H2
Honda hopes to make more noise with his sophomore effort,H II, without changing the formula that's given him a reputation as a true MC's DJ.... Honda's strength is straddling the fence between minimalist "underground" tracks and up-tempo dance-oriented beats. N.Y.C. mainstays the Rawcotiks are matched perfectly with Honda's bleak composition of subtle bass lines and harrowing horns in "For Every Day That Goes By," which evokes images of frozen project playgrounds.... In many ways, the album suffers from a lack of cohesion, sounding more like an underground mix tape than a complete disc. But the strength of the good material takes the weight off the rest and keeps it moving at a steady pace. Although he shows creative progress with each new project, Honda, with this second album, still falls short of fulfilling his potential as a hip-hop conductor for both the underground railroad and--music's mass transit. --VibeNot only does this self-produced LP contain fresh beats, his scratches come extra crispy on each track as well. His collaborations with the Beatnuts, Black Attack, KRS-ONE ... among others, shine and maintain vitality throughout the full-length.... [T]he jams that will have your fingers glued to the rewind button are the more personal ones that let the musical spirit shine through.   --URB