Order a Jack, hold the Coke; preferably of the Mexican variety.
Which is to say, the hip-hop gods must be crazy.
In the eye of this new release storm, any a momentary calm provides solace. The frenzy, however, is sure to continue. Three significant releases, all coincidentally from Chicago, come to mind . Glo-land's own Chief Keef released the soporific Sorry 4 the Weight first, followed by SD the God and Life of a Savage 4. But then, another slightly less drill sound - more soul-trap - appeared, care of the talented Mr. Tree.
Including but not limited to "Hunneds and Fifties," Trap Genius iswell worth repeated listens. But it is from the rubble left by the above track that this Wavy Reverend emerges with "More noggin' than Nickelodeon".
Three days later the New Crew Deal spitter, Chris Crack, shares the latest addition to his recent loosie collection. Each joint has featured a different producer, save for two credits for Tmthy Trtl. At any rate, "Pourlandia," is no exception."
The slow-tempo ride/snare rhythm comes care of Boathouse. The beat eventually changes into a kick/snare variant while miscellaneous percussion dips in and out. Synth carries the harmony duties throughout the run. Meanwhile, guitar maintains the melody; each sample, unable to be identified by the author, serves well in whetting the jazz fusion. Bass, for its part, rumbles quietly on odd beats. Chimes and other miscellaneous samples appear briefly, before the track is ultimately given dose of syrup.
Crackavelli eloquently makes a case for media takeover on "Rap Landlord (Prod. by Ray White)", and provides closing arguments on the hookless, quick sixteen of "Pourlandia." Typically armed with elborate, quick flow, "From the West side, not where the boppin' be," Crack instead spins a more relaxed, stream of consciousness yarn with some boasting for good measure; not unlike on "Flossin (Prod. Tmthy Trtl)."
Another quality release, as should be expected, providing some words of wisdom, if nothing else: "Every day is Friday / Get the top knocked up off the muffin"
Notable Mention: Alex Wilex feat. Kembe X
Released a day ago is another loosie from Chicago. While just outside the window of relevance, "Right Right (Prod. by Hippie Sabotage)" is worth bringing up for the features if nothing else. Hippie Sabotage was, after all, responsible for two strong track off Wiley's 2014 mixtape Village Party. For his part, Kembe X is a frequent collaborator with a similar buckshot flow; aggressive, difficult to predict, and randomly spread.
In any case, out of one hundred hypothetical RIYL's for the song that follows, at least ninety would include Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa and points of reference.
- J.N.
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