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If scholars scrutinise the brush stroke of a master painter, Aceyalone deserves the same level of appreciation for his wordplay. Ever since he first emerged with the Freestyle Fellowship, Acey has proved himself perhaps the premier West Coast lyricist, crafting intricate rhyme schemes loaded with brilliant content. He flexes the creativity of a poet with the heart of a braggart, making him a dangerous opponent in any cipher. That's not to say that Acey's perfect--he's had an uneven track record on LPs. But his latest, Accepted Eclectic doesn't try for the lofty (but ill-executed) concept status of Book Of Human Language and features more consistent production than his debut All Balls Don't Bounce. Instead, he sticks to the basics--good rhymes, good beats, great songs. He shows unlimited range in topic, from the reflective and philosophical "Never Knew" to the rapid fire "B-Boy Real McCoy" to a surprising remake of Ed OG's classic, "I Got To Have It (Too)" that doesn't try to improve on the original (a common mistake among rappers) but instead extends it, bringing in Ed OG himself to preserve the lineage. Concepts aside, it's still Acey's gift of gab that's the draw. His versatility is unparalleled: his words can tap dance their way across a track as he does on "Golden Mic" or dig deep into it with verbal cleats, as on "Five Feet". For veteran Acey fans and the uninitiated alike, Accepted Eclectic is a stunning example of how far lyricism has come in its ability to amaze and inspire. --Oliver Wang
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