M.I.A. – “M.I.7.” review

London, England, United Kingdom rapper, singer, producer & activist M.I.A. going independent with her 7th LP. Blowing up off her full-length debut Arular that XL Recordings & Interscope Records jointly put out 2 decades earlier, her popularity would begin to increase following the sophomore effort Kala & was even granted her own vanity label N.E.E.T. Recordings by the time ΛΛ Λ Y Λ became her most-left field body of work to date inspiring future acts like Death Grips & PC Music. She eventually fulfilled her Interscope contract by dropping Matangi & AIM, coming off the Island Records-backed MATA to bring M.I.7. towards a new direction.

“Prayer 777” after the “Trumpet” intro technically begins with a remix of the cloudy & experimental Christian hip hop single “Armour” with secondary influences of neo-psychedelia, tribal ambient, ambient pop, ambient dub & dub whereas “Jesus” after another “Trumpet” intermission goes for a hip house vibe asking for the son of God to set her free. “Sacred Heart” reworks “Un Nenju” from the Bells Collection tape talking about what we feel makes us the same while “Money” after the 3rd “Trumpet” interlude annoyingly demanding some bread.

After the 4th “Trumpet” interlude, “Circle” starts the 2nd half asking God to lead her prior to “Calling” after the 5th “Trumpet” interlude talks about following the waves. After the penultimate “Trumpet” interlude, “Ride the Sky” makes an odd Fortnite reference although I understand the concept of good defeating evil while the final song “Everything” after the last “Trumpet” interlude excluding the “30 Minutes of Silence” outro ends M.I.7. talking about chasing bags than looking for them.

We’ve only gotten 3 full-lengths from M.I.A. within the past decade & MATA had me hoping she would continue to take the right path going forward musically, but it pains me to say that M.I.7. could be the weakest entry of her entire discography. It has nothing to do with the predominant Christian hip hop themes because I’ll put it over Will Smith’s comeback Based on a True Story any day, except the overabundance of interludes & the half hour outro make it feel like a glorified EP.

Score: 2/5

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Uy Scuti Bøyz – Self-Titled review

The Uy Scuti Bøyz are a duo consisting of Mechanicsville, Virginia rapper diamond* & Atlanta, Georgia rapper Tezzus. Both of whom have collaborated with one another a handful of times including songs like “Bada Bing Bada Boom” or “Pisces” & “Slime”. They’ve also achieved quite some success as solo artists, resulting in Young Thug signing them to YSL Records & resulted in 9 Vicious departing the label due to his feud with them. Nevertheless, it was only a matter of time until they made their eponymous full-length debut as a pairing almost a week after The Conglomeration ended The Dogs’ brief reign as AEW World Trios Champions & Kevin Knight becoming the new AEW TNT Champion respectively.

“Uy Scuti” featuring Thug finds the trio over a triumphant London on da Track instrumental to get things going reporting live from the biggest star in the universe whereas “Ew” featuring EA TJ talks about not charging prices when they’re running through all the stores. “Trashcan” bombastically represents the ØWay collective both members are apart of for a couple minutes while “Baby” by Tezzus featuring southsidesilhouette & Yung Fazotalks about getting head over a Hariroc beat.

Biggs Money appears on “Slime for Years” so they can proclaim that both of them have been YSL long before they were officially signed just before “Stepchild” featuring HittMan talks about shit getting ridiculous to them out here, giving middle fingers to all of their opps & dismissing their attention-seeking. “Guess What” by Tezzus featuring skaiwater joins forces to brag that each of them knowing they would make it until “Da Fuck” also by Tezzus featuring Rylo Rodriguez & Young Thug talks about upping the score.

“Chill Øut” featuring Shawtyrokk reaches the halfway point advising to watch out for your hoes around them over a Goxan instrumental or else it’s case closed while “Ice Øn” embraces a heavy pop rap vibe to talk about love. “Head Øver Heels” feels a lot like a Pz’ track since neither of the Uy Scuti Bøyz have verses of their own despite him explaining that he’s in love with money while “J.Ø.T.P. (Jump Øut the Plane)” featuring EA TJ, Lil Righteous & Sk8star details their luxuries over a Richie Souf beat.

southsidesilhouette returns for “Møtherfuckers” to talk about flexin’ racks because they used to struggle in addition to pullin’ up on their bitches so they can fuck since they don’t do any of that cuddling shit & after “St. Claire’s” gives diamond* a chance to shine by himself talking about rockin’ his ice during the evening as well as likening the way he sees things clearly to light itself, “Løve Løst” expresses their disappointment in the way this person moves.

