While hip-hop is struggling to stay alive here in NY, the shit is thriving out in middle states! By keeping the battle scene alive with huge prizes in all elements of hip-hop ($10,000 for best emcee? what?!), plus hosting performances from newcomers and veterans to the game - from Spank Rock to Masta Ace - it's easy to see why Scribble Jam has grown to be "America's largest hip-hop event". Highlights from the 2005 event are all fully covered in the DVD - All the battles (Emcee, DJ, Beatbox, and B-boy), the Graff Expo featuring over 50 writers from around the world, performances from Masta Ace, Prince Paul, Edan + Insight, One Be Lo, Spank Rock, Ra The Rugged Man, and more plus loads of bonus material. It's over 5 hours long and well worth every penny for anyone who missed out on this massive event.

reviewed by snackmaster