专辑简介

A review from a Jewish friend of mine who listened to the album before it came out.

I thank him for his candor and his willingness to allow me to use his review for my cdbaby site!

The Upper Weside showcases an incredible visionary mind. The mind of Minister Wes-E. He is a preacher. He is a teacher. He is an MC. He is the Player President, so he has to represent! What makes this album so different from any album that he has done before is that it oozes with confidence and a prophetic flair that makes him ahead of his time. There is no doubt that this album is a defining moment in the career of Wes-E. He no longer has to hope that he is among hip-hop's elite. In my opinion, he's already there! After hearing his opus to America 2 years ago, I said this guy is amazing! After hearing this album, I said this guy is the best! Pound for pound the best rapper that I've heard. I don't say that because he has the loudest voice because to me that isn't what defines hip-hop. I don't say that because he's sold the most records. He is independent and does this music part time, so album sales aren't going to be that prolific. To me, hip-hop is creating a masterpiece out of thin air! Taking something that has never been done before in hip-hop and owning it! Hip-hop is artistry and Wes-E has figured out how to match timeless and unique beat patterns with an unquenchable passion for teaching knowledge. See, knowledge is what is missing in hip-hop today! Knowledge is what the founding fathers of hip-hop wanted to share. Knowledge of self, knowledge of our creator, and knowledge of our potential were the recipe for much of the earlier hip-hop. We have gotten away from that. Wes-E takes risks in his music and in most cases those risks pay off! This is why I recommend this album to anybody who is a fan of hip-hop. Don't shy away from the album because it says spiritual, or Christian because I'm not Christian and even I can say that this album speaks to my spirit. I have a stronger sense of purpose after listening to his words of inspiration and maybe...just maybe...he has changed the mind of this man, who was once against the church!