“I’m an Artist” winds down the last few moments of the Uy Scuti Bøyz’ self-titled debut talking about upgrading their ranks within the streets & baiting women with blue $100 bills while “Hell Yeah” featuring BSlime decently makes it clear that they’re talking business, hence why they don’t fuck around whenever either of them open their mouths. The only single “Duality” ends the tape with a rage-inducing trap outro taking risks to live the lavish lives that have now.

Becoming a fan of these guys early last year, I was excited to hear that diamond* & Tezzus had signed to YSL considering the high praise projects like Nø Idøls or Backrooms received last summer. However, I felt like the Uy Scuti Bøyz’ introductory tape was more average than I had expected although I firmly believe they can top this if they ever make a full-length debut (which I’m confident they will). Their chemistry isn’t the issue in any capacity earning comparisons to the inaugural 4th Rope World Tag Team Champions & current 2-time HoG Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boyz or WWE Hall of Famers D-Generation X, but some of the production & features kinda weigh it down.

Score: 3/5

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Red Café – “Once in a Red Moon” review

Red Café is a 49 year old MC from Brooklyn, New York who broke out 2 decades ago off his debut mixtape The Supplier. He has since dropped 10 more tapes & a full-length debut, signing to multiple labels such as Desert Storm Records as well as Hoo-Bangin’ Records & Bad Boy Entertainment without releasing anything during his tenures there. However, learning that his 12th mixtape was gonna be fully produced by Cartune Beatz made me more optimistic than I usually get for his recent output days after Wendy Choo became the new WWE EVOLVE Women’s Champion.

The title track works in a cloudy boom bap instrumental talking about having expensive taste & the beans keeping him safe whereas “TSA Pre-Check” featuring Benny the Butcher finds the 2 proclaiming themselves to be the realest ones in the room. “Wish Me Well” featuring Max B has a cloudier trap vibe to the beat advising to not hate against the bigger man leading into “Water & Flour” featuring So Rich, which is my least favorite track outside of the soul sample.

“Red Rum” featuring Elcamino hops over some pianos so they can talk about their experiences growing up in Buffalo & what Gang Starr referred to as “The Planet” respectively just before “Private Room @ 2AM” admits to being fed up with all the Ls, snitching & going to funerals in addition to his twin admiring the beauty of his scars. “You Lucky” featuring Boldy James on the contrary leans towards a soulfully drumless direction talking about bitches who’re fortunate.

The song “Pray for Me” hooks up a soul sample & some hi-hats hoping for God to protect him from catching another case & making it home safely while “Payne Café” strips the drums again so both him & RJ Payne can talk about having more cocaine on their tables than the late Rick James ever did when he was still alive. “A.C.G. (Anybody Can Getit)” sends off Once in a Red Moon with a soulful outro motivationally encouraging people to achieve their goals.

A great deal of this guy’s output has been average at best, but I have enjoyed some of his features in the past & all the singles building up towards Once in a Red Moon lives up to the expectations I had set for it. Maybe even the best thing Red Café’s done in his entire career if I’m being frank. Cartune Beatz’ production is a huge upgrade from some of the Shakedown Entertainment founder’s latest material & he gives these instrumentals his all alongside the guests.

Score: 4/5

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A.G. – “$ € £ ₣ ¥” review

The Bronx, New York veteran A.G. enlisting Boston, Massachusetts producer Stu Bangas to produce his 7th solo LP. Known for being 1/2 of Showbiz & A.G. as well as a member of the D.I.T.C. collective, he would make his solo debut in 1998 with The Dirty Version & came back 8 years later for the sophomore Get Dirty Radio. He has since followed these up with Everything’s Berri, The Taste of AMBrosia, Always Protect the King, NYLUV & Giant in the Mental which I personally prefer some more than others. However, I already knew $ € £ ₣ ¥ had great chances of being some hit best material individually when Stu’s involvement was announced.

“Borderline” featuring D-Flow & Diamond D angrily opens up shop talking about nobody being above them lyrically & Diamond D having my favorite guest appearance of the 2 whereas “Get It Going” continues from there providing words of wisdom. “Creatures” goes for a boom bap vibe instrumentally so he can spew unapologetically hardcore lyricism prior to Cory Gunz appearing on the hypnotic “Replicant” talking about being the naked truth with clothes.

