The first full-length CD by Detroit area-based Skrapz, "The 12 Step Program" is essential to any underground hip hop, and yes, mainstream listeners cd case. Skrapz proves to hold his own on this super full length l.p. Topics range from home town surroundings disappointment, love quarrels, war protest and of course, mic skills. This debut solo from an MC with a long time group affiliation (Level Jumpers, etc.) is what everyone would expect and more. On tracks such as the stand out "Abuse it," "Bring it back later," and "Fast lane only" (which is some serious drum & bass that hip hop hasn't done right until this!)Skrapz does something he has not done in a long, long time: OWNES. The title proves through tracks like "Cry," "All I know, " and "A better time" that the 12 step program isn't an album promoting drinking or the decline of it, but therapy.