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Saturday 7 July 2012

Killer Mike - "R.A.P Music" Album Review



     On May 15th dropped one of the greatest albums so far of 2012. Killer Mike's R.A.P Music. This album was a collaborative effort between Mike and, one of today's best producers, El-P. I had never heard of Killer Mike before this album and hadn't yet bothered to check out El-P. R.A.P Music is Mike's 6th studio album but he hadn't blown up until now, but I'm glad he's getting the respect he deserves.
   
 Everybody has been hyping this record and at first listen I wasn't sure that I liked it as much as everyone else. After another play-through however, I realized it's appeal. Killer Mike is, and everyone will tell you this, similar to old Ice Cube on this release. His aggressive and passionate delivery, coupled with hateful lyrics towards racism and the government bring us right back to 1990's Amerikkka's Most Wanted.
   
 R.A.P Music tackles such issues as police brutality (Don't Die), politician's racist agendas (Reagan) and gang life (Big Beast). But Mike's latest effort isn't just politics. Songs like Jojo's Chillin and Southern Fried are funky and generally fun. El-P's production bumps in the whip.
   
 Every hook on this album is great, but I feel that sometimes the verses don't flow into them very well. That being said, nobody can downplay R.A.P Music's flow in general. El-P truly is brilliant at bringing every track together. El-P's beats are so complex and interesting that they almost overshadow Mike's rapping at times. You need a play-through for paying attention to Mike, and one for the beats to really absorb it all.
 
 R.A.P Music is worth whatever price you find it being sold for. Go buy it and support one of the hottest collaborations in years.

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