To end the 1st half, “Skywalker” experiments with an unsetting trap atmosphere using the clouds as his stepping stone while “She Like to Dress Up So I Modeled Her” calling back to when his original moniker was reminiscent of the late WWE Hall of Famer, the shortest reigning WWE Champion & former WWE Tag Team Champion André the Giant. “Suspense” featuring Prince Julius was a more laidback cut making people disappear by merely uttering 1 sentence.

“All These Things All These People” heinously talks about coming from an era when you couldn’t rap if you didn’t write it & going to all sorts of different places while “Really Rapping” encourages people to ask his crew if he’s capping or being serious in his rhymes. “Real Hip Hop” lastly sends off the album with a boom bap outro where the hook ironically samples “Ova Here” by KRS-One on what would’ve been Afrika Bambaataa’s 68th birthday but I digress.

A great bulk of A.G.’s solo material for the past 16 years has been average at best, so $ € £ ₣ ¥ on paper seemed like it would reach the same level of quality The Dirty Version & Get Dirty Radio had reached decades earlier. Thankfully, my expectations were met because a great deal of this was enjoyable to me anyway. His pen & Stu Bangas’ production combined make for the strongest he’s sounded since all of those earlier full-lengths putting aside a couple guests sticking out personally.

Score: 4/5

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The R.O.C. – “No Direction” review

Detroit horrorcore veteran The R.O.C. finally back with his 4th LP. Getting his start as a member of the House of Krazees with Jamie Madrox & Monoxide, he later hooked up with Skrapz to put out 1 last album under the HOK name before starting a duo of their own called HaLFBrEEd when the Insane Clown Posse signed Twiztid to Psychopathic Records. Although they would only release 1 official full-length under the HaLFBrEEd name titled Kontamination, it would go on to become a horrorcore classic. Welcome to the Darkside came out under Psychopathic’s now defunct Hatchet House sub-label & dropped Digital Voodoo under Majik Ninja Entertainment almost a decade later. Last we heard from him was Monsters Ain’t Real in late 2019 & returns with No Direction.

After the “Space” intro, the self-produced “It Ain’t My Business” explosively marks his return advising that your lips will follow suit if one swallows their tongue whereas “My Fantasy” asks if he’s the only one this woman prefers & her reoccurring when he runs. “Best Decision” featuring Jamie Madrox finds the 2 linking up so they can voice what they consider to be the greatest choices they’ve never made over a groovy beat leading into “Around We Go” talking about getting up outta here right now.

Monoxide appears on “Superpower” so they can energetically discuss how being themselves is their extraordinary ability just before “I’m In Love With You” tries to put the right together to express his affection towards this person knowing exactly the way he feels. “Broadcast System” goes for a futuristic boom bap vibe talking about this being nowhere close to the end of his story prior to “2084” by Zodiac MPrint consciously issues the reminder that Big Brother’s watching us all.

“Finish Strong” nears the conclusion of No Direction hopping over a grim instrumental so he can talk about ending things on as great of a note as possible while “Bridges” leads towards a gospel influenced sound & taking a spiritual approach to his songwriting. The closing track “New You” finishes things up charismatically bringing nothing but good vibes to the table celebrating improved versions of themselves on top of a funky boom bap beat.

This guy is amongst the most underappreciated artists in all of Detroit & one of the greatest human beings I’ve ever met, so I had to pull up to the listening party last Friday afternoon at the Astronomicon 9 pre-party prior to meeting the current MLW World Heavyweight Champion Killer Kross & would put No Direction right behind Digital Voodoo as The R.O.C.’s 2nd best album since Welcome to the Darkside & Monsters Ain’t Real were both extended plays. All 3 of his Samhein Witch Killaz brethren body their verses & it’s amazing to hear how far he’s come since Rollin’ with Strength.

Score: 4/5

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Cult of the Damned – “Simony” review

England, United Kingdom collective the Cult of the Damned comprised of Blah Records founder Lee Scott, BeTheGun, Sly Moon, Salar, Bill Shakes, King Grubb, Tony Broke, Black Josh, Stinkin’ Slumrok, Bisk, Sleazy F Baby, Col. Mustard, Dr. Zygote, Sam Zircon & Reklews reuniting for their 4th studio LP. Introducing themselves as a unit over a decade ago off an eponymous debut EP, a sequel would come in the form of their full-length debut Brick Pelican Posse Crew Gang Syndicate & the sophomore effort The Church Of mostly produced by Nobodies Home was more rawer sonically. Almost 4 years since Cultgangrapsh!t however, they’re reforming to release Simony.

