Tech N9ne has gotta be the most successful independent rapper in the game
as of 2012. With 12 studio albums, 1 ''unofficial'' studio album, 3 ep's and a
mixtape to his name, he's on top of the world. While we wait for his 2012
full-length, he gives us an ep, "Klusterfuk". This 6-track ep
is fucking dope. Plain and simple.
The opening track, Klusterfuk, starts off with a silly little intro, but quickly redeems itself with Tech's signature flow. Fast as hell and unrelenting, just as we wanted and expected. The following track, Blur, featuring Wreckonize (of ¡Mayday! fame) is easily the highlight of the ep. Tech's flow is flawless throughout, accompanied by Wreckonize's surprising production and hook. The beats, flirting with house, command us to dance. This track inspires me to hit replay over and over, as well as check out Wreckonize's own group, ¡Mayday!.
Now at the half-way point, it doesn't let go. Can't Stand Me features some bloody dope verses by Tech, and a catchy as hell hook by Krizz Kaliko. I've never heard of Krizz Kaliko before, but damn can he sing. Tecca Nina sure has a talent for finding talent. Tech saved his best lyrics for this track, no doubt. The flow won't allow my head to stay still.
Now on track four, Ugly Duckling is still surprising me. I must smoke too much 'cause I forgot Tech has this smooth of a voice. Getting more personal than we're used to, he sings "No love or nothing/Just blood and suffering/For the ugly duckling". The verses contributed by Acie and Priceless make this one of the better tracks on the ep.
Awkward. Here is the lowpoint of the ep. It starts off great, the hook catchy and
verse #1 being hilarious. Tech then tells a story, not rhymed, followed by the
hook and the end of the song. The fuck? I don’t think anybody can afford to
waste time telling a story for half of a track on such a short damn release.
Let's see if he can pick it back up on the final track.
Krizz Kaliko drops a pretty dope verse to end the ep, but Tech sort of fucks up this track. Klusterfuk could have ended on a higher note, so to speak, but overall it is a great ep. At least to hold us over until the next full-length.
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