Unlike many of their peers, the siblings offer a vertical dimension thanks to their faith which is forcefully expounded though never rammed down the audience's throat. Listener suffocation is prevented by Latin-flavored interludes, sparing blasts of soulful vocals and Fender Rhodes, most effective on woozy closing track 'Outro'.

Clearly rocking an East Coast steelo and drawing influence from their Puerto Rican heritage, New Breed spit hard rhymes over hard beats. Yet at the same time you'll hardly get to hear a rap album as elegant as 'Stop the Music' this year.

contains the token Latin instruments, rhythms and melodies that have permeated contemporary pop music, but it sounds incredibly raw and real. Further flavor is added by singer Dax Reynosa, who shares some of his passion for his people with us (with Macho right behind him translating).〔