"Fire" is part one of a four-part series in which each album will represent a different natural element and hip-hop vibe. True to its name, "Elements (Fire)" represents hip-hop"s aggressive boom-bap sound made popular during the mid-90s. On the production side, veteran producers include Kev Brown (De La Soul, Raheem DeVaughn) and Cap D (All Natural, J-Live), while newcomers include Proh Mic, Kalico, Gee Field, and Battletek. Those who say, "They don"t make hip-hop like they used to" need look no further.