The underground rap group known as Kreators surfaced for the first time with their debut album,
No Contest. Rappers G Squared, Jayson, XL, and Big Juan have an ineffable rapping style that balances old-school smarts and new-school toughness with aplomb. The breakout single "Foreign Lands" is one of the more exciting tracks from the new hip-hop underground led by labels including Rawkus and Bomb. Ed OG makes a guest appearance. ~ Keith Farley