Description

2LP Vinyl – RP03-LP

The most important thing about this record is to realize that Lyrics Born's greatest strength lies in the power of his voice. Along the lines of Gift of Gab with a smoke-scarred throat, his soulfully, raspy vocals are augmented by rapid cadence changes and an enjoyable cold funk delivery. His subject matter touches upon mostly pedestrian concepts, from anxiety towards tax collectors and neglectful parents ("Stop Complaining") to his tribulations within various friendships ("Before and After") to his discontent with the mediocrity of his opponents ("Pack Up"). He handles these topics with a mix of crisp raps and addictive singsong hooks that works on both levels attempted, while still seeming genuine within the everyman role.