Live @ Ash Street in PortlandPress/ReviewsWillametteWeek.comHiphoplinguistics.comlocalcut.commusicfora merica.org1/16/08 "Not only do Serge Severe’s beats comprise an impressive collection of throwback soul, the MC has also taken strides as a lyricist, through simultaneously staying true to himself and refusing to stagnate stylistically. The combination, as evidenced on early tracks from his upcoming record, Orangutan Slang, creates an underground monster that refuses (despite the album title) to ape any particular national MC or trend.." - Casey Jarman-Willamette Week 6-26-2007
Tiger Bar Article HIP-HOP FAREWELL "This weekend is a sad one for Tiger Bar's regulars. The Chinatown hole-in-the-wall—a home base for much of Portland's fledgling underground hip-hop scene and host to freestyle sessions and beat battles—is closing its doors. But some of the venue's regulars pay tribute this weekend (Friday and Saturday) in a two-show blowout that includes tonight's headliner, Serge Severe. Severe has taken the stage at Tiger Bar as much as anyone, and he's grown notably for the experience." -Willamette Week"When you hear Serge, you can imagine pen to paper, and mind to mic. Serge Severe is not to be ignored." - John Booth-Musicforamerica.org "The beats on his forthcoming Orangutan Slang, derived largely from throwback '60s soul tunes, meld nicely with Serge's verbally pregnant slang."-Willamette Week"Serge Severe represents a new breed of local MC that is popping out all over the country. He is an intelligent lyricist attempting to use his words to further conscious thought and understanding, yet the songs are still fun and entertaining. The manner in which he stretches words around tight beats shows off a verbal dexterity seldom seen in mainstream hip-hop, and leaves heads nodding in acceptance." - Nathaniel Long-Hiphoplinguistics.com "Lines like “I’m as bad as my credit†push me towards a yes vote, while lines like “on beats I stand out like someone wearing purple pantsâ€â€¦ well I kinda like those, too."- Casey Jarman-localcut.com "Top Ten Underground HIP HOP Albums of 2006"-Hiphoplinguistics.com DICTION & SERGEAlbum: OUR PURPOSERELEASED 2006 DOWNLOAD WHOLE ALBUM FOR $5!Top Ten Underground HIP HOP Albums of 2006 SERGE SEVEREAlbum: WALK IN MY SHOESRELEASED 2006 Digital DownloadsiTunesgreatindie.compayplay.fmpassalong.comnexhit.comtradebi t.com
