Philippine rap group
Razzamanazz might not discuss important societal issues, but the group isn't raunchy or ridiculous either, as many other rap groups here are. The group raps about such things as remembering a love that they willingly let get away, only to regret it later, as heard on "Sabik Na Sabik Ako" (I Am Very Much Eager), or partying, as heard in "Wannapartywidus." The album isn't without a bit of silliness, though, as "Razzamanazz (Razor Manners)" includes a line about how a teacher must clean a certain guy's butt before he can be taught anything. Mostly, though, the raps are innocuous, fun, and sometimes even meaningful, as heard in "Talkshit," which, despite the silly title, contains some trenchant observations, such as the need to be careful of what you tell someone in the Philippines, as the person might use the information to backstab you. The instrumentation and arrangements throughout the album are excellent (the credits do not mention who plays the instruments). "Pansinin Mo Ako" (Give Attention to Me), for example, features a silky string section reminiscent of
the Three Degrees and the 1970s soulful Philadelphia sound. The group sings the chorus, which is actually quite enticing. "Sabik Na Sabik Ako" (I Am Very Much Eager) is built around a time-honored Philippine evergreen, which a guest female singer sings in the background while the group raps over a hard-edged, funky backbeat.
Razzamanazz has an energetic, contagious style of rapping, and the group could have a future in the Philippine music scene.