Fast Crew: Truth, Lies and Red Tape

By Andrew Hughes

On this sophomore effort, the Fast Crew's incredibly delayed and apparently final album, the group project a more mature and united performance. While the momentum may have slowed for the Crew of late, the potential of chart success still exists within this album. Their target-marketed commercial urban sound is well suited to the youthful fun audience and remains radio-friendly. In saying that, there is no evidence of an unshakeable hit like I Got here. Touching on the regular themes of weed smoking (What Happened To Yesterday, Mary), lack of money (Gotta Find A Way), and the alienation associated with city living (Out My Mind) become stale very quickly, especially when backed by their own brand of pop-hop. Kid Deft's performance is once again the album highlight, with his advanced staccato wordplay, well rounded verses and solid backing vocals showing skill and experience on the mic. This album was originally due out well over a year ago, when Fast Crew were on a fast track, the market and the band have moved on since. This music is not for the hardcore hip hop fan, although the hard work evident in this project warrants a lot of credit.

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NZ Musician

December/January 2009