This is the debut solo EP from Phoenix, Arizona emcee Ritchie with a T. Emerging as 1/3 of Injury Reserve, the trio would release 3 mixtapes alongside a couple EPs & albums respectively until disbanding as a result of Stepa J. Groggs’ death. Ritchie & Parker Corey plan to continue to make music together as the duo By Storm introducing themselves the previous on the best single of 2023 in my opinion “Double Trio”. Triple Digits (112) was a great solo debut & Quiet Warp Xpress had me intrigued ahead of By Storm’s debut.
“Cc Me” is this sample drill opener assuring that he’s ready to roll since he been with it at this point in his career whereas the experimental “Toll” suggests to play your roll since shit’s been having a serious effect on him lately. “Binging”hooks up some distinctive sampling discussing getting back on his pesos while “How?!” featuring Niontay is taken from Ritchie’s debut from this spring. “Broke the Mold” featuring Feardorian himself gives their refreshing take on the Detroit trap scene & “All-Terrain” concludes the EP by working in these pianos & hi-hats talking about being in the future.
Triple Digits [112] still to me is a definitive moment for Ritchie with a T’s solo discography, but I still think what he brings to the table during the course of the Quiet Warp Xpress is more than enough to hold Injury Reserve fans off until the By Storm debut LP. Feardonian’s production pulls inspiration from cloud rap, sample drill, experimental hip hop & even a bit of lowend allowing Ritchie to giving everyone listening a glimpse of a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing regarded as still to come.
Score: 3.5/5
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