Nezzy – “The Infamous N.E.Z.” review

Brand new LP & the 4th overall from Sandusky, Ohio emcee/producer Nezzy. Emerging within the underground in 2022 off his first 2 EPs Subject to Change & Pyramids, he went on to follow this up by releasing the full-length debut Hippie Thug in the spring of 2023 & subsequently his 3rd EP New World Disorder a couple months later. Hall of Infamy & his previous album Worm Food from last summer have both elevated him in terms of popularity containing some of the greatest tracks of his career, dropping The Infamous N.E.Z. almost 9 months succeeding it’s predecessor.

“The Infamous” produced by C-Lance gives his flowers to one of the greatest hip hop duos of all-time Mobb Deep fresh off their final album Infinite this past fall whereas the self-produced “Mysterioso Pizzicato” maintains a gritty boom bap vibe instrumentally talking about cremating any rapper who thinks they’re hot. “Cuckoo!” wasn’t my favorite single of the 3 although I do appreciate the old school east coast hip hop just before “Raiders of the Lost Art” featuring Ja’king the Divine teams up over a Stu Bangas beat talking about hip hop being more than fame & riches.

We get a cool tribute to the classic video game “Def Jam Vendetta” although I prefer Fight for New York like most people & Icon was complete garbage, but then “Gein’s Theme” ruggedly talks about how there won’t ever be another MC of his caliber. “Vat of Acid” gets the 2nd half going admitting that he’s been a bastard from the very beginning while the lead single “Kaboom Bap” talks about being the man with the plan.

“Riddle Me This” rounds out 3rd with this eerie boom bap beat suggesting to keep your head on a swivel & stay vigilant while “Most Writeous” featuring Copywrite finds the 2 promising over some horns issuing a promise of snatching microphones from anyone who’s spitting wack rhymes. “N.E.Z.” lastly sends it all off saluting The Notorious B.I.G. & the late Prodigy on top of promising to go crazy musically until the day he can’t anymore.

Nezzy has been constantly turning heads by evolving his whole style known for combining hardcore vulgar references filled with deeply introspective conscious rap full of uncompromising rhyme schemes & thought-provoking choice of words ever since opening for opening for Psychopathic Records alumni Anybody Killa & DJ Clay at the co-headlined Welcome Home Party couple years ago, to which The Infamous N.E.Z. feels like a refinement of Worm Food in terms of lyricism & production.

Score: 4/5

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Nezzy – “Worm Food” review

Sandusky, Ohio emcee/producer Nezzy back with his 3rd studio LP nearly 10 months since the last one. Emerging within the underground in 2022 off his first 2 EPs Subject to Change & Pyramids, he went on to follow this up by releasing the debut album Hippie Thug in the subsequent spring & his 3rd EP New World Disorder in the fall. His sophomore effort Hall of Infamy came last summer the week following him opening for Psychopathic Records alumni Anybody Killa & DJ Clay at the co-headlined Welcome Home Party, getting another summer in effect by dropping Worm Food.

After the titular intro, the first song “Tha Boogeyman” kicks the door down with a hardcore boom bap opener promising to show you the ropes if you don’t understand it whereas “Ohio State of Mind” featuring Copywrite finds the 2 linking up to rep their home state with secondary rap rock influences. “Nezferatu” produced by Hobgoblin sticks out from the creepy boom bap instrumental to Nezzy’s bloodthirsty lyrics just before “Toyz in the Attic” recalls a time where he wanted to kill the man who sexually took advantage of his sister & with every reason in the world.

“Death of a Poet” featuring Psyonik works in a crooning soul sample from Jamil Honesty so they can make a blueprint & devise off it but after the “By Any Meanz” skit, “‘68 Grand Prix” takes it back to the basement with a siren raising boom bap beat & boastful lyricism. The instrumental on “Alakazam” sounds like it was flipped from a horror film soundtrack & drums added on to pull tricks out his sleeve while “Shark Fin Soup” unleashes stored anger with his pen over some pianos.

We have Nezzy promising that he’ll live forever through his discography & giving it “Raw ‘n’ Uncut” over a mobster-like sample until “Necron 99” after the “Huey Freeman” skit recites his soul to the microphone making better use of his days instead of being incarcerated counting down his release. “Trigger Warning” nears the final moments with another favorite of mine where he & Johnny Slash laugh off how sensitive everyone is & “Spittin’ Image” flexes his pen 1 last time.

Almost a year since the Halls of Infamy were explored, Nezzy’s distinct blend of hardcore vulgar references & deeply introspective conscious rap full of uncompromising rhyme schemes & thought-provoking choice of words gets pushed to newer heights with what he’s been calling the finest work of his career. Rightfully so too since his sword’s sharper than ever & the boom bap production feels rawer.

Score: 4/5

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Nezzy – “Hall of Infamy” review

This is the sophomore full-length studio LP from Sandusky, Ohio emcee/producer Nezzy. Emerging within the underground in 2022 off his first 2 EPs Subject to Change & Pyramids, he went on to follow this up last year by releasing the debut album Hippie Thug in the spring & subsequently his 3rd EP New World Disorder in the fall. However coming fresh off of opening for Psychopathic Records alumni Anybody Killa & DJ Clay at the co-headlined Welcome Home Party couple weeks ago, Nezzy’s looking to further spread exposure by taking everyone through the Hall of Infamy.

“Admit 1” is a raw boom bap opener talking about being the real deal out here whereas the self-produced “Teeth Markz” keeps it rugged pointing out the fact it’s time to crown the king & everyone obeying the emperor. “Cutter” featuring Jarren Benton & Psyonik sees the trio coming together over a grisly beat to flex their lyrical abilities for 3 minutes just before “Ready, Fire, Aim!” keeps it in the basement instrumentally talking about shooting first & thinking later.

Johnny Slash cooks up one of my favorite beats on the Hall of Infamy for “Muzzle Flash” featuring Vincent, the Owl hopping over a sample mixed with kicks & snares for 109 seconds handling things their way going forward while the triumphant trap cut “Dog Eat Dog” featuring Jimmy da Gunna talking about demons intervening every day & having chips on their shoulders. “Undercurrent” soulfully finds perfection in the worst moments, but then “Salute” strips the drums cautioning he’s only warming up.

“Headless Horseman” featuring Diamond Dezjuan & Phe returns to the boom bap referencing 2-time WWE Hall of Famer, former 5-time WWE world champion, 11-time WWE tag team champion, WWE Intercontinental Champion & TNA World Tag Team Champion Kevin Nash while the crooning “Ayahuasca Retreat” prays that his discography leaves a legacy by the time he’s no longer here in the flesh fueled by passion. “Bongwater” hops over pianos, kicks & snares refusing to settle for any small offers while the cutthroat “Optionz” featuring Pohnny talks making their scales break weighing their options out.

The song “Freethinker” nears the conclusion of the LP advises that he isn’t the one you wanna bet against & playing the role of his own success over another boom bap instrumental while the penultimate track “Malice in Wonderland” has a cloudier trap vibe feeling on the verge of freaking out losing his shit. “The Godfather” closes up shop telling everyone to leave his name out of the discussion if it ain’t centered around the greatest.

Truthfully, I’ve been familiarizing myself with Nezzy ever since it was first announced a couple months ago that he was warming the stage up for the Native World Inc. & Armed Robbery Entertainment founders and his sound can only be summed up as a distinct blend of hardcore vulgar references & deeply introspective conscious rap full of uncompromising rhyme schemes & thought-provoking choice of words. Hall of Infamy though as an album conceptually builds itself around the idea that once you enter, there’s no turning back.

Score: 3.5/5

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