Cats & Dogs

by Evidence

Overview

"Mr. Slow Flow" could just as well refer to himself as "Mr. Slow Release Schedule," but the follow-up to Evidence's 2008 effort, The Weatherman LP, is such a well-built slab of indie rap that a four-year wait seems well worth it. This isn't just a statement for fans either, as the stern anchor of Dilated Peoples and his "patented flow" can come off as somewhat "limited" in a solo setting, yet Cats & Dogs is persuasive, beating Weatherman on variety, accessibility, and sharpness in spite of its long track list. A well-chosen and fat guest list certainly helps, with names like Aloe Blacc, Raekwon, Slug, and Prodigy all living up to their lofty reputations, while Evidence firmly remains the spotlight MC, making sure some of the indisputable standouts (the hard-hitting "I Don't Need Love," the dramatic manifesto "To Be Continued...") are solo cuts. Champion production is the final touch as the Alchemist, DJ Premier, and DJ Babu head up this dream team, and for the fan club members craving clues and trivia, there's the story of how Evidence earned his name (which involves will.i.am), plus a missing 13th track along with a clever explanation of why, if you listen close. Devotees might argue that the heavy Weatherman is superior, and they could make a good case, but for the newcomer, Cats & Dogs is a much easier entry point. ~ David Jeffries

Product Details

Release Date:	09/27/2011
Label:	Rhymesayers Entertainment
UPC:	0826257014429
Rank:	70931

Tracks

1. The Liner Notes
2. Strangers
3. The Red Carpet
4. It Wasn't Me
5. I Don't Need Love
6. You
7. God Bless That Man
8. Fame
9. James Hendrix
10. Late for the Sky
11. Crash
12. Where You Come From?
13. [Untitled]
14. To Be Continued...
15. Falling Down
16. Well Runs Dry
17. The Epilogue

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Evidence   Primary Artist
Slug   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Lil' Fame   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Roc Marciano   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Raekwon   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Ras Kass   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Termanology   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Aesop Rock   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Krondon   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Rakaa   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
The Step Brothers   Primary Artist
Aloe Blacc   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Prodigy   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Amber Strother   Vocals
Danny Keys   Vocals,Keyboards
Wendy Guerra   Vocals
Noelle Scaggs   Vocals
Catero   Featured Artist
Terminology   Featured Artist
Khrysis   Bass,Organ

Technical Credits

Evidence   Executive Producer,Additional Production,Engineer,Producer
Twiz the Beat Pro   Engineer,Producer
Rahki   Engineer,Producer
Charli Brown   Producer
Dillon Parker   Engineer
Ethan Browne   Additional Production
DJ Flash   Cut
Eddie Sancho   Mixing
Roc Marciano   Engineer
DJ Revolution   Cut
Ricardo Gutierrez   Mastering
Aesop Rock   Engineer
The Alchemist   Engineer,Producer,Executive Producer
DJ Premier   Cut,Mixing,Producer
S. Daley   Executive Producer
Sid Roams   Producer
Navarro "Severe" Ristagno   Art Direction
Federico "C Sik" Lopez   Engineer
Brock Korsan   A&R,Engineer
The Step Brothers   Engineer