Boldy James teaming up with Harry Fraud for his ninth full-length studio LP. Breaking out within the fall of 2013 off his Alchemist produced debut M.1.C.S. (My 1st Chemistry Set), the Detroit lyricist would later go on to land a contract with Nas’ unbiased label Mass Attraction Information for a short while earlier than getting locked up. As soon as coming dwelling, Uncle Al would assist get his title again on the market as soon as getting out by dropping the Boldface EP round Christmas 2019 & then the sophomore album The Worth of Tea in China at first of final yr. This was adopted up with the Sterling Toles-produced Manger on McNichols which was as equally incredible, however the Griselda Information-backed Versace Tape EP was a tad bit disappointing given how rushed it was. Bo Jackson turn into one in every of is greatest & Tremendous Tecmo Bo was nearly as nice for an EP regardless of IceColdBishop’s verse on “Sizzling Water Tank”. Honest Alternate No Theft produced by Nicholas Craven grew to become one in every of his most acclaimed our bodies of labor till Penalty of Management surpassed it & Mr. 10-08 produced by Futurewave is up there too as is the Conductor Williams-produced Throughout the Tracks at first of the summer season, so I knew The Bricktionary would reside as much as my expectations.
“Urgent My Bunk” is that this drumless opener promising that the brand new shit will make toes curl daydreamin’ of the large stage whereas “Rabies” that includes Benny the Butcher works in a guitar to allow them to rap about nonetheless trappin’ & having movement inside the jungles. “Pillar to Submit” takes the lure route instrumentally likening this shit to a vicious cycle feelin’ worn down simply earlier than “Speedy Gonzales” hooks up some sampling & hi-hats shakin’ the bag at report time
Tee Grizzley joins Boldy for the slick lead single “Cecil Fielder” getting on their genuine d-boy shit collectively previous to the chipmunk soul/lure hybrid “Ronald Bishop” speaking about wanting individuals to cease calling him loopy. “Shrink Wrap” that includes Babyface Ray brings a cloudy lure vibe to the desk flexing their dope recreation being as chilly as it’s whereas “Shadowboxing” hops over extra soul pattern chops & hi-hats sparrin’ together with his demons.
“Harvey Grant” nears the conclusion of The Bricktionary by asking God to forgive him for his sins the evil within the hearts of males with an expensive lure beat backing him, however then “Thuggin’” correctly finishes the third basic that Boldy’s put out this yr soulfully admitting he’s received dangerous habits & moreover explaining the ethical of the story being that the 227 Concreatures had been steadily cuttin’ them corners.
Quite a bit like Penalty of Management & Throughout the Tracks respectively, Boldy James nears the top of what has been a prolific yr for hip hop musically by happening a 3-peat by way of releasing a number of the best possible music of his complete profession. Harry Fraud’s manufacturing places an even bigger emphasis on the chipmunk soul undertones of its predecessors & throwing a touch of lure within the combine, permitting Boldy & his company to spit recreation from The Bricktionary itself.
Rating: 9/10