The Fall Before the Rise by Jim Jones
02. I’m the Best
03. Rich Water
04. Move Em
05. Friday
06. Eat Tonight
07. Revolution
08. Summer Where You Been At
09. Mafiathon Freestyle
Despite all the online shenanigans he still puts out dope music. That being said the Teenior Citizen allegations are accurate. He has a dope voice, that deep rooted NY lingo, and can make rapping about the same shit his whole career sound fresh every time. He knows his own formula, and all it really takes is some dope beats. Theres a solid amount of variety on here, and gives it that looking for a radio hit feel which works, I think his style adapts to whatever he is on and he never has to break character or sacrifice authenticity. Features on here were solid but I think what we want from him is him going toe to toe with all the killers of the industry penwise and not just a few upcoming or potentially hot new artists. Pacing is solid and its just a light quick heat check that works. Throw this on truly fighting the good fight against ageism in hip hop. In rotation.
Project: 8.3/10 || Art: 8/10 – John D.