“Ext. Car Park – Night” was the perfect lead single to mark the Cult’s comeback having everyone spitting hardcore verses over a boom bap instrumental for 5 minutes whereas “Deet” by the B-Movie Millionaires alongside King Grubb & Stinkin’ Slumrok angrily talking about having chaos in their arteries. Tony Broke gets his own solo track with “Medicine Man” hopefully teasing a follow-up to Broke as F$£k leading into “Capital £” by Sly Moon, Sniff & the Super Sag Bros talking about needing more money.

To end the 1st half, “Creekin’” ominously reunites the B-Movie Millionaires alongside Sly Moon so they can admit that something doesn’t feel right to either of them while “Covenant” goes for a more somber boom bap vibe suggesting that people might actually learn a thing or 2 from them if they lean to shut the fuck up. “Sapnin” continues the 2nd leg of the album on some luxuriously dusty shit talking about liking their money, women & beats dirty.

“& Then Some” takes the jazzier route instrumentally reminding everyone of the reputation they’ve had for the past 11 years & cautioning any competitor who wants to step up to them in a battle to fall back but “The Next Move” grittily talks about looking outside of the window plotting the succeeding phase of their plan, “Slum Lawds” takes up the last few moments expressing views that come straight outta the back book than the bible.

I’m not totally sure if we’re still getting Cultgangrapsh!t 2 at some point down the road but either way, the Cult of the Damned are finally back 4 years after Milkavelli got ousted for scamming fans with an album that I’d say rivals Cult of the Damned 2: Brick Pelican Posse Crew Gang Syndicate & The Church Of respectively. The production Spectacular Diagnostics cooks up is heavier on the boom bap side of things stylistically compared to their last one with some jazzy undertones & they sound overjoyed for this new era of their career.

Score: 4/5

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James Joyce the Squatch – “Discomfort Inn” review

Here we have the 4th studio LP from Brooklyn, New York emcee James Joyce the Squatch. A member of the Nitebreed collective alongside Donnie Menace & White Cheddar, he would make his solo debut in 2016 with Pawn Your Heart of Gold & follow it up with the sophomore effort The King James Version: The Pre-Quill as well as Dapper Scumbags: Reality Check Cashing. However, he recently signed to Stray’s newly formed Rogue Hollow imprint & having the label’s in-house producer Charlie Beans soundtrack James trip to Discomfort Inn.

“Butterflies & Bile” produced by Charlie Beans opens up with a sinister boom bap instrumental talking about the inability to trust your gut when it’s filled with those 2 things whereas “Chef’s Kiss” gives off a heavy g-funk/trap vibe boasting his lyrical proficiency. “Chaise Lounging” leans further towards a trap sound with chopped & screwed and g-funk undertones talking about not fucking with drama because he doesn’t see any importance in doing so while “Cat n’ Mouse” explains that the depths get darker the further we descent.

Stray makes Discomfort Inn’s only guest appearance on “Little People” dismantling the kind of individuals who don’t have anything to live for just before “Know Your Worth(less)” stylistically reminds me a bit of Heltah Skeltah from the boom bap beat to the unapologetic hardcore lyricism. “Molting Truth (I Was Happy)” experiments with a cloudier sound repeating what his inner-child said to him while “Pick Your Poison” ends the 1st leg talking about choosing between disappointed or getting ignorant.

“Blunt as Fuck” gets the 2nd half going taking some inspiration from the dirty south forever keeping it to the point leading into the title track profoundly talking about this home he built being more perfect than life itself. “Phoenix Down” combines cloud rap & boom bap confessing this long ride he’s been on simply following the way he’s been feeling while “Shampaign” walks a razor’s edge without even knowing where it’s bound to go.

Nearing the album’s final moments, “Ghost10” hops over some pianos to talk about seeing everyone in Hell toasting with the squad while “Plottin’ & Schemin’” kinda has this shimmery trap quality to it detailing that the man in the mirror’s trying to kill him. “Leave Behind” continues the cloudy boom bap crossovers talking about building himself up to heaven to scrap the golden gates while “Dirty Water Baptism” expressing thankfulness for the people he was starving with.

