Man, they don’t make albums like this anymore. This is the kind of shit that has a soft spot in my heart for underground hip-hop. This subgenre of the art is easily my top 3 in the whole game, and blaq kush just released a masterclass in it!
So, this is a 2024 16-track project with a list of producers such as:
-Csupreme
-SOO DO KOO
-Felix
-Raymond Jermaine
-JY
-Thxalx
-Red Ben
-Clockwork
-Raspy
Quite a list, but each man helps create and maintain the fantastic atmosphere that is art/Lo-Fi tier hip-hop that I only really hear nowadays by acts like ‘R.A.P Ferreria,’ but early ‘Quelle Chris’ or ‘Open Mike Eagle’ records had this same energy!
This album sounds fun, unique, chaotic at times, abstract, and beautiful all in one. With each track that goes by, you can never guess what will come next but know that it will be refreshing and original!
These kinds of records let you enjoy your ‘ambitious’ side of music and not be confined to a certain blueprint of how albums in rap should sound or feel like and just sit back and absorb the controlled insanity that these producers provide on this one!
blaq man, he’s a sight to behold. The way he raps, I love because not only is his flow and cadence enjoyable and original, but I love his use of pop culture lines, whether that be anime or comic book or just movie/Tv show talk. I always love when artists mention stuff like this, and he does this in spades, which makes the record that much more fun!
His voice is energetic and has a hint of curiosity behind it as if he’s trying to figure out his own limitations and lanes for this album and where to take it.
Overall, this is one of the funniest and enjoyable records I’ve come across in a bit! From the relatable bars to the funky and vibrant production! This shit right here is the shit!
https://blaqkush1.bandcamp.com/album/theres-always-hope-vol-5-2024
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