Roll down to the lower numbered North Philly streets and although the faces change from Black to Puerto Rican, that Philly Gully sound is still as strong as ever. The latest Latinos to rep the harder side of the culture are True Hustla aka Mike Myaz and Slice One, collectively known as A.T.F.

Their self titled LP makes it clear that they take their craft as seriously as the streets the continue to survive. You knowwhen they say rappers are only rappin' about what they see day to day? This is one of those instances. Now there's a million crews in the 215 following the same formula but they lack the catchy hooks and strong deliveries that A.T.F. display. My personal favorite is the rappin', scratchin' and bouncin' beat of Live From The Basement. Attention mixtape DJs- get up on this one, you'll thank me later. And they straight bring the funk fire on Legends Of The Fall. The song is like a sonic hi speed chase that would be right at home in any urban film. The song is a success because they allow you to visualize the scenerio as it unfolds. Not to be forgotten in the mix is the strong rhymes that keep the whole damn thing going. Flaunting the same funk intensity is the slithering High Times. Gritty, infectious, mysterious- all apply to High Times.

The remainder of All Time Felonz is filled with cuts created in a similiar style. While not all of it is Grammy material, none of it is less than cool. If thinks break just the right way, big time things are gonna happen for A.T.F. Remember, ya heard it here first.

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Review by Funk Wizard Snow
Editor- PhillyHipHop.com
February, 2003