Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 5018766995404
Label: Lowlife
Manufacturer: Lowlife
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Lowlife
Release Date: May 13, 2002
Studio: Lowlife

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Disc 1:

1. Don't Drag Me In - Braintax & Mystro
2. Opening Titles - Braintax & Skinnyman
3. Futureghost
4. Godnose - Braintax & Task Force
5. Last Date
6. Speak Your Mind
7. Biro Funk
8. Cobblestones
9. Grip
10. Peace
11. Oceans
12. Escuchame
13. Riviera Hustle - Braintax & Jehst
14. Exit

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.co.uk Review:
The deluge of UK hip-hop albums continues apace with Biro Funk from Biro Funk, the latest missive on nine-year-old indie label Low Life. Hailing from the unlikely hip-hop Mecca of Yorkshire, Braintax--originally a duo but now pared down to just one man--uses his connections within the UK's nepotistic hip-hop scene to create a persistently good debut. Teaming up homegrown beatmakers (Farma G, Bengrymm, Jehst and Beta Band/Jamelia producer C-Swing) scratch dons (Shortee Blitz and ex-Scratch Pervert Harry Love) as well as veteran rhymers Task Force and Skinnyman on the mic, the emphasis here is definitely on raw UK vibes. There's some ragga bounce here and there but mostly it's about straight up beats and plenty of gritty rhyme-spitting throughout. The lyrics swing from the witty to the worldly (though can be occasionally uninspiring) and the beats and scratches are almost always on point and varied enough to keep the listener's interest peaked. It ain't the UK hip-hop LP of the year but Braintax has proved himself a versatile performer and as a first album Biro Funk is inventive, entertaining and decidedly above average. - Paul Sullivan




Rating: - Good stuff, especially the original bits
I'm not the world's biggest hip-hop fan. I'm often put off the fact that I have nothing in common with the (usually black) lifestyles alluded to and I dislike aggressive posturing lyrics etc. However I do like hip-hop beats and good, tight rapping.

Braintax is somewhat refreshing in that he is not just copying black, American rappers. He's kept his northern UK accent and taken his own experiences as a white British lad as the subject matter of his writing. I like this. It's not bogus ... Read More

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Rating: - Not your typical hip-hop fan
I am not the typical hip hop fan, but have since grown increasingly tired of American rap and so seeked something that may appeal to me more. Lots of UK hip hop is grimey and, basically, quite poor. Braintax is the finest UK rapper i have heard. Better than Jehst and Skinnyman without question. Partially because he doesn't rap and sound like most UK rappers, he flows well, talks sense and speaks properly. This album is absolutely fantastic and if you haven't been overly impressed by most ... Read More

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Rating: - Top Notch UK Hip Hop
I bought this album after hearing Braintax on Task Force's 'Voice of the Great Outdoors EP' a while ago. It was far better than i expected, including some of the freshest beats and rhymes to come out of the UK. This is an album so original that i can't see anyone with any sense not enjoying it. Quality guest appearances (Task Force, Jehst, Mystro, Skinnyman)only add to the albums appeal, but Braintax shines over all these stars. At the end of the day, i guess i'm just saying that you should buy this ... Read More

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Rating: - Britains Finest
Braintax has been making records for over ten years now, but he has remained the dopest and most intellectual hip hop artist in Britain. Jehst has become a very popular rapper within the UK scene, due to his undoubted eloquence, but in my opinion he simply isn't touching Joey Brains, and this album confirms that for me without a bad track on the album.
Braintax is one of the most worldly wise rappers i have ever heard, as he says "you know its truthful when you hear me"
and you can't disagree. ... Read More

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Rating: - Most UNDERRATED hip hop album from Britain
The entire UK hip hop I have heard (and I haven't heard much) has not been wacky, though none of it has been exceptional either. That is, until I discovered this masterpiece. 'Biro Funk' is probably the only album I've listened to start to finish without skipping a track on first listen, I don't understand why I had never heard of it before. Whilst Braintax doesn't have the most distinctive voice in the industry, he is an incredible lyricist. He's got flows. He's got talent. My favourite tracks on the album ... Read More

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