(The Re-Up)

Time for another artist discovery. Rapper Johnny Blaze comes with Heat on this 2023 release, so let’s talk about it!

This is a 12-track album with features from

-Darkside Slay

-Champ2x

-Dai$y

-F.A

-Dylan Murphy

-F.B (Fame Bound)

-Mac Vill

All of which are also new to me, so for me, this is completely undiscovered territory, and that makes it all the more special! 

Let’s start with the man of the hour, Johnny Blaze. The man has a unique and articulate voice that makes any song with him on it stand out due to his high-energy flow and vibrant bars! You can hear in his tone his passion for the game, his excitement in the instrumentals, and his willingness to express himself the utmost and be the most confident one in the room!

His style is a combination of hype and enthusiasm! A mix between the love of the game and the ego to realise he’s the man. Utilising these attributes, he spits dynamic and spirited lyricism that has him shining from the beginning to end! 

The production side of things run by Mugga Beats is very interesting to me as there are a few different styles showcased, such as

-Mainstream Hip Hop

-Underground Hip Hop

-RnB

-G Funk

-East Coast Grit

-Trap

Across each influence, you get a nice rendering of the genre, and listeners get a fun, crisp, and engaging experience across this sonic landscape. No matter what sound you’re into most, this record will have something for everyone! 

I’m always a fan of variety albums when they are done right and not just done for the sake of having a mixture, but this time around, I feel every track and its individual atmosphere works really well, and the vibes that go along with each of these are always high and full of spirit! 

No matter what level of Hip Hop fan you are, I’m sure you’ll find something to fuck with on this one! The features are dope, the production is dope, and Blaze is dope! What’s not to like? 

https://open.spotify.com/album/2yNTwjY9hAsEwRzorq9pvT?si=xId-T-ZsRcuML3ZAidKVIQ