Having previously heard his verses on both Chainsaws & Boomsticks albums when Donnie Menace was signed to Lyrikal Snuff Productionz, it was interesting to hear Charlie Beans was producing all but 2 tracks on Discomfort Inn & I’d have to argue that it’s the most cohesive entry of James Joyce the Squatch’s entire solo catalog. Charlie’s production is a huge upgrade from James’ previous full-lengths & I commend him for getting a lot off his chest with this one lyrically.

Score: 4/5

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Sexyy Red – “Yo Favorite Trappa Favorite Rappa” review

St. Louis, Missouri rapper Sexyy Red celebrating her birthday with her 4th mixtape. One of the most polarizing, controversial & popular artists in hip hop today who dropped her debut single “1,000 Jugs” in 2018 & eventually her debut mixtape Ghetto Superstar on Christmas Eve 2021 to subpar reception. The follow-up Hood Hottest Princess after signing to gamma.received more mixed responses in the public eye including from myself on the contrary to Anthony Fantano giving it an 8, which was what I gave her previous tape In Sexyy We Trust around the time she started making appearances for the WME Group-owned TKO Group Holdings division WWE’s developmental brand NXT. A little over a week since Tony D’Angelo became the new NXT Champion however, Yo Favorite Trappa Favorite Rappa is here after a brief delay.

Shawn Ferrari produces the intro “Her Her Her” trying to argue that no other female being able to fuck with her when Doechii or Little Simz automatically come to mind whereas “Richer Then Alla My Opps” hops over a Lil Yachty beat so she can talk about having more money than her haters. “David Ruffin” is where the tape really starts to fall apart & it has more to do with the lackluster instrumental than comparing herself to The Temptations’ late lead singer until “It Bitches” talks about her homegirls being far from lame.

“Top Motch” boisterously expresses her desire for a guy of high quality & bringing Shawn back behind the boards in the process while “Attached” brings a more menacing vibe to the beat thanks to Maaly Raw, conceptually detailing a dude who’s trying to get all up in her pants. “Bitch I’m Awesome” talks about nobody having the capability of fucking with her because she’s so gnarly while “Team Lil Booty” featuring Pluto finds both of them teaming up for an anthem dedicated to women who have flat asses.

Ending the 1st half, “Rackies” attempts to recreate the classic D4L single “Laffy Taffy” & awkwardly misses the landing although ATL Jacob’s instrumental is the best thing going for it while “Hood Bitch 2” much like the predecessor details her upbringings except I prefer the sequel in this scenario. “Cut Like Us” produced by Tay Keith introduces us to the Blood Sustaz in the most underwhelming fashion just before “Tatted Asf” makes up for it by talking about her love of tattoos.

“If You Want It” butchers a sample of “Paradise” by LL Cool J to discuss her having the ability of turning this guy’s life up because of her hoodrat lifestyle & after “Hang Wit a Bad Bitch” featuring Key Glock proved to be the stronger single of the 2 talking about Sexyy upping the score in light of all the baddies continuing to win, “All Da Hoes” hits us with another mediocre track advising not to trust her around any man & not going broke because her hoes got her back.

Less than 10 minutes to go, the song “Stick to the Code” aggressively talks about abiding by the code of the streets & having 0 time for any goofy shit while “NDA” humorously suggests that one would have to sign a non disclosure agreement prior to smashing her since she’s had players from both the NBA & the NFL tryna hit it. “YOP (U Wit a Star)” sends off the tape tolerably acknowledging the real trappers over a Metro Boomin’ & Zaytoven beat.

My thing with Sexyy Red is: You can dislike her music &/or her public image, but I still admire the fact that gamma. allows her & everyone else they’ve signed full ownership of her masters when you had Prince in court 3 decades earlier with “Slave” written on his cheek fighting Warner Records in court for his. However, anyone who was surprised as I was at myself enjoying In Sexyy We Trust a couple years ago will most likely be happier to hear me say that Your Favorite Trappa Favorite Rappa was significantly mediocre & I’d place the blame for that on the subpar guest list as well as the weaker production.

