Cats & Dogs is Evidence's first record on the Rhymesayers label. This independent record company is also home to acts such as Atmosphere, Jake One and Brother Ali. Evidence shows with his album that he is a strong addition to that list. The rapper from hip-hop group Dilated Peoples was so pleased with the contributions of producers Sid Roams and 'stepbrother' The Alchemist, which they made to
… his official solo debut, The Weatherman LP, that he has them performed again. To top it all off, legend DJ Premier has also signed two tracks. EV's trademark, the meticulously measured, infectiously slow flow is still there, but the real draws are the beats. The short clippings of The Alchemist, Sid Roams' provocative loops and DJ Premier's scratches are some of the things the listener can look forward to. Furthermore, 'The Weatherman' alternately offers insight into his life through ingenious and down-to-earth lyrics. Very consistently Evidence delivers quality. We were dry for a while, but luckily; it's raining again, a lot too! (GL)more
