No, it’s not a mixtape. It doesn’t have all the DJ shoutouts as well as it certainly feels like a completed product. however it seems like a mixtape, as well as I imply that in the nicest way. It’s raw as well as unpolished–it seems fresh–and its full of bits as well as clips between the songs, tying them together, providing it the noise of a living project. block McCloud’s style can be grating over time–lots of aggressive, forceful diatribes provided in a “fuck you, back off” snarl–but his lyrics are continuously surprising. killer Karnival shouts out every celeb to die untimely, from Kurt to ODB as well as all over in between, as well as most likely will strike some people as in bad taste, however I can’t assist however believe they’d appreciate McCloud’s warning: The beast is about to hit your town….I don’t understand if he meant the tune to be a cautioning about medications as well as the quick life, however it sure seems like one.
McCloud’s work is commonly political, commonly challenging. It’s good to hear a rapper with so much to say. as well as with so numerous skilled friends: sick Bill, Vinnie Paz, RA the Ruged Man, Celph Titled, Reef The lost Cauze, Demunz, Fresh Jones, King Mag all make appearances. The album is gritty, as well as a few of the verses have so numerous words crammed in that they begin to feel much more like a lecture than a song, however if you like rap with content, this is for you.
Plus, he shouts out Park Slope, Brooklyn. That’s where Berkeley location if from. Lovin’ it.
If this is what block seems like when he’s not with army of Pharoahs, it gets my approval. extremely recommended.