(BEFORE THE ALBUM DROPS)

You know, the title of underrated gets thrown around a lot and yet very few are as worthy of the description as much as this man. With a consistent discography that combines incredible lyricism, storytelling, and cinematic production, he’s crafted himself into a real ‘underground king’ and he’s back to prove that to you all once again!

So, this is the latest Bandcamp album by legendary MC Hus Kingpin. For this project, he brings with him: 

-Shaolin Luciano 

-AWSME J

-Pete Rock

-Big Ghost Ltd

-Giallo Point

-Struggle Mike

-Sovren 

-Crabskull

-DJ Manipulator on the production and 

-Snotty

-Abe Linx 

-Tully C

-Willie The Kid

-Smoovth 

-RJ Payne

-Spideragod 

-Lucky Seven

-K Burns

-NapsNdreds

And includes 11 tracks. 

You’d be pretty hard-pressed to find a case where you have the list of producers as this album does and it not be a home run. What these nine beat makers bring to the table is diversity, masterful technique, and quality. 

Each man brings their own strengths and skills to the table in their specific way. For example, when you have the track ‘SITUATIONS’ by the legendary Pete Rock. You can hear how beautifully he lays down that combination of delicate piano keys and that 90’s-influenced Hip Hop beat with those traditional beat breaks and subtle synth chords running through it. 

Or when you have the track ‘DREAMS’ with the notorious Big Ghost Ltd and hear how he manipulates those crisp chords across that skeletal and raw boom Bap-inspired beat with that subtle use of that female vocal harmony, all that comes together for a darker and more sombre listen than most! 

Even the track ‘RAVIOLI’ with the powerhouse Giallo Point. Where he utilises that more muddy, grimy boom Bap atmosphere combined with a touch of classical with those orchestral sound elements with those plucked strings looped in the foreground of the instrumental, bringing a more rough and rugged experience to the track.

This, to me, said is just three examples of different producers bringing their own ‘influence’ into the album, and with each man doing the same, you get a sonic platter of sounds and melodies that keep this album interesting and fun to listen to! 

On top of the MC work. This roster is the definition of ‘The Best Of The Best’. You can’t beat this line-up, and with Hus being at the front of the pack, you can’t go wrong.

He comes through with this usual expressive, charismatic, and poetic persona across the beats that has made him stand out for years now.

His brand of lyricism and pen game makes him feel more like a distinguished author rather than a mere ‘rapper’, by the way he manipulates words to fit his narrative.

His smooth and fluent flow work, combined with his undeniable rhythm, makes him one of the best examples of an all-rounder the industry has. 

He can set up a story narrative and make conceptual tracks as if it were effortless. The only man I can think of that shares the same level of skill would be ‘Billy Woods’. It’s an exclusive group that 99% of the game can’t enter.

Of course, as mentioned, he brought with him some of the best and brightest talents in the game as we speak, and none of them disappoint! They all bring their best foot forward and deliver some of the best verses I’ve heard all year! 

If I had to choose two of my favourite feature verses on the album, they would have to be the ‘Spider Da God’s’ on track 6, ‘K. Burns’ on track 9, or ‘Snotty’ on the intro track!

But regardless, each man brought it! Not a weak sentence to be found, and each MC helped elevate this record to a whole new level! 

Overall (not surprisingly), another solid release by the man with the perfect discography. The projection was perfect, as was the rapping performances! Don’t sleep on this one! 

https://huskingpin.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-album-drops-digital-tape