(12 FOR 12)

That intro was one of the most heartfelt things I’ve heard, period. Because this man did what he dreamed of! Making 12 fucking albums in one year! Not just throwaway joints either, 12 full-length, quality records that stood their own amongst the other releases dropped! In honour of such dedication and grind, we have 

P-Ro 12 For 12

As stated, this is the December and Twelve release by MC P-Ro! This man has broken the mould for what should be possible for a MC in today’s era and is pushing the boundaries for everyone else to benefit from! 

This album has production from none other than P-Ro himself! On top of that, we have features from the likes of brothers

-G Fam Black

-OGBenGrimm

-New Villain

And this thing is absolutely incredible. This feels less like a hip-hop album and more of a celebration of hard-earned catalog! This feels like P-Ro reaching the finish line after 11 former albums month after month.

I love how throughout the album you have voice snippets and recordings of his journey, the people around him, and only his closest brothers accompanying him on his final drop! 

The production this time around feels more mellow and relaxed in comparison. When you have the feelings of victory and success that he has right now, it’s only natural he’d resort to more smooth and rhythmic beats and instrumentals to match how he feels right now!

You’ve got tracks with delicate strings, intricate piano keys, light bass, and funky drums. This feels like the template for flexing, the type of music you play when you’ve earned your rest! But don’t get it twisted.

Just because this one is more on the softer side (sonically) doesn’t take away from the cinematic experience or the grind in his voice or attitude! He’s still spitting as if this was his first album, he’s still laying down spectacular bars and rhyme schemes that could put 90% of the game to shame! 

I was sitting here listening to this record, just smiling, knowing I was right there with him throughout the year! Hearing those past recordings, the crew that was with him from the start, who would have pushed him to remain on his path and give him the moral support he needed!

I also love how each track is a callback to each of the albums he’s dropped! Doesn’t that prove how ridiculous he is? EVEN IN THE FINISH LINE, he’s still this creative! Absolutely awe-inspiring! He’s never relaxed a day in his life, and he’s still wanting to give us this level of creativity and originality! Phenomenal!

Of course, there should be no question regarding the features. They haven’t missed once all year, and they didn’t start now! The brothers help celebrate the project and bring the same level of excitement they’ve been bringing all year! 

I’m half expecting P-Ro to give us all a middle finger to the system and drop a surprise drop before the end of the year! But as things stand, let’s all take time to celebrate the incredible achievement of 12 in 12! The album and the physical act of it! Shoutout to you, P-Ro! 

https://open.spotify.com/album/1aV7PUTTAY2C94q4WfAMOt?si=890XcDjBS4eCjCGTk6mvWg