McEnroe owns the first six of this double EP's ten tracks, his warm vocals easily matching the crisp beats and sunny loops that he also creates. The scratchy-throated Pip Skid comes a distant second.

"For Service In English, Press 2" presents McEnroe at the top of his game. Referencing both Mr Dressup's Casey and Finnigan and "Emperor" Bush in the same breath is no small feat, but the mischievous MC delivers with ease. On the slinky "Too Real (The Realest Pt. 2)", McEnroe proclaims himself the current "king of Canuck rap", and though he might hear a few objections from Buck 65 fans, it's hard to argue with his easy flow and solid delivery. Even If he looks like he just rolled out of bed, McEnroe's tight work behind the board reveals a man who's clearly serious about his game.

McEnroe's only real weakness is his penchant silliness. Luckily, his beats are compelling enough to dispell the notion that he's another silly white rapper.

McEnroe wisely saves his goofiest production for Pip Skid's material. Cartoonish samples and polka-fied loops contrast Skid's angrier, drawn-out vocals to interesting effect. Amusingly enough, it's only when McEnroe's production matches Skid's seriousness, as on "My 1 Mom", that the EP goes downhill. Skid's homage to his single mom may be sincere, but you'll probably have a hard time connecting to his somewhat clichéd attack on his wayward father.

Skid shines brightest on the wonky "Magnifique 2", on which Skid holds his own against playful loops. Unfortunately, McEnroe slips in to steal the second verse -- and ultimately the track. By the album's end, it's clear that McEnroe should be paired with a lazier, dopier rapper who could better complement his suburban appeal.

Though Pip Skid offers a few solid tracks, his big bawls approach is overshadowed by McEnroe's lyrical and technical ability. Ultimately, both EPs work best as McEnroe's calling cards.