DJ Format has been getting a lot of acclaim recently with his album ‘Music for the Mature B-Boy’ and it becomes clear why when listening to this new single. The beats are in the classic genre of hip hop which are phat and very rhythmic which definitely gets your head bouncing. The bassline is infectious and Abdominal’s raps fits brilliantly to beat. The tune doesn’t perhaps delve deeply into conscious lyrics and may not appeal to lovers of hip hop who appreciate the angst of street life. However ‘Vicious Battle Raps’ contains the essence of pure hip hop and gives it commercial appeal without selling out. Excellent.

Tareck