Review :

Every so often a musician comes along who uniquely captures the attention of the listener in a personal, heart-felt manner. Median, born James Livingston, has done just that. Median is part of the North Carolina based Hip-Hop crew The Justus League, which also consists of members Little Brother, The Away Team, Cesar Comanche, L.E.G.A.C.Y., Edgar Allen Flow, Chaundon and more.

Median first received a tremendous amount of attention and critical acclaim in 2003 when he emerged on the Hip-Hop scene with his memorable guest appearance on Little Brother’s certified-classic debut album, The Listening. Median made an even stronger impression on the Hip-Hop community with his classic 2005 single “Comfortable” (produced by 9th Wonder) b/w “2 Sided Coin (Remix)” (produced by Khrysis), as well as his outstanding songs such as “Visionary” and “Median Alleviates the Drama (M.A.D.)” from his critically acclaimed independently-released debut EP entitled The Path to Relief EP (2005). Median has since received even more recognition from his stand-out performances and quotable verses on albums including The Foreign Exchange’s Connected, Rapper Big Pooh’s Sleepers, Kenn Starr’s Starr Status and Cesar Comanche’s Squirrel And The Aces, leaving fans yearning for more material from the gifted lyricist. Now, with the recent release of his new chart-topping single "Rize" (produced by Khrysis) b/w "Love Again" (produced by Koen) & "How Big Is Your World ?" (produced by 9th Wonder), as well as the forthcoming release of his debut full-length album Median’s Relief, Median is well on his way to proving himself as one of Hip-Hop’s brightest talents and one of Hip-Hop’s future stars.

Median’s Relief features outstanding production from 9th Wonder, Khrysis, Nicolay, Ant B, and more, as well as guest appearances from the likes of Jo Scudda, Chaundon, L.E.G.A.C.Y. and Spectac. From thought-provoking tracks like “Powershift,” “How Big Is Your World ?” and “What Would You Do ?” to uplifting and emotional songs like “Rize” and “Strides,” to captivating storytelling songs like “Brenda’s Baby” and “Personified,” to cleverly inventive songs like “Simile,” Median’s Relief covers a wide-range of emotions and subject-matter that is sure to engage and connect with the listener in a distinctive and electrifying way.

According to Median, "Median’s Relief is a journey through some of my life’s experiences thus far. Some of the songs are like excerpts from my personal journal. Other songs are just feel good records ; sometimes I even touch on political and philosophical concepts, but always with the goal of making dope music." Median’s Relief is a genuinely special and unique work of art that is sure to secure a place as one of the most notable, original and influential Hip-Hop albums of its time.

Producers : Koen ; Zo ! ; 9th Wonder ; Khrysis ; Ant B ; Nicolay ; Centric ; C. Keen

Track listing :
1. Love Again feat. Real Love
2. Simile
3. Collage
4. Personified
5. Rize feat. LaDehra
6. What Would You Do ?
7. Powershift
8. Brenda’s Baby
9. Right or Wrong ?
10. Choices feat. Chaundon & Joe Scudda
11. How Big Is Your World ?
12. Strides feat. Mark Wells
13. Pardon Me Dude feat. Louisha
14. 2 Sided Coin (Remix) feat. Spectac & L.E.G.A.C.Y.
15. Personified (Super-Charged Remix)
16. Comfortable (Midnight Remix)