Cut through the floss and glitz. On the other side of the hype machine are artists that create because they need to, artists that we listen to because they demand our attention.

In a hip hop career that has stretched past a decade, Blackalicious has earned respect the old fashioned way rising through honesty, commitment, and artistry.

Now, with "Blazing Arrow," their fourth album and their major label debut, they have achieved their most fully realized album in a consistently ground breaking discography.