Jason.Roberts
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Welcome to G-dom; the duo's long awaited debut album that is a true and compelling testament to the underground hip hop movement solidified through open mics like Training Camp and End of the Weak that exist within the five boroughs.
Throughout this recording, Akir shows his unwavering concern with detailing the everyday struggles of minorities and an eagerness to speak on his ascension and the growing pains in his career.
Truth is, if UGK had cut their output in half, they would have had the true definition of a 'classic' long player on their hands.
Freekey Zekey - Book of Ezekiel
Still, it's cool to see some of that old 'Dipset swag' re-appear from time to time on this record, hopefully it's a sign of more exciting things to come.
Street Champ only hints at what great NYC hip hop can be and it's far from being the street centered masterpiece Daily Operation or Lifestyles ov da Poor was. Let's hope that Big Shug continues to develop and maximize his potential for his third salvo.
