After a strong showing in the first project I covered, I had nothing but high hopes for this man. A man who has an intriguing style and one who has a bright future ahead! How did this new one go? Let’s talk about it!
October record by MC Big V with production by Illin’ Noise, and together they drop eight tracks, 18 minutes, and the likes of
-Milly McJaggurr
-Synse
-Concept (shoutout to the main man)
-Geda
-Avokid
-Jimari
And with this set of roster (all but one I’m familiar with), come together, and right away, if we are talking about the aesthetics of the record, I fell in love instantly. Why? This album sounds like it was ripped straight from the realm of the early 2000s with the combination of Crunk, Soul Samples, and East Coast Gritty beats/West Coast G Funk vibes that make me think of artists like
-Kurupt
-Jay-Z
-DMX, etc.
Across this production, we are greeted with a variety of different samples and influences that feel like a homage paid to the old school. For example, we have tracks like
‘Aisle Seats’ which has a strong DMX feel to it, something off his second record ‘Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood’. You can hear that theatrical violin strings combined with that heavy bass and rhythmic drum pattern that is built for only the strongest lyricists to go OFF on!
Or if we look at the track ‘Ready’, which is something I’d hear Hova on in his early career! You’ve got those gorgeous vocal harmonies in two aspects. One acting as a choir, the other as an actual chorus sample!
On top of that, we have those thudding drum patterns, and as minimal as this beat sounds, it’s absolutely angelic in execution and takes me back to the golden 90s/2000s.
Or even if we look at the track ‘Point Em Out’, which is prime Kurupt feel! It’s the most G-Funk inspired track on the whole record, and it’s fucking phenomenal!
You’ve got those classic funky plucked bass lines that make me think of Parliament! On top of that, drum patterns that make you want to groove your body to the beat! Probably my top two instrumentals on the record! Since I love Dr. Dre, I feel his spirit is inherent in this track!
All this to say that this producer has executed a soundscape so strong that it becomes undeniable his skill and mastery of the production!
Once again, with the artistic direction of Big V, we see a level of charisma and conviction that is rarely seen in the business today. What separates his work from others is his creative and original approach on the mic while maintaining the old-school techniques and cadence of the legends while putting his own fresh spin on things!
Across this album, we hear V showcasing an even stronger performance than previously. He sounds stronger, more confident, more energetic, and less humble as he’s come to realise he’s a one-of-a-kind MC that most can’t touch!
The fact that he’s utilising only 18 minutes and still being as explosive as he was is nuts! His wordplay and vocabulary are solid, his flow is smooth and fluent, and his pen game is just as ruthless and relentless as it was the first time I discovered him!
I’d say this time around (as I briefly mentioned), he’s lost his sense of humble attitude and letting his natural swag, aura take control and let that speak for him! He’s showing a new side to him, one that can’t be ignored or tossed to the side and slept on! One that will leave you with sleep paralysis if you try!
The features for the most part are fantastic, and the chemistry is fire! The only part I didn’t like was on the track ‘Power’, the auto-tune singing I wasn’t a fan of, didn’t suit the track. But besides that, the rest of the track is good! And I guess he did say ‘I can’t sing but I’ll try anyway’, but still, I could have gone without it!
But that’s the only negative I can say about it!
Another solid record by Big V, and incredible beats by Illin’ Noise, and their chemistry is undoubtedly strong as well as the features! Go check out the record below!
https://open.spotify.com/album/7hCP3pHI6NcAL7xCYMoGNe?si=F14-9AvSQlunN8GmRP63BA
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