No matter where a Philadelphian goes, they're sure to bring the Philly Phunk with em'. Such is the case with the South Carolina based Dyverse and Carolina Woods. A Philly brother is at the helm on this ready for prime time release.

The album contains what I consider my personal favorite Philly Hip Hop song of the year in Tweedle Dee. This song deserves daytime radio spins, mixtape luv, video play and cross regional appeal. While not the typical Illadelph fare, this track drips smooth, jazzadelified head noddin fuuuuuuuuunky funk sure to please any audience. I'm sure after listening to it you'll add yourself to the list of Tweedle Dee fans. Imagine a dash of Philly Phunk, a pinch of Dirty South grit, a psedo- Nelly delivery and a healthy heaping of West Coast G Funk with a catchy, grooved hook and you have the recipe for this sure fire hit.

Although Tweedle Dee is Dyverse's breakout track, the album isn't a one hit wonderland. Another of the super solid songs is Ma Dukes, presented in the same style as Tweedle Dee. This sounds like the follow up single to me. Still funky but not quite as amazing is the sing song delivery of If I. The brother even flips straight R&B singing in the tradition of MC Breeze (Hip Hop's first singing emcee) on the satisfying No One and What Kind Of Man.

While there's no doubt that all of Carolina Woods is on point, its worth the price of admission on the strength of Tweedle Dee alone. Guess what CD I'm gonna be pumpin' in the ride all summer long ???

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Reviewed by Funk Wizard Snow
Editor- PhillyHipHop.com
April, 2002