Right off the bat it’s quite evident that a grown and much wiser Tajai is demanding respect with the head-bobbin scratch intro by Kool DJ EQ. Then, when the track dissipates and “Raindance” (produced by Domino) kicks in, your eardrums are entertained by a much different emcee than the one who was just “smashing emcees into fine bits” in the seemingly infinite days of the ‘90’s. Tajai’s melodic up-down flow is used with a sense of purpose to state his philosophies in regards to life both on and off the mic. Then over Skitzo’s production on “Who Got It?”, you can easily feel Tajai’s remnants of his older Hieroglyphics style coming through by checking his quick flow and slick lyrics. On “Do Not Touch” Tajai is accompanied by fellow Hiero-crew member Pep Love, who equally rips up the bouncy track provided by Domino. It’s definitely a dangerous joint kiddies! Then over the harmonic strings of “Scientific Method”, produced by the Pitchhitters, the track is excellently balanced with Tajai’s questioning lyrics regarding people and their methods of living. By asking “who, what, where, when, and sometimes Y (why)?”, the listener becomes more prone to questioning the world within themselves, as well as, the one around them. Then in comes “Do It!”. This is the kind of track that makes you just want to grab a beer, shake your shit, and say “Awe Yeeeah”. Most definitely Skitzo’s stuttering drums and the blend of Tajai’s club-esque lyrics makes this the best candidate to be played at the next spot you choose to move your ass at. Also, the little public service announcement at the end of the tune is a nice touch. But of course, there always has to be a track on an album in which you can just vibe off of. That track would have to be the next one on the playlist, entitled “The Dum Dum”. A-Plus’ blend of Asian samples and rhythms are without a doubt nothing other than fresh. Tajai’s spit over the beat accompanies it nicely to make the whole track simply sweet. Then, the album’s title track “Power Movement” (produced by Skitzo), just totally makes the purchase of the CD worth it. With its dope James Bond type vibe, Tajai leads the pack by “making more than just music” and giving the people of his nation wise directions via dope lyrics. Most definitely the cut is hot shit for every “man, woman, [and] child.” Then, while on the topic of family, Tajai’s next cut produced by Fakts One, speaks directly to the ladies on the topic of “Quality, Equality”. Tajai makes it known to his potential other half that “when she’s ready for greatness” to give him a call. Immediately after that song ends, you are prepped by the sample to get yourself ready for the next track produced by Kimani. On it, sexually charged details of some of Tajai’s experiences with women fuel the wild and crazy cut entitled “Raunch, Rogue, Skank”. The song is nothing other than “murder she wrote”. The tempo of the album then cools off a little bit when “Multiple Choice” produced by Amp Fiddler and Casual hits your eardrums. However, the meaning behind Tajai’s lyrics stays heated regarding the things that rule everything around us. Then, on the short but fun track entitled “Fashion Fetish”, produced by Casual, both Casual and A-Plus, alongside Tajai, flashback and let heads know that their true fetish is really for killing emcees. Then on “Let’s Live”, a cool and bubbly track provided by A-Plus, Tajai comments on life and recommends to all people living to just “live each day as if it’s your last, but plan in case it isn’t your last”. Then, as the sound of a lighter sparks and lights a fat ‘you know what’, Shake the Mayor gives his views on the state of Hip Hop. Hellah hot, nuff said. And finally, as the last track entitled “Dedication” produced by Domino and featuring Bay Area songstress Goapele, hits the speakers Tajai takes aim at every “faker, poser, loser, and hater”. Definitely class-sick shit. And that my friends, brings the powerful and moving album Power Movement to a close. In conclusion, the old Hiero lovers will appreciate the lyricism and beats, while the new fans and heads will have a mighty fine piece of vinyl to add to their album collection. Out.