Southside Looking In
| Southside Looking In | |
|---|---|
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | June 19, 2014 |
| Recorded | 2014 |
| Genre | Alternative hip hop Underground hip hop hip hop |
| Length | 36:00 |
| Label | Independent |
| Producer | Mike the Martyr |
Southside Looking In is the first album from Minneapolis hip hop artist Manny Phesto, It was released independently in 2014.
Music[edit]
The entire record is produced by Mike the Martyr. It features guest appearances from Axel Foley, Greg Grease, Akrite, Metasota, as well as Mike the Martyr.
Reception[edit]
Critical response to Southside Looking In was favorable. Pitchfork listed it in the "Best MN Hip-Hop Releases of 2014".[1] City Pages named it one of "The Best Minnesota Rap Albums of 2014".[2] 89.3FM The Current gave it their "Album of the Year" title[3] Several critics on Reviler.org and the journalists who participated in Twin Cities Critics Tally placed this album in their top ten list for 2014.[4][5]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Producer | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Reality Check" | Mike the Martyr | 2:44 |
| 2. | "Cedar Ave" | Mike the Martyr | 2:17 |
| 3. | "The Account" (featuring Mike the Martyr) | Mike the Martyr | 3:51 |
| 4. | "Rooftops (Interlude)" (featuring Metsota) | Mike the Martyr | 0:21 |
| 5. | "Eternity In The Cities" (featuring Axel Foley) | Mike the Martyr | 3:14 |
| 6. | "Standards" (featuring Akrite) | Mike the Martyr | 3:07 |
| 7. | "Hi-Lake" (featuring Greg Grease) | Mike the Martyr | 2:38 |
| 8. | "Goodnight Moon (Interlude)" | Mike the Martyr | 0:30 |
| 9. | "Full Scope" | Mike the Martyr | 4:13 |
| 10. | "To The Sea" | Mike the Martyr | 2:00 |
| 11. | "Rabbit Hole" | Mike the Martyr | 3:36 |
| 12. | "Fork In The Road" | Mike the Martyr | 3:00 |
| 13. | "Rigamarole" | Mike the Martyr | 2:31 |
| 14. | "Before The Storm" | Mike the Martyr | 2:01 |
| 15. | "Outro" | Mike the Martyr | 1:14 |
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Thompson, Paul (12/10/2014)"Minnesota Weird: The Best MN Hip-Hop Releases of 2014". Pitchfork.
- ^ Jack Spencer. "The Best Minnesota Rap Albums of 2014". City Pages.
- ^ The Current "Critic's Picks Episode" (12/14/15) The Current
- ^ "Best Local Minnesota Albums". Reviler.org. December 17, 2014.
- ^ "See The Critic's Own Ballots". Star Tribune. December 26, 2014.