The High & Mighty Highlite Zone

Posted on 10.7.2003

The High & Mighty
Album : Highlite Zone
Release Date : Oct 7, 2003
Label : Eastern Conference

Review :
On their third album, Philadelphia’s High and Mighty return with a formula they’ve perfected throughout their time in the underground : beats as sharp as cleats combined with Mr. Eon’s no-nonsense, battering flow. It’s a routine that’s usually better suited to singles than albums but with Highlite Zone, DJ Mighty Mi and Eon expand the scope of their craft. The old school gets a plug on "Take It Off," borrowing from Philly’s Hilltop Hustlers’ classic, late ’80s "Juice Crew Dis" and De La Soul’s song by the same name as Eon clowns the trend in throwback jerseys and retro sneakers. "Rock the House" invites in beat box wizard Rahzel to contribute some fist and spit to the song’s party vibe. The most unexpected track though is "Fast Food Nation," named after Eric Schlosser’s book, which finds Eon taking on the processed food industry (don’t expect McDonalds to sponsor the High and Mighty anytime soon). Underground beats and rhymes + dietary consciousness ? Highlite Zoneoffers hip hop that’s hot—and healthy. —Oliver Wang

Track Listing :
1. Bobblehead Night
2. Right Here
3. Cheese Factory - Copywrite
4. Take It Off
5. Incorporate Anthem
6. Standing Room Only
7. Rock the House
8. Betcha Life
9. Wanna (But I Won’t)
10. Mighty Mi Is Clickums
11. Fast Food Nation
12. High Heat
13. How to Rob an Actor
14. Meldrick Taylor
15. D.S.P.D. II
16. Live from the Bullpen