Schizzow
The Schizzowphrenic
(Independent)
There's a steep learning curve for those unfamiliar with this brand of Malaysian hip hop. If you are, unfortunately, fellow Rogue Squadron member Jin Hackman might be a better place to start. Like Jin, earnest Schizzow is all about shooting down poseurs (all well and good) but the Penangite is almost too deconstructed: you will find a normal nice guy with average talent spitting out middling rhymes with workmanlike observations. Some overarching charisma or righteous bravado would help loads.
Fil
**1/2
If you like this also check out Jin Hackman, The Rebel Scum
www.myspace.com/schizzowphrenic
*Taken from Junk's September 2009 issue
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