We are back with a familiar face and one not so familiar. What a great position to be in, being able to revisit an artist while discovering another; in my line of work, that’s the jackpot! Let’s get into it!
So, this is the latest collaboration album by producer Skinny Bonez Tha Godfatha and rapper LJ Lewis, and together they release five new tracks with cuts on track five by -Cuts Supreme.
Now, onto the production first. I feel like Skinny has decided to utilise a combination of raw and skeletal loops, a larger-than-life atmosphere, and surreal energy and passion. Although it’s only five tracks, I can feel that spirit and soul coming out of my boy. He’s letting his creative and pure love for the game take over on this one, and we are getting equally some of his best work and his most stripped down.
I’ve been on some sonic rides with Skinny, hell, even reviewed a jazz album he did, but I feel this is the best version of him. When he’s tunnel-visioned on a certain idea and execution. This is also a Vol 1 (of three), so I’m sure he wants to make sure the vibes and sounds on this series are as iconic and heartfelt as they can be, and I feel he absolutely nailed that part.
Now onto my formerly unfamiliar friend, LJ Lewis. As the Bandcamp description described, he is down-to-earth and features a level of straightforward, to-the-point, and in-your-face storytelling that is refreshing to hear in this day and age.
He has crisp and lethal lyricism with direct and personal wordplay and witty lines and bars that help push that exquisite sound and production.
I love how he takes his time on this album, no rushing or fast rap when it’s not necessary. He’s here to just tell stories and spit bars, and he does both tremendously.
His deep tones with his serious intentions and dope delivery of all his verses are the perfect combination for this skeletal instrumentation, and even though he’s been presented in such a short project, it was enough to convince me that he’s someone whose worth remembering and keeping an eye out!
Overall, this short five-track EP is another DOPE offering by Skinny. He found yet another well-crafted collaboration to work with, and they release a gem that I hope more people can check out!
https://skinnybonezthagodfatha.bandcamp.com/album/high-art-vol-1
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