Extra Album Scores: Rakim, Gordo, C Stunna

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Rakim – G.O.Ds NETWORK – REB7RTH

(B)

Rakim has been rapping for longer than I’ve been alive.

A lot of your all-time favourite rappers appeared as much as Rakim, together with JAY-Z. That’s how lengthy he’s been within the recreation. Apparently, he nonetheless has some starvation in his stomach. On Friday, Rakim launched G.O.Ds NETWORK – REB7RTH, his first album since 2009.

Rakim hasn’t misplaced a step. In G.O.Ds NETWORK – REB7RTH, his raps nonetheless sound crisp as ever, boasting the gritty taste that made him stand out, street-inspired lyrics, and durable flows. He additionally raps over hard-hitting boom-bap beats, giving people flashbacks to the ’90s.

Whereas Rakim kills it, the most important factor that may stand out to you about this album is all of the visitors on it. In simply seven tracks, you get visitor appearances from Kurupt, Compton Menace, B.G., DMX, Fred The Godson, Canibus, KXNG Crooked, Nipsey Hussle, Snoop Dogg, Kool G Rap, Joell Ortiz, Methodology Man, Prodigy, and extra. That’s mixture of residing and late hip-hop legends.

Favourite Songs: “BE ILL,” “LOVE IS THE MESSAGE,” & “SIGN OF SE7EN.”

Gordo – DIAMANTE

(B)

This complete album is a f**king vibe.

Identical to you, I couldn’t wait to take a look at the 2 Drake tracks from the album: “Sideways” and “Therapeutic.” Each are incredible and have already earned their place in my iTunes library. Whereas distracted, I let another s**t play and liked what I heard. DIAMANTE options the soul-clenching, upbeat home tracks that I like, usually present in bars that may solely welcome sure sorts of black folks (normally the Odell Beckham varieties).

The vocal performances from artists like Alice Aera, Sech, T-Ache, Leon Bridges, and others are top-notch. And for my thugs who can’t go an hour with out wanting arduous, you’ll be happy to know that the album additionally options Younger Dolph and Larry June.

Favourite tracks: “Sideways,” “Therapeutic” & “Cafecito.”

C Stunna & DJ Drama – Nonetheless Stuntin

(B-)

C Stunna is yet one more rapper from Florida that the world must pay very shut consideration to. This 12 months alone, he has had some spectacular visitor appearances and has launched licensed bangers. Just lately, he acquired one other main endorsement: one from DJ Drama.

I’m an enormous fan of initiatives that move properly, and “Nonetheless Stuntin” is a kind of. From the second you press play on the mixtape, you can be greeted with hard-hitting, explosive beats that Florida and Detroit rap followers will love. As for C Stunna, I like the sly confidence he exudes. In his verses, he at all times has some cool s**t to say whereas sustaining an unbothered, extra-player sound. All in all, I feel this venture is a really stable hear.

Favourite Tracks: “Curtis Jackson” and “Lose Management”

Soulja Boy – Swag Season

(D+)

I can’t consider Soulja Boy is 34 years previous now (He simply celebrated a birthday the opposite day). Respectfully, I can’t inform. He nonetheless appears to be like younger as hell and makes music that younger folks vibe with. Just lately, SB dropped a brand new venture referred to as Swag Season, and actually, it’s not that unhealthy. In contrast to in his different initiatives, Soulja’s flows are sturdier, his punchlines are stronger, and the audio high quality is ten occasions higher. He additionally works over a wide range of beats, sounding like a pure on a lot of them. Whereas his content material won’t be groundbreaking, and his singing might use some work, the venture shouldn’t be a whole waste of time.

Quincy is the creator of Scores Sport Music. He loves writing about music, taking lengthy walks on seashores, and spaghetti that fights him again.