Kredulous

"Tears of an Angel" is a very dynamic, intelligently designed project. It has something for all listeners, from the haunting, mournful lyrics of "Nobody Knows" to the seductiveness of "Spend the Night" and "Wild" (feat. Tech N9ne/Big Krizz Kaliko). It takes the listener through a journey of fast times and partying to running out of chances and time, reconsidering the ways in which an individual lives his life. The album even incorporates a reflection on a nation in despair in "We the People," (feat. Prozak/DZK) an insightful song and, yes, an outcry that "we the people" never "get fooled again" by corrupt politics. Kredulous continues to make his mark in the realm of the hip-hop/urban genre, using his creativity and endless supply of talent to share the spoken word in meaningful, personal ways. "Tears of an Angel" is an album which has something for everyone, and the personal chord it strikes will resonate with the listener long after the last track.

I definitely second Larissa's comment

I love the album! It offers great lyrics and amazing production. My favorites are "Nobody Knows" "Raining" and "Smile" three of the most deep lyrical tracks I have heard from an album in a long time. These features wouldnt be on this record if they thought it was bad, I think it speaks for itself. Great CD Kredulous! It hasn't left my cd player!

Is this reviewer for real? I bought the cd and love it! DMX? Thats hilarious! Kyle puts his foot in his mouth on that one! Maybe he should listen to the first track, hehe! I love this album, I even Pre Ordered!

Daym Bro! Dey ripped some thats underserving! Why is it KC always tries to hold down tha big tyme artists and they love to luv the artists who they thynk wont make it nowhere!
Just look what this mag did to Tech before he blew up, now that he is bigtyme they love to luv him! Thats why KC still aint on da map! Maybe da pitch should look for someone who knows how to listen to a record! I thynk Kyle mite be DEAF!

Well, they have blocked my last comment I tried to leave, but like I said, This is why No one has put KC on the map, cause the Pitch dont know good music, they hold down the ones that can blow up, and love the ones who won't make it no where. Look what they did to tech before he blew, no that he is big tyme, they love him. Its sad!

It seems this review is taking jabs at the artist rather than the album and the content of the album itself. This album is quite the masterpiece if you ask me. It starts off with an intro that grabs your attention because it's like nothing I've heard. The tracks are great mix ranging from an underground sound, to political, to mainstream/club, to emotional. I would like to see an actual review of the album rather than a paragraph on some kind of personal vendetta against the artist.

I love this album! I'm excited to finally see Tech and Kred collabing! Those are 2 best rappers in KC! I am disappointed about one thing on this album...there ain't no Caution on it. I was highly anticipating his comeback!

They're alot of artist on this cd, I do agree, but dont you think they are on there for a reason, nobody wants to be on a crappy cd! Especially if you are somebody in the music indusrty. You have a name to uphold, and this album does just that. I really really like it. My favorite is "Week-end Ride" Great Song! Wonderful record, absolutely love it.

Okay, I normally don't get into these discusions but I DID purchase this album on the 9th when it came out, and it is pretty good. At first I didnt believe this guy was local, but it is good. I also usually agree with Kyle Koch on words, but I do have to say I STRONGLY disagree here. Did he call this a party CD? "Tears of an Angel" Does this sound like a party CD? I may be wrong but I think there is only ONE distinct party track and that is the SINGLE "What It Is" Makes you wonder what this artist did to Kyle haha! Its a good album, and I don't even listen to much rap! Go Get It, sounds like this was something personal, Im Confused!

I dont agree with kyle on this one, i like the record. "Wild" is the best track Kansas City has had in a long time. From the cocky rapper swag in the first tracks to realizing what life is really about in the end, this album is one for everyone. It really shows the "Tears of an Angel"
"We the People" misplaced political track?? Kred's verse is the best of all three of them, not my favorite track, but his verse does stand alone from the others. And lyrical yes it is, "mind of murder" is some of the most difficult wordplay I have heard, and "nobody knows" gave me chills. On "It goes Down" kred talks about how hard it is for Kansas City artists to be heard, I guess this proves his point. Not a party CD, but a very well produced, well written "Theme" album, you dont get to many of those anymore.