Score: 2.5/5

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Canibus & Chino XL – “Necksnapper” review

New collaborative extended play between the late East Orange, New Jersey emcee Chino XL & The Bronx, New York by way of Kingston, Jamaica lyricist Canibus. Both of whom have crossed paths several times prior including tracks like “Cypher of 5 Mics” & “Pendulum Swing” by Rakim, the latter of which was the very last song that came out prior to Chino’s untimely tragic passing a couple summers ago. However, they’re coming together to deliver a complete Necksnapper.

The title track breaks the gate down with this boom bap intro Johnny Slash cooked up looking to make human mean out of all competitors whereas “Abu La-Haab” continues with a 5-minute Canibus solo joint explaining that a work of art is actually a world of labor. Chino takes the mic from beyond the grave on “Always There” talking about the mental health struggles that took his life just before “God’z Wrath” featuring Rock finds all 3 of them coming correctly.

“Basquiat 2” starts the 2nd half with 1 more Chino XL solo track that surpasses it’s predecessor included on Prelude to The Mantis while “Celebration” by Canibus experiments with rapping over an EDM beat talking about still being here a quarter of a century later. “Bulletproof Metals” featuring Eto & Planet Asia returns to the boom bap calling for everyone to bow down to them while “Sick Mind” featuring Block McCloud, Joker & Poison Pen ends with them making bodies disappear in a flash.

Putting all of the previously released material like both the “Pendulum Swing” & “Champion” remixes and “Cypher of 5 Mics” aside, I think Necksnapper’s the best of the 2 posthumous offerings we’ve gotten from Chino XL in 2026 & it’s not too far from S.L.I.C.C. (Self Licking Ice Cream Cone) in becoming some of the most enjoyable material Canibus has put out in some time. When they’re not putting their chemistry to the test half the time, they’re spending the other portion of the EP holding it down themselves.

Score: 4/5

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Novatore – “Pale Horse of the Apocalypse” review

Yes, this is the 15th studio LP from Chicago, Illinois emcee Novatore. Breaking out as a member of the Infamous Crew, he’s also built up an impressive solo career over nearly a decade by dropping 4 EPs & an acclaimed collaborative effort with A.M. Early Morning produced by Stu Bangas called Kingdom of Criminality & it’s sequel produced by Johnny Slash. Other highlights include Louie, Louie II, Embrace the Darkness, Portrait of a Madman, Embrace the Darkness II: Explorers of Experience, Master of Morbid Creations, Living in the End Times, Alchemy & Black Magic, his Goon MuSick debut The 87 Arsonist & the Brenx-produced Agoraphobia. The last album Embrace the Darkness III became his greatest material since signing to the label & the Pale Horse of the Apocalypse now rises only 24 hours away from Mustafa Ali ending Trey Miguel’s reign as TNA International Champion.

After the “I Am Death” intro, the opener “Devil in the Flesh” finds Johnny Slash combining woodwinds with kicks & snares talking about a highly unfortunate situation with G-Mo Skee last spring whereas “Year of the Rabbit” featuring Lord Goat keeps the hardcore boom bap vibes from rollin’ thanks to C-Lance talking about time traveling 4 decades earlier. “Looking Back II” is a solid continuation of an Embrace the Darkness II highlight produced by Brenx just before “Mad Max on Acid” dismisses the nerds criticizing him when he knows his wordplay’s crazy.

“Hunt Fascists Not Antifa” gets the 2nd half going making a statement regarding the rise of fascism in the US since January of last year while “Whiplash” goes into full battle rap mode over a Young Bangas beat. “Apocalypse” featuring Blaq Poet & Nightwalker aggressively boasts their statuses within the underground while “Still Here” featuring Bullet Brak assures they ain’t leaving. After the penultimate track “Fuck You Pay Me” makes all the pussies hide, Lucid Death” wraps things up seeing his whole life flashing when the last horseman strikes over a Snowgoons instrumental.

This month will already be 2 whole years since Novatore joined the Goon MuSick roster & despite Embrace the Darkness III remaining the best thing he’s done on the label so far, Pale Horse of the Apocalypse still has it’s enjoyable moments much like The ‘87 Arsonist & Agoraphobia. A common theme across some of his recent output is that you’ll get top notch boom bap production & a cohesive concept, but some of the guests nail it with their contributions & others simply don’t do much for me whatsoever. If he were to do a solo project with either Johnny Slash or Young Bangas alongside his father Stu & have only a couple features on it, it could make for some of his best output.

Score: 3.5/5

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