Prev Title:The Missing Gems of MCM Caveman
Prev Year:2011

Gospel Reprise: A Few More Gems is an EP by rapper MCM (Mark Layman), former front man for UK hip hop group Caveman. The EP was digitally released on 23 April 2012 to support the previous MCM album The Gospel: The Missing Gems of MCM Caveman (1994-2011). It features several unreleased songs from the 1990s era not found on the 2011 album.[1]

Background

Similar to the previous 2011 double album, the majority of tracks on the EP were originally recorded between 1994 and 2011. The EP also features the original complete versions of songs that were abbreviated and given intermission status on the Gospel album. These include Farther Forgive produced by DJ Nappa featuring Q Reppin known as Farther Forgive intermission on the original Gospel album and Live In Stereo featuring TY (Ben Chijioke) known on the Gospel album as TY Intro (skit). In addition, the EP consists of new instrumentals produced by MCM in 2011.

Reception

The Gospel project generally received positive reviews from the hip-hop media in the UK, US and Europe.[2] [3] [4]

"2-Hip (ukhh.com), MCM – The Gospel: The Missing Gems of MCM Caveman (I-innovate) May 2011"

" 'Still, it's all new material, so it couldn't be accused of sounding old to fans of Caveman. Hell, beats like "The Game" with a simple off-key piano loop and deep punchy kick drums, will have you nodding like an agreeable MP in the commons. This is no cheap student friendly imitation of how rap used to be, this is a guy with lots of experience and history repping on The Gospel as he did back on the Caveman classics from another time such as "I'm Ready". Does this have a place on your shelf? Absolutely!.".[5]

Credits and personnel

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: MCM Caveman Gospel Reprise EP . https://archive.today/20130201042730/http://www.ragomagazine.com/news/mcm-caveman-gospel-reprise-ep-sampler.html . dead . 1 February 2013 . 14 June 2012 . ragomagazine.com .
  2. Web site: Gospel Reprise EP Sampler - MCM. 1 May 2012. Ryan Proctor (oldtothenew.wordpress.com).
  3. Web site: MCM Caveman - Gospel Reprise [EP Sampler]]. 1 May 2012. hiphoplifeandtimes.com.
  4. Web site: HipHopNometry A Real Hip Hop Source - The Gospel the Missing gems of MCM Caveman (1994-2011). 22 January 2012. Peet Caliber. dead. https://archive.today/20120802122031/http://www.hiphopnometry.org/?p=1670. 2 August 2012.
  5. Web site: MCM – The Gospel: The Missing Gems of MCM Caveman (I-innovate) May 2011- ukhh.com'.. May 2011. 2-Hip (ukhh.com).