Well there isn't much I can say here other than I would have to disagree with Kyle on this one. I think his Album is Awesome!!! and I hope he blows up big in Kansas City to show one thing, That he is an excellent hip hop artist. Hold a seat for me at the release party cause i'll be there for sure

While I agree that the review was a little rough, I can't find myself disagreeing with it. I understand why so many people are upset. When you get an album reviewed by the pitch in kansas city, its a big deal and an accomplishment for the artist. The first people to read this review are probably associated with Kredulous somehow. Either fans, family, hype men, or on the label. So I understand why everyone seems to be upset with this review, they may be taking it personally. I havent listened to the whole album, so my opinion may be a little off, but I have listened to every song on Kred's myspace. I think the production is very nice and tight. Lyrically, it wasnt very captivating. I do agree with the review where the guest seem to bring more to the table than Kred himself. Reminds me of Nas telling Jay-Z that "eminem murdered him on his own shit".

While Kred is better than some of the kansas city hip hop thats out there. Ive heard some BAD stuff (*cough* Mass 187, Mr. Stinky, Zeno, Veteren Click *cough*). Im a longtime listener of KC Rap and know the scene. He still has a ways to be mentioned with the RDVs, Lejo (a personal favorite),and Tech (whos flow is nice and unique, but i think hes wack personally, but i give him the respect he deserves, just not my thing) The songs I heard dont stand out and captivate me as something new. The production is great but that can only go so far. The lyrics are trite, at times I wonder if he was just filling bars.

All in all, Id say 4 out of 10. But keep your head up! If you can improve lyrically and maybe add some uniqueness to your flow, the beats and production are there to make some noise in a scene that is stuck in neutral

Yeah I do agree with Jason on some points, but this review was insane. Some of the tracks are just lyrically not there for me. Maybe I just don't understand them. I do have to say that "Nobody Knows" is one of the best songs I have ever heard, talk about scary.
But I think its his features that bring him down on this album. I dont know if people are listening to the right guy or what. lol! I think kred is standing way above all of his features which brings the album down a few notches. If anything I would have looked at that, and took his lyrical ability for what it is. Yeah "What it is" gets kinda long after the second verse, so i switch it, but the majority of this record impressed me. "Tears of an angel" that particular track really stands out. The production, and Kred's verse are amazing.
I agree, Lejo and RDV's are on a differnt level, but this is completely on a different level (a higher level) of that crap that THE PITCH usally gives decent reviews to. That shocks me. I look at the reviews of some of the kc rappers here and its insane how this album could get this kind of write up. Maybe THE PITCH is turning over a new leaf.
Raising their bar. We will see, I am a regualr reader and dont understand what happened on this review.
Help me PITCH!! I expect more from you now!

Wow, this is a popular article!! I like kred's music. I saw where murderdog gave this album 3.5 mics out 5. Their main compliment was on how lyrical Kred was. Don't take these articles to heart you guys. Murderdog rated Kred's last album (Kredentials) pretty low and I noticed that "The Pitch" here praised that one on how lyrical he was! haha Its all just personal opinions, in the end, as long as your selling records, who cares!

I think it's a good CD, I like it

DAYUM! Kredulous got spanked by da Pitch, haven't heard the album, don't think I will

I would like to say that I hear alot of trash everyday. There seems to be so much pressure put on "Swag" and "gangsta" material that it makes my head wanna spin right off. I hear it everyday believe me, I work in music. I will say that this album is alot different than that. Its not your typical rap album, it is a concept album that startsoff as every critics nightmare. Even bashing a critic in the opening track for calling him out on being "The Stereo Typical Rapper"
But if you listen to the path that it takes you on, you come out the other end thinking "This kid knows what it takes to make good music"
Hear me when Isay, I have had my fair share of bad reviews, even some with this magazine, and trust me-Keep being you.
This album is full of lyrics that will make you want to give this guy a hug.
There is so much pain and sorrow in this record, that if you look past the Radio singles and the opening track, its a dope album. There are 20 tracks on this damn thing, and the review shows a summary of 1.
On "Weekend Ride" Kreds word play makes it so you are not sure if he is talking about a car, or a beautiful women that we would like to take out for a spin. At the same time putsit to a club beat so that viewers think its your typical "Grind Anthem"-the skit before it helps. Hints the title "Weekend ride" very clever song.
On "Nightmares there are 3 dope MC's doing what they do best as they share some very dark stuff. "Uncover my eyes, As I look up to a thunderous sky, the heavens rain and stain me with pain, and toungues of Fire"
"Spend the Night" is almost an R&B track, "Smile" is dope-"Save me a seat, right next to grief, and let me lean on my misery please" How many of us have had to share a seat with grief every now and then. No I am not a Kred Family member or even a friend, all in all-Pretty Dope!
Not your typical "Gangsta Wakness"
Believe me, I this crap alot!

