Here’s what I said about Sound Off in the song-by-song review of Slaughterhouse’s self-titled album:

I like the introduction; it’s epic but grimy at the same time. The way the beat drops in mid-way through for each verse is dope, especially as the MCs go into a double-time flow. Royce kicks this one off, followed by Joell, Crooked, and Budden.

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The news of a Slaughterhouse album was a dream come true for hardcore hip hop fans. I listened to the Slaughterhouse album from front-to-back, and as usual, wrote my thoughts about each song the first time I listened. I’ve included some snippets from other reviews of the Slaughterhouse album at the end of my song-by-song thoughts so you can get an even better idea about how Slaughterhouse’s debut album sounds. I agree with Pop Matters about Royce; he shines the brightest.

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01. Sound Off – I like the introduction; it’s epic but grimy at the same time. The way the beat drops in mid-way through for each verse is dope, especially as the MCs go into a double-time flow. Royce kicks this one off, followed by Joell, Crooked, and Budden.

02. Lyrical Murderers – Violins, deep piano keys, and hard claps make up this instrumental. Crooked kicks this one off. I like Kay Young’s chorus.

“I’m riding with my daughter in the front with the AK in the baby seat” -Royce Da 5′9”

“A beast so at your wake I cry lions tears” -Joe Budden

03. Microphone – Someone needs to take Eminem’s UK freestyle over Alchemist’s beat and add it to “Microphone.” I wonder if Shady knew if ALC’s instrumental would be used on the self-titled Slaughterhouse album?

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Update: Read Hiptics.com’s Official Song-By-Song Album Review

I’ll be adding my personal thoughts of the album later today. First, I need to give the Slaughterhouse CD a listen from front to back.

All the controversy and hype aside, what’s most important is that these four rappers were able to put out a very listenable and enjoyable record. And to the surprise of many, there is nary a weak beat on Slaughterhouse. There may be some that almost flounder toward average territory, but they are solid as a whole. The same goes for the output of the rappers. All of them have their moments in the spotlight, though some might notice that Royce nearly steals the show. But what is most impressive is these guys were able to put their respective egos aside to create an album you should hear at least once. [PopMatters]

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Chamilionaire’s  ”Solo featuring Crooked I” is one of my favorite tracks from Chamillionaire’s new release, Mixtape Messiah 7. Over the original “Creepin’ (Solo)” instrumental, Cham re-works the chorus with the help of Slaughterhouse member Crooked I. As expected, Crooked murders the beat.

Slaughterhouse (Royce Da 5′9 x Crooked I x Joe Budden x Joell Ortiz) murder this Alchemist instrumental. Joe Budden spits that Jay-Z diss that I filmed at Rock The Bells.

“I’ll have your clothes look liking they were designed by bullet holes and shoe prints” -Royce Da 5′9

Eminem freestyled over this beat during his appearance on Tim Westwood’s radio show in the UK. I wonder if Eminem knew the beat would be used on the Slaughterhouse album?

Here’s the download link for Slaughterhouse’s “Microphone.”

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I’m a Slaughterhouse fan, but dang, Crooked I has got to be feeling stupid about that tattoo. See for yourself.

The album sounds crazy. I’ll be checking it out for sure almost soley to hear Royce Da 5′9, Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, and Crooked I slaughter instrumentals. The stream/download link and album tracklist is after the jump.
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“Cuckoo”

Enjoy the latest offering from Slaughterhouse. Have you read Hiptics exclusive Royce Da 5′9 interview?

Hiptics.com: Got one more question here from a reader. What are your favorite hip hop groups of all time?

Royce Da 5′9: Tribe Called Quest, Wu Tang Clan, NWA, I could go on forever.  All of the groups basically. Everybody that contributed something, man. We’re talking about guys that made classic material so I look up to all those guys.

Here’s some good news about the Slaughterhouse/Wu-Tang Clan situation via MTV.

Between the end of Wu’s set and the beginning of Slaughterhouse’s, Method Man and Joe Budden were seen walking together in the parking lot. The two took their time quashing the beef.

When Slaughterhouse, which also includes Royce da 5′9″, Joell Ortiz and Crooked I, took the stage, they publicly announced the end of the short-term feud.

“It will never be a beef with Wu-Tang clan,” Royce said. He then revealed the convo between Meth and Budden, saying the situation was “squashed.”

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This brand new freestyle inspired the Poll Of The Week. Who’s the illest lyricist in Slaughterhouse?

I’m supposed to interview Slaughterhouse before the album drops. If you have any questions for the group, leave them in the comment section.

The highly anticipated album by Hip-Hop collective Slaughterhouse has been pushed back to August 11, over a month from its original date.
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I went to Rock The Bells ‘07 in Miami, but am considering going again this year if Joe Budden, Royce, Crooked I, and Joell Ortiz are going to be performing together on the main stage.
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This is a dream come true for me. Budden, Royce, Crooked, and Ortiz all got big breaks at some point in their careers but were never able to hit what I call “brand name” status. However, a lot of folks really feel these guys like their the Jigga’s, Nas’, Eminem’s, and Weezy’s of hip-hop. Check out the first Slaughterhouse track below called “Onslaught.”

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