I’ll be honest with you all. I would have loved this album regardless due to the album title. Wagyu brisket sounds absolutely delicious, and so for manipulating my fat ass appetite, this shit I just know is gonna bang! Let’s get to it!
So, this latest Illpo record features the duo of ‘Jermaine Brown X Damon Blanchard,’ who come together alongside producer ‘Kev Kaous.’ Together with 10 dope tracks running 29 minutes.
The production on this project by Kev has this level of serenity meets introspective beats sprinkled with a dash of Art Rap and Lo Fi, and you get this masterfully crafted project.
Each track has its own use of sample and loop track that stands out from the other 9.
What I love about this album is that it still sounds raw and non-polished to the point of losing all its appeal and characteristics but instead keeps its authentic aura, which comes rough around the edges, and it’s those edges that bring out the most flavour in albums!
My favourite beat on this one has to be ‘Cheers’ due to that intro voice sample which sounds like a ‘Beatles’ a cappella, but I could be wrong. Either way, that’s a fantastic way to start a song!
The duo of Illpo is well documented at this point. They’ve been doing it for years, and to maintain such a bond and chemistry on an album can’t be easy, and they pull it off perfectly.
They both have exquisite flow, pen work is next level, and their studio cadence has them sound like preachers. When they speak, we all listen, and the level of presence combined with this beautifully crafted production and you get a match made in heaven.
My favourite track from a rapping standpoint has to be ‘Brisket Talk.’ I love their energy on that track paired with those Spanish guitars and thudding base tones, and they both bring that lethal dose of lyricism and penmanship. Plus a very unique chorus!
Overall, a fantastic trio effort. Not a bad song in sight, and every beat absolutely slapped! Definitely a standout for 2025!
https://open.spotify.com/album/3A9buZriBcsun2GasL6iVm?si=3gGb5_JjTbqlu8Gx-ovP_A
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