“G.A.M.O. (Gods Towards Man’s Oppression)” is Higher Than Napoleon da Legend’s Earlier LP Even when It’s Bloated [Album Review]

Proper in entrance of us is the thirty fourth studio LP from French-American underground veteran Napoleon da Legend. Heads within the underground ought to already be aware of him as a result of prolonged discography that he’s constructed up for himself for almost the previous decade together with Coup D’État, it’s sequel, Avenue Universe, Dragon Ball G, the Sicknature-produced Colossus of GOATS, Buckets, the DJ D-Types-produced Invincibl Rap Mislz, the DJ Rhettmatic-produced Legmatic, the JR Swiftz-produced Nice Minds & F.L.A.W. (Following Lies At all times Wounds). Nevertheless, I used to be shocked to listen to most of G.A.M.O. (Gods Towards Man’s Oppression) was gonna be produced by the person himself.

After the “Finish” intro, “Polonium” begins with this triumphant growth bap instrumental speaking about having the cannon handed to him because it’s the champion’s flip whereas the self-produced “It’s All Over” works in some sampling chops seeking to ship all rivals dwelling bruised up & breaking bones. “Addis Abba” that includes Vinnie Paz finds the two lividly speaking about this music shit not being for everybody & after the “Imminent Hazard” interlude, “Black Caesar” that includes Steele groups up in order that they proceed the hardcore lyricism.

“Spilled Sphinx” that includes Nejma Nefertiti reunites the pair to allow them to go back-&-forth with one another like they’ve already accomplished so numerous instances up to now previous to “Bombardians” that includes CF & Dontique decently speaking about elevating the bar & nonetheless not reaching their pinnacles but. “Suppose Dominant” that includes Harmless? & SKAM2? brings in some horns to get it out the filth whereas “Masked Murderer” after the “Water Seeds” interlude assaults biters who can’t be unique to avoid wasting their lives.

Skyzoo seems on the lavish “Powerful Pores and skin” wanting again at once they had shit mapped out when the remainder have been enjoying cat & mouse video games whereas “Kill Bots” that includes Passport Rav however after the “Break the Chains” interlude trades bars with each other over a beat from the latter speaking concerning the chilly world not getting any hotter. “Star Wars” grittily lets or not it’s recognized that those that wish to attain his stage will die shortly whereas the crooning “Sinners & Saints” talks about having fun with the current second.

“Thoughts Battle” that includes Lord Goat poses the query of what one would die for & the rise of AI taking folks’s jobs from them whereas the title observe talks about cancelling the sellouts in addition to inflicting the cancers to stop spreading. “Final Energy” after the “System Error” skit reassures confidence of his future regardless of not reaching his prime but however as soon as the jazzy “Alan Wattage” that includes Ghost Machine talks concerning the world being The Boondocks & South Park mixed, “Save Me” previous the “Starting” outro ends by advising in opposition to going on the Pharaoh.

Holding in thoughts that there are actually dozens of albums within the Napoleon da Legend catalog, I did come away from G.A.M.O. (Gods Towards Man’s Oppression) liking it lower than Soul vs. Math & greater than Promise. Nonetheless, I’d put Nice Minds & F.L.A.W. (Following Lies At all times Wounds) above all of them mixed. His personal manufacturing’s an enormous praise I can hand this one mixing noir wave & trendy growth bap along with the idea, besides I really feel prefer it’s a little bit bloated.

Rating: 6/10