I heard the album, haven't bought it, but will. I saw Kred play in Warrensburg. I used to work at a bar called The Setlist. They loved him because of his lyrics. This is not your average album and I am going to Best Buy now to get it.

I just purchased the c.d. Tears of an Angel and loved it!
The lyrics are amazing! You find yourself taken on an emotional journey from beginning to end. I would definately disagree with the review which as many others have pointed out was filled mostly with anger towards the artist than comments on the album.

i am not sure what you are hearing but i think his cd is great i bought it the day it came out and i have been playing it at my work since. my crew love it too and two of them have all ready bought it. i cant wait to see how his next cd will turn out. you need to realize good music when you hear it.

love your #1 fan

On Monday, December 15th Kredulous talked to the Big Dumb Fun Show about his latest CD Tears of an Angel and the above Pitch review. Download the BDFS proadcast and check-out his 3-segment interview in the second hour of the show.

http://www.bigdumbfunshow.com/modules/xhld0/index.php?id=1

Well, First of all, Kredulous is an amazing person, who has a dream, and career.

And i don't think you should ruin that,

His music is fine, and You're opinion isn't appropriate and doesn't matter.

I'm not saying, you can't say bad about him, I'm telling you that all the work he puts in to his cd, all his free time, Does not deserve rude comments that are going to be posted in public, giving him a bad press.

It's not neccessary.

He's just like everyone else, and he's such a kind person, who loves to sing, it's his dream, and you're making it very hard on him.

I know him personally, and he's an awesome guy, and doesnt' deserve your judgment, because EVERYTHING you said, isn't true to most people, it's just a bad lie.

I don't like alot of people, or their music, but that doesn't mean i have to make their life's worse, and talk about them, lie about them, and put my opinion in public, thats just RUDE!!!

Well, just lettin ya know,
I'd be appreciated if yaa kept your opinion to yoursellff!Thankks.
(:
Mashaa,

Kredulous's cousin!

Ha, thanks Masha, but this is how it works. I appreciate you reading this and writing what you feel in your heart, but when asking for a review, this is what you can get. People give their opinions on what they think of it. There is no right or wrong answers. Simply opinions. I appreciate you sharing yours. I don't think they are bad mouthing me, or picking on me, simply giving their opinion of what they think of this project.
They know all musicians put their heart and soul in projects, and thats the price you pay when you take it to the public ear. This is what this business comes with. Its nothing personal, and I appreciate them listening. Thank you to all of the other comments people have left as well.
Thanks for all the support, including THE PITCH,
Thank you,

Kredulous

first i would like to say that I love the new Kred album and have been listening to it non stop since i got it. It seems to me that this review is more focused on pointing out the weaknesses of the album and fails to hit on some of the insane awsomeness heard on this album. "What it is" c'mon that track is sick! And "Wild" with Tech, they killed it with that one. Can't wait for you to review Kred's next album, he's on his way i'm telling you.

This album is dope, I got it in my player right now. Love "Ready or not" heavy lyrics.

"Been Serving Detentions For Nervous Decisions" ha thats whats up Kred! Way to get em with this album bro, keep goin hard on em! aint nobody do it better. Rep dat KC to da fullest!

Personally, I love the lyrics. I don't listen to much rap/hiphop because there's no substance behind the music. Bad lyrics, nice beats. But with this cd, you can feel the emotions he's trying to evoke. Amazing beats, incredible lyrics. He's got so much talent. He's come so far from a few years ago when he released Living with Scars. Kredentials really improved lyrically. I think Tears of an Angel is has got something for everyone. Keep up the great work and always strive for more.