The Heist

The debut full-length from Seattle’s Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, The Heist, is a remarkable introduction to the MC and DJ team. From the jump (“Ten Thousand Hours”), the quick-witted Macklemore tips his cap to Malcolm Gladwell, flexes lyrical skills (“Can’t Hold Us"), reveals uncompromised goals (“Make the Money,” “Jimmy Iovine"), and intelligently delivers endearing stories.