FlowMatiQue: Rise of tha True MCs

DraMatiQue and BenFlowz

DreamScheme Productions

Published: 4/1/08

The Toledo, Ohio and Bay Area-based duo DraMatiQue and BenFlowz has all their bases covered like Dusty Baker taking over the Reds.

They are a classic rap group that trade lyrics back and forth and deliver the vocals with intensity and purpose.

When you hear the urgency in their voices, it makes you want to move your head in the all important nodding motion. This is the approval that every rapper loves to see when their track is played.

Their flow and beats are solid using sounds and samples that bring back memories of early Tribe Called Quest.

It's obvious they studied the blueprint of building a rap song. And these veterans of the hip-hop game know what they are doing with the mic and the studio.

The Bay Area-inspired female vocalist gives DraMatiQue and BenFlowz an R'NB back drop, as well as radio appeal that could give the radio listener a chance to experience what “real” hip hop feels like.

The track, "Price is Right" is a throwback sample style using the theme popular TV game show of the same name. That sample will cost ya!

On the flipside, DraMatiQue and BenFlowz incorporate theatrics and long intros that take away from the listening experience.

It tends to let your mind wander back to the task at hand, then press the pause button.

Intros were fun and funny in the 90s and early 2000s, however, in this new information age, people tend to give you less time to entertain them.

One well planned intro goes along way. Less intros keep people focused on the music and give them a reason to press rewind.

The Midwest is one of the deepest pools of talent for hip-hop in the country.

DJs, rap crews, break-ance crews and graffiti artists are touring all over the world making music and money in all styles of hip-hop expression.

From a list that includes MOOD, Blueprint, Hi-Tek, Piakhan, Spitball, S.A. SMASH, Bone Thugs and Harmony, Top Authority, Prohet, GLUE, etc. DraMatiQue and BenFlowz are on the brink of being the next Midwest powerhouse.

DraMatiQue and BenFlowz live performances are high energy. They have paid dues and have opened for some of the best in the rap game.

This is a definite must buy, or should I say download.