Tag: Infinity

Wakko the Kidd – “Infinity” review

Hollywood, California rapper & entrepreneur Wakko the Kidd staying busy with his sophomore effort. Introducing himself in the summer of 2018 off his debut single “Multiple Racks”, he would go on to launch his own strain of cannabis called Airheadz a year later. However a couple summers ago, the Insane Clown Posse signed him to Psychopathic Records & has performed at many of their events like the Gathering of the Juggalos or Hallowicked. Coming off his full-length debut In Airheadz We Trust & The Kidd That Did, I was highly anticipating Infinity since MIKE SUMMERS a.k.a. 7 was solely producing it himself.

After the intro, “17 Dead” opens with a homage to the ICP song of the same name until “For the Haters” featuring Esham kinda has a boom bap vibe instrumentally sending a message to the people who’ve doubted them along the way. “Why” goes for a trap direction trying to figure out the reason everyone tries to blame him just before “Chasing Shadows” featuring Brotha Lynch Hung talks about making the bitch known as jealously their girlfriends.

“Dark Skies” kicks off the 2nd half of Infinity professing his loyalty always lying with Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW) Commissioner Violent J because he believed in him when no one else did while “Mirage (High All the Time)” embraces a calmer trap direction so the Kidd can talk about not trusting anyone since life’s an optical illusion. “Don’t Let Me Down” ghostly discusses not being left disappointed & the closing track “Save My Life” recalls a near-death experience.

In Airheadz We Trust & The Kidd That Did each have their own share of songs that made me understand why Psychopathic signed Wakko the Kidd, but Infinity finally gives us that 1 project I always knew he had in him that would finally shut up the detractors who’ve initially rejected almost every other artist who joined the hatchet until eventually leaving. 7’s production is a huge upgrade from Wakko’s earlier output, there are only a couple wicked shit guests joining him & it’s make absolutely sense for the west coast artist to step up his own performances.

Score: 4/5

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Smif-n-Wessun – “Infinity” review

Brooklyn, New York duo Smif-n-Wessun consisting of Tek & Steele of the Boot Camp Clik returning with Jamla Records’ in-house production team The Soul Council for their 8th studio LP. Their 1995 debut Dah Shinin’ is widely regarded as an East Coast classic & the Pete Rock produced Monumental, I enjoy almost as much. The All maintain the high quality consistency of Monumental by teaming with The Soul Council for the first time, looking to do it again 6 years later on Infinity.

The title track produced by Khrysis begins The All sequel by promising that they’ll be here for eternity whereas “Moses Promise” takes the soulful boom bap route instrumentally needing the whole team to be straight in order to catch wins. “Namaste” romantically tells their partners they ain’t in a rush tonight with the help of Ka$h behind the boards leading into “Medina” featuring Pharoahe Monch bringing it hardcore over a vocal sample from Sndtrak.

“Black Eminence” featuring the late Prodigy exuberantly turns it up after being asked to tone it down some while “Chuuch” works in a gospel flip talking about keeping it rolling whether it be better or worse. “Beautiful Trip” keeps the sampling chops going flexing that the reach they have has been global for 3 decades, but then “Enjoy Ya Life” brings these pianos in the fold courtesy of 9th Wonder talking about making the best of the short time we have here on Earth.

As for “Shine”, we have Tek & Steele heading for a groovier approach explaining that they value those they battle for while “Just Stay!” featuring Conway the Machine hops over this crooning vocal sample to talk about running through whole entire squads. “On My Soul” featuring Buckshot finds the trio tackling the theme of loyalty & camaraderie while “Heard About Me” featuring the late Sean Price soulfully asks if you heard everything said regarding them lately.

“Elephant in the Room” hits the final moments of Infinity with the 2nd & final single talking about never being traitors because they find those type of people to be worse than bitches & the Nottz-laced closer “Bad Guy” rounds it all out by making everyone listening choose between whether they want to hear the ugly truth or a pretty lie being told to them when most would rather pick the pretty lies since honesty hurts sometimes.

Several years after The Soul Council first got with Smif-n-Wessun, the Jamla in-house production team ensures that Infinity didn’t sound dated it all by giving the duo the classic sound they’re known for & making it feel new in the process. They reflect of their life experiences after all these decades refusing to curve to conformity & staying true to their roots with a great list of guests in addition to the stellar production.

Score: 4.5/5

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