Dough Networkz is a music administration govt & underground hip hop curator from Inglewood, California notable for having the duo DirtyDiggs produce his full-length studio debut LP Above Cloud Imaginative and prescient in the summertime of 2019. He even helped curate an East to West compilation from Lord Mobb Music a few yr & a half in the past, turning the sophomore effort right here right into a double album besides each discs are being launched every week aside by placing out Aspect A now & Aspect B the next weekend.
“Niyyah” by Osbe Chill & Tek is a soulful intro speaking about being sturdy & incorrect concurrently whereas “A Day Late & $1 Quick” by Boldy James & Trizz was a fantastic lead single linking as much as boast they’ve been getting cash since previous to them getting laid for the primary time. “Pretend Useless” by Jason Martin previously often known as Downside, Jayson Money & WeSSmont SSkeme brings a west coast vibe with Jason Martin having the most effective verse whereas “Dreamin’” by Large Twins soulfully feels just like the hood is his.
Conway the Machine & Sirrealist be part of forces for the gully increase bap joint “Sawed Off” speaking about getting your nostril blown the fuck off in case you stick it the place it shouldn’t be main into the cloudy “3 Hours Previous Midday” by Jay Worthy boasts that it ain’t a celebration till he pulls as much as the spot. The soulful “By no means Knew” by Jameel Na’im X, King Akeem & Younger Roddy admitting they didn’t assume the love the trio have could be the best way it’s & “Sunsets Over Inglewood” by Domo Genesis proved to be one other nice single alternative representing the southwest.
“Outdated Guidelines” by N8NOFACE angrily provides a center finger to the youngsters who be calling him an previous head when he appears like it is best to rightfully have delight in your shit simply earlier than “Computerized Lovers” by Airplane James & The Jack Strikes switches gears stylistically departing from hip hop in favor of a easy soul ballad. “Rap Camp” by Ab-Soul, Baron Davis, Dazy Lyn, LaRussell, Malachi & Mani Coolin is that this cool 7 & a half minute posse minimize whereas “Crime Networkz” by Crimeapple & RLX feels harking back to their current collab album Los Pollos Hermanos.
Tha God Fahim jumps on high of this haunting instrumental all through “Eyes of the Beholder” doing squats with the burden of the world on his shoulders whereas “Goodbye Twice” by Baron Davis & T.F. soulfully talks hitting the parlay prefer it’s Uncut Gems. The tune “Lil Bobby” by Hyde Park Firebug & Visitors discusses the realest shit that means extra to them & “Play Your Function” by Cala the Prophet provides nothing greater than recommendation.
We’re gonna need to see how this holds up every week from now when the 2nd disc comes out however both manner, Aspect A of Dis for the Challenge reveals itself to be an thrilling first half of Dough Networkz’ official Above Cloud Imaginative and prescient follow-up. I choose the manufacturing that NoyOne & J.R. cooked up 6 years in the past, besides I recognize the standard listing of performers that he needed to carry on board whether or not it’s established veterans or some lesser-known names wanting break down the wall of obscurity & get themselves on the market.
Rating: 7/10