Although there is not much footage of Divine Styler and the Scheme Team he did make a live appearance on Rapmania, an historic 1989 televised concert that included almost every active Hip Hop artist of that year. His poetical approach and unorthodox dance crew "The Scheme Team" influenced the likes of Abstract Rude Tribe Unique (ATU). Although he did not bask in much commercial success he is a well respected factor from the early 1990s West Coast Underground scene. 2: Directrix (Featuring Exceed), which trafficked in information-age paranoia. The latter also appeared on his third LP, Wordpower, Vol. In 1998, Divine Styler hooked up with the Quannum Records crew, teaming up with his dear friend and fellow Rhyme Syndicate alumni Everlast, Styles of Beyond, and the Beat Junkies. His second album, the wildly experimental Spiral Walls Containing Autumns of Light, also failed to sell well. His first LP, Word Power, was hailed by critics and fans, but was not a commercial success. He first emerged as part of Ice-T's Rhyme Syndicate. While, DS does a nice job of using hip-hop as a medium for getting his message out to the masses, his lyricism takes a backseat to his uncompromising underground production.Mikal Safiyullah (born Mark Richardson 1968), better known by his stage name Divine Styler, is an alternative hip hop artist. His elevated, intellectually stimulating word power is a nice change of pace, and far from the usual M.O. Divine Styler's style is unlike anything you've ever heard, and it takes more then a few listens to fully decipher what's going on. DS finds a nice groove on the B-side, whereas side one is much less cohesive and uneventful. There is a huge discrepancy in terms of quality from the first side of this LP to the second (where most of the tracks mentioned above are located). DS outdoes himself with "Make It Plain" as he implements sonic explosions that hit from every possible angle, making it an unparalleled listening experience. The old-school breakbeat and quick thrusting bursts of energy propel "Before Mecca," as it has lost no luster off its original shine. "Microphenia" continues assaulting your eardrums, befuddling you with its seemingly out-of-nowhere soundscapes. SOB combines wonderfully with DS, as Takbir's performance is especially invigorating. Joining forces for the first of two collabos with his labelmates Styles of Beyond, "Nova" has a definite "Hot Sex" vibe permeating its every orifice. DS spits his lyrics out in a robotic talking mode, fluctuating in and out of this hazy futuristic track. Creating nothing but timebomb's waiting to explode, "Directrix" is guaranteed head-nodding material.
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With "Time Fold 79," Divine puts his breath control on full display over a plush piano arrangement, a true dedication to hip-hop's glory days. The exquisitely original in-the-house-of-God "Hajji" attacks from the jump with its voice-manipulated supernova distortion, and DJ Rhettmatic's scratches on the 1's and 2's. The Pharaoh Divine Styler divulges potent doses of uplifting abstract lyrics, but the true genius of this recording lies in his work behind the boards. In a virtually loveless industr industry, Divine Styler's second solo album is a truly inspiring love piece focusing on the self-empowering aspects of life over acid-infused breakbeats.
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