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Mic Boyd
Lost in the Woods
(Half-Life)
Mic Boyd didn’t initially set out to be a hip-hop artist. He was a victim of circumstance (apparently, partly thanks to being schooled by his older brother Luke). On the track "Moving Out," Boyd sings about the reality of hip-hop not being able to pay the bills. Luckily, Lost in the Woods proves Boyd was right to stick with it---that there is a pay-off in the end. Boyd’s flow is both tight and hard-hitting all the way through this album. He’s able to infuse bravado with doses of pop culture and humor (see "Michael’s Mystery"), which makes him more well-rounded than the usual MC. Reward him with repeated listening.
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The Barrie Advance

 It’s been five years since both critics and fans embraced Mic Boyd’s debut effort –The Ten Bux EP – and since that 2003 release, the Nova Scotia native has been perfecting his craft.

When not spending time in the studio with older brother (and producer), Canadian hip-hop star Classified, Boyd hit the road on three nationwide tours, sharing the stage with Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg, The Game, Maestro, Choclair, and rockers Good Charlotte and Alexisonfire.

Taking this opportunity to hone his technique – both on the stage and in the studio – has paid off in spades for the 23 year old.

Mic Boyd’s debut full-length release, Lost in the Woods, features 14 tracks of hard-hitting beats, sick cuts (courtesy of DJ of the Year – DJ IV) and a silky smooth delivery that allows him to switch styles with implausible ease.

The young emcee’s method is authoritative, witty and entertaining.

On Guess Who’s Back, the album’s hottest track, Boyd displays his ability to rhyme over a raging beat. His silver-tongued style rivals that of his brother’s: "It’s a cold one … you’all better hold on … when we hit you with another track to choke on … Class and Mic B a two-man team like Socom … except when we hang with the whole click … then it’s like Rainbow Six … In our case we got to deal with no deal … the new Lincoln Burrows and Michael Scofield … brothers in crime just alovin’ the grime … we on the come up, yeah I heard it dozens of times."

With Ignored, Love the Ones You’re With and Brighter Side, Boyd manages to deliver lyrics that come with a message without sounding too preachy.

Switching up, Boyd has some fun, showing his unassuming singing skills on A Good Day, before dropping a menacing lyrical lashing on Too Hard.

Unlike most hip-hop releases these days, Boyd doesn’t rely on a slew of guests to fill the time on Lost in the Woods. Older brother Class does lend his distinctive style to a couple tracks, of including the aforementioned Guess Who’s Back. Jordan Croucher and Kaliegh Cole are the only others who lend their voice to the album.

Rounding out the family affair, Mike Boyd Sr. provides a smooth sound to Lost in the Woods, playing guitars, bass and keyboards.

With his debut release out of the way, Boyd proves he belongs alongside other Canadian stars, such as Swollen Members and Classified, who have left their mark on hip-hop in this country and beyond.

Look for a big 2008 out of Mic Boyd.

Three stars out of four

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