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Has Philly ever seen a rapper's stock rise quicker than L-Nation representa Cassidy? This buck is known for far more than coming outta nowhere to destroy Freeway in that now infamous freestyle battle. He's also busy makin' money wit the big boys up in NYC who are increasingly looking ninety miles south to the 215 for Hip Hop talent to add to their mix.

On Salute Me (Remix), Cassidy follows heavyweight Nas and literal heavyweight Fat Joe and damn if he doesn't hold his own with a forceful blast of that ole' Philly Gully sound. Confidence is one thing this emcee don't lack. He sounds right at home with Swizz Beat's signature sound spittin' grimy darts like "its Cassidy ock get rocked like a boat when you go fishin, ayo listen I'm the general like Tso's chicken..."

If you're wearing a white tee and Air Force Ones you're no doubt a fan of up and coming star Cassidy. He's got the Philly Gully on lock. Others who aren't so quick to embrace this street style may be surprised when they take the time to listen to the complexity and lyricism that the Philly brotha puts on display. New Yorkers haven't taken to a Philly emcee like this since way back in the day when they accepted the legendary EST as an honorary New Yorker. That said, Cassidy is strictly Philly, loves Philly and reps Philly to the fullest.

The talent is there. The cameos have been knocked out. The buzz is in high intensity mode. When Cassidy drops his debut album it's about to be on.Cassidy deserves to be saluted. What more can I say?

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