Smoke Wave – Jamal Gasol & SAYZEE
01. Marvin’s Intro
02. Briefcase Bully
03. Built 2 Last
05. Antisocial
06. Dump Truck
07. Y.K.W.U.
08. Cutthroat
09. Special
10. OG Randy
11. Purpose
Two completely different styles, but all in all they are both killers. The Pulp Fiction hitman vibe on this sums it up perfectly. This is just back to back face punching rap tracks with these 2 just getting after it one at a time. They both contrast so well that you don’t even realize the lack of hooks on this. The production has some nice variety, from gritty, soulful, to some street banger type shit. They throwing haymakers while mixing in hood stories, food and medicine effortlessly. The only thing this really needs its a bit more flash to bring it up more song structure wise but everything else it has in bunches. The theme, the skits, the energy and pacing all work for this one. If you are a hip hop fan, and just rock with some fucking raps, this project will go nicely in your collection. In rotation.
Project: 8/10 || Art: 8/10 – John D.