Man, can we mention the absolute run ‘Black Soprano Family’ has been on this year? It seems Benny and his roster are growing stronger by the month, and this album is further proof of that! Let’s talk about it!
So, this is the brand-new album by rap phenomenon Streets Soprano! This album is entirely produced by Imminent Productions and features a fellow MC, Heckler, joining Streets across the entire nine tracks! As this album features
– Weso Gee
– Fuego Base
– Bigga N!gga
When we talk about the production style of this album, it’s clear to me what the aim was meant to be. That being the trademark polished and high-end variety of East Coast Style Street Rap that Jay-Z brought to the game and was later taken over by Benny The Butcher in the modern era.
Those grand instrumentations with the rich atmosphere mixed in with those grimmy, muddy boom-bap flavours to create the very blend that albums such as ‘Burden Of Proof’ were made from.
It’s in this production that I feel best suits these brief 21 minutes, a rather familiar short time frame for most of these BSF releases. This is the perfect choice because it not only captures that cold and calculating street rap that BSF is renowned for but also gives the most impact and depth for the smallest run time, which captures the minds of listeners the easiest due to the current society and attention spans.
In order to capture the hearts of the audience, BSF routinely make short and explosive EP’s/Albums full of grit, cinematic production, and ruthless instrumentals that both inspire and leave the listener mean-mugging the world from those cold beats!
For 21 minutes, this is some of the dopest I’ve heard in a minute! Imagine Prime Hov meets Burdon Of Proof Benny, and this is the sound you should expect! Incredible!
Now, to talk about this duo. Some might say this album could be BSF’s ‘The Purple Tape’ effort. This is the first I remember being a duo effort on one of their tapes, and I loved it! From the synchronicity to the obvious chemistry they both shared.
The way they both executed their verses with relentless finesse, dropping off to the other to close the track off! There was confidence in one another and a shared mindset.
Both feature exquisite street poetry that is just as impressive as anyone in the game so far! Their flow was sharp and powerful, and their pen game a notch above the rest! I love how throughout the album you hear constant snippets of a woman saying ‘So, why don’t you trust anyone?’ It makes the record feel that much more ‘serious and raw’ in delivery.
As if both men weren’t solid enough, they were able to test their abilities against three of those strongest MC’s in the game today. All three lit the track on fire, and this duo not only matched the savage energy but maintained their own statures and strengths! Proving that if they can rap alongside these three, they can survive anywhere!
All in all, a fantastic effort by Streets Soprano and Heckler! The production was immaculate, and the verses even more so! Make sure you don’t miss this one!
https://open.spotify.com/album/2oOuSDHfg3AZREiTxmLjXU?si=2FY17cgoSiiOHcxYCkOI_w
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