Words play an important role when orchestrating an exact point. How often have you listened to 72 minutes worth of incomplete thoughts or boring rhyme schemes? A nice portion of today’s hip-hop has become less creative and inspiring. However…..
Out of the womb comes forth a talent whom I’d call, “the definition of an M.C.”.
Jean Grae, formally known as What? What?, with the release of her second full length album, This Week, makes me question, “Are heads really ready?”
Through out the CD, Jean’s verbally hypnotizing delivery always seems to stand out as the truth in darkness. I found myself in a serious head nod-think session while listening to Style Wars, Supa Luv, and Whatever.
Jean emits a storyteller’s presence on such tracks as Give It Up and P.S. If lyrics are what you’re after then I’d definitely suggest studying the cadence on both tracks. I found myself laughing hysterically to Before the Spot, one of the skits on the album, which takes us on an evening out with Jean and a friend.
Over the years, Jean has been admired for more than her writing skills, but, also for her self-production, voiceovers and vocal skills. Those who didn’t know Jean Grae before the release of This Week, will unquestionably want to know more after their first listen. She’s definitely one of the best in hip-hop and deserves her respect due. Not cause she’s a woman but because she’s good. Jean’s redefines what hip-hop is, has been and will be in the future.
Hope you’re ready because Jean has blessed the world with an awe-inspiring album that will hopefully gain her more than an underground following.
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