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Termanology – “Things I Seen” review

Lawrence, Massachusetts emcee/producer Termanology linking up with Detroit, Michigan producer Bronze Nazareth for his 13th studio LP. The leader of the ST. da Squad collective, he would also form the duos G.O.Y.A. (Gunz Or Yay Available) with Shortfyuz as well as 1982 with Statik Selektah or Fizzyology with Lil’ Fame & more recently Teknology with Tek. You also have a dozen albums of his that he’s released by himself, with standouts including the sophomore effort Politics as Usual or Bad Decisions & the Dame Grease-produced Set in Stone to name a few. 3 months after Teknology’s eponymous debut, Term’s putting the Things I Seen on wax.

After the “Hex Murda” intro, the title track begins with this soulful boom bap beat talking about simply wanting to live whereas “Make It Flood”keeps it rugged instrumentally talking about being as smooth of an operator as he already is. “Beast Mode” gets back on the chipmunk soul vibe boasting his lyrical abilities just before “Fargo” featuring Wais P finds the 2 making too much money to be living in sorrow.

“Sometimes You Go” featuring Jon Connor sees the both of them talking about not living lavish & their passion being wherever they pass it while “History Lesson” also featuring Jon Connor goes back-to-back discussing God giving them the ability & that not being so much of a mystery. The “Do You Remember?” interlude should’ve been meshed with the actual song featuring SuperSTah Snuk since they tie-in well with each other chopping up the soul samples again so they can get reminiscent.

Marv Won joins Termanology on “Alotta Prose (I Know)” maintaining a soulful edge to the beat so both of them can brush off any small talk that comes their way since neither of them have any time for that shit & prior to the outro, the final song “Henny Cancer” featuring Bronze Nazareth himself & Salute da Kidd wraps officially concludes Things I Seen by getting the trio together for a hardcore hip hop barfest without a hook chasing a legacy.

Things I Seen bounces back from the mixed reception of Term’s last couple solo efforts representing the perfect intersection of two legendary forces in the underground scene bringing each of both parties’ unique flavor to the table to make an experience that transcends mere music by going on this audible journey through life, struggle & triumph. Bronze Nazareth’s unparalleled production & poetic lyricism joining forces with the ST. da Squad leader’s razor-sharp rhymes & magnetic presence results in an unrelenting dedication to their craft.

Score: 4.5/5

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Teknology – Self-Titled review

Teknology is an east coast hip hop duo consisting of Tek & Termanology. One of whom hails from Brooklyn, New York & the other coming straight outta Boston, Massachusetts. Collaborating with each other multiple times over the years from tracks like “Walk with Me” to “Nobody” & “T2”, they’re coming off an appearance on UFO Fev’s 8th album Strapped from this summer to deliver a full-length debut of their own to start 2024’s final month.

After the intro, the title track produced by Statik Selektah sets the tone of what’s to come with a boom bap cut introducing us to both underground veterans as an official unit whereas “Hustler’s Soul” featuring Freeway groovily talks about the hustler mindset they have. “Money Deposits” featuring Ea$y Money works in more kicks & snares from Cartune Beatz advising to put your hands up just before “The Connect” featuring Bun B, Lil’ Keke & Paul Wall dabbles with trap for a homage to the south.

“I Got What You Need” featuring UFO Fev & Wais P atmospherically calls out those who don’t really want smoke when they be fakin’ it for the bullshit they be pullin’ leading into “She’s Got a Thing for Me” featuring 5 Mics shows off a more sensual side to all 3 performers & even the Statik beat gives off a laidback approach. “Boom Bap or Die” featuring Flash is Hip Hop pays homage to the titular sound that Nottz whips up, but then “The Sun Will Shine” featuring Steele warns the convo ain’t happening if money ain’t involved.

Meanwhile on “The Game Ain’t the Same”, we have Teknology atmospherically talking about the fact shit done changed while “What They Want” morbidly asks these bitches what exactly they want from them. “Toe to Toe” goes jazz rap & delivers well-articulated hardcore lyricism while “No Stoppin’” talks about them not slowing down over a Dom Dirtee instrumental. “Been Around” featuring UFO Fev ends it all by reaffirming their legacy on top of a Sndtrak instrumental.

Soon as I first heard “UFO Teknology” off Strapped during the summer, I knew that both of east coast MCs would eventually come together for an official body of work sooner rather than later & they sure did deliver on it. The production’s consistent, the guests all match the duo’s energy & they elevate their chemistry even further outstandingly bouncing off of each other’s intensities.

Score: 4/5

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