J Reno is a 39 yr previous MC/producer from Windsor, Ontario, Canada introducing himself over 2 many years in the past off his debut mixtape Floor 0 in addition to the full-length debut Unleashed & the sophomore effort The Lunatic’s Again. He would comply with it up with 6 extra albums previous Crossworm signing him to Dirtcore Music: Misplaced within the Darkish, Politikilla, Into the Hearth, Welcome Residence, Blood, Guts & Increase Bap and Me & My Demons. Coming off Distress Coast’s eponymous debut EP this earlier Hallowicked weekend, he’s making his official debut beneath Dirtcore with the inaugural entry of The Dirttape trilogy.
After the “Meet the Maker” intro, the self-produced “Exhumed” begins with an eerie growth bap opener speaking about this complete saga of tapes coming with a curse whereas “Kill Stream 2” works in some strings & pianos for a sequel to one of many ending moments off Misplaced within the Darkish. “Within the Ring” that includes Sleep Lyrical embraces the darker vibes even additional speaking about being undefeated for a purpose whereas “The Juice” shrugs off him receiving hate as a result of he’s obtained movement once they don’t.
“Metropolis of Fiends” talks a couple of as soon as promising city shaping into it’s present type inhabited by zombies whereas “Ought to’ve Been” hints at him committing crimes as an alternative of getting a music profession as a result of we’re pitiful slaves to the wealthy. “NBT4LYFE” that includes Krimmy Van Cranium decently combines growth bap & horrorcore lyricism regardless of Krimmy’s verse being alright to me personally whereas “Kill at Will” talks about buying a set of abilities all through the course of time that permit him to homicide anybody at anytime.
After the “Voicemail” skit, “FU” incorporates what may most definitely be my favourite beat right here sounding like some 90s east coast shit explaining that rappers & their opinions are the one 2 issues within the underground that haven’t modified in any respect whereas “Stand on Biz” that includes Bukshot finds the pair warning those that don’t take accountability for themselves they’ll take every thing plus curiosity. “What You Preventing For” goes full-blown rap rock speaking about oligarchy previous to him discussing the type of people that don’t know what it’s prefer to be “The Man”.
Shaping as much as be essentially the most formidable physique of labor in J Reno’s solo discography with virtually 26 extra tracks unfold throughout The Dirttape & assuming the following couple installments are gonna divide these forthcoming songs in half, the start of this new period in his profession makes some main enhancements over Me & My Demons virtually a pair years in the past and it’s an effective way for Dirtcore Music to kick off 2026 wiping a clear slate after a troublesome 12 months. The manufacturing’s largely growth bap centered apart from a pair hints of rap rock & lure, there are fewer company & the lyrics conceptually introduces us to a personality named the Tape Keeper.
Rating: 9/10