Baltimore, Maryland emcee SK da King returning after virtually 2 years for his third EP. Rising as a member of the Checkered Flag Boyz beneath the unique moniker Paul Skola, it wasn’t till a number of years in the past the place he signed to Conway the Machine’s very personal Drumwork Music Group as a solo act as introduced by his debut single “Actions” & would go on to introduce himself to the Drumwork fanbase that fall within the type of the debut EP Horus. His full-length debut studio album Made 4 This got here after Earlier than the Album & is again as soon as once more to place his foot down saying No Extra Mr. Man.
“Fuck Being Humble” was precisely how I might’ve imagined it beginning off from the growth bap instrumental to the confidentially boastful lyrics by no means promoting out except it’s weight whereas the title monitor goes for a darker ambiance so he can take the gloves off on being beneficiant. “Not at All” switches it up in favor of a entice course speaking about placing rubber bands on the money like lobster claws whereas “Hustle or Starve” grittily takes on the acquainted theme of survival of the fittest.
The drums get stripped on The New King” stepping up his rhyme schemes off the dome till SK drops dime on what he’s discovered within the streets & the music trade usually throughout “The Sport 101” giving recommendation from his personal private experiences. “They Don’t Love You” finishes No Extra Mr. Good Man with 1 final growth bap monitor speaking about there being nothing worse than receiving faux love from faux thugs you for every part you’ve received.
Gearing up for an upcoming sophomore effort since final summer season when SK da King’s final EP Weapons N Butter got here out, No Extra Mr. Good Man offers me a robust feeling it might surpass Made 4 This & hopefully get extra consideration from heads within the underground each time the following LP is prepared. Holding the fort by himself in contrast to the predecessor having a number of options, the penmanship of the Checkered Flag Boyz’ strongest hyperlink feels notably sharpened from when he initially signed in 2021 & the growth bap manufacturing packs a much bigger punch.
Rating: 8/10