BUSTIN' OUT OF BLACKFACE

Most of the vocalists are working with a live band for the first time, and sound thrilled to have the opportunity. When turntables and samples do come into the mix, it's only for adornment, but the vocalists adapt well to their new surroundings. In the midst of this musical bonding, there's an elasticity and emotion you just can't get most times with artificial backing tracks. The rappers' exposure to live beats, bass lines and guitar riffs is full of eager discovery, sort of like a mass musical deflowering.

Bring on Heavy Rhyme Experience: Volume 2--before the next Vanilla Ice album.