Lou Phelps is a 30 yr previous rapper & producer from Saint-Hubert, Québéc, Canada notable for being the MC half of the MC/producer duo The Celestics alongside his brother & one of many largest producers up to now decade KAYTRANADA. He even has 3 EPs & a full-length debut album of his personal since they mutually determined to focus extra on their solo careers for the previous 11 years. Almost 9 months for the reason that final EP Prime Z final summer time, Lou’s returning for a sophomore effort.

“Prolly Us” produced by KAYTRANADA who laced Chélbé front-to-back was a cool solution to begin issues off speaking about unhealthy bitches & actual homies each wanting love whereas “After I” that includes GoldLink finds the two asking in case you can inform that they know find out how to have a good time. “4 My Kids” retains the funk/hip hop crossovers going speaking about desirous to make thousands and thousands for his children & not giving a fuck relating to different’s emotions, however then “I Dunno” take a shot at hip home detailing a girl who retains coming again to him for extra.

As for “What Now”, the hip home vibes stick with it referencing the present TNA World Tag Group Champion in his third reign Jeff Hardy of The Hardy Boyz whereas “Below My Pores and skin” that includes Nono Black finds the pair suggesting to let the haters hate & their cash persevering with to pile up. “Jungle” kinda jogs my memory of Q-Tip from A Tribe Referred to as Quest & I imply that as a praise boasting about being horny & clear as a result of he’s the person main into “Is My Mic On?” sees him tryna play it proper

“2am” blends synth-funk & hip hop telling the girl he has in thoughts that she’s a present to him whereas “Aftaparty” talks about exhibiting this chick how briskly them birds go as soon as they lastly develop into an official couple conserving the synthesizers within the fold instrumentally. “Pimp” finishes Lou’s first LP in 7 years with 1 extra funky beat to debate spitting his rhymes as a result of all he desires is the cash in his pockets to get larger & for all of the broke ass bitches to take themselves again dwelling.

Resurrect the anarchic spirit of post-millennial underground hip hop, The Celestics unofficially reunite for a love letter to the tradition’s golden age often charting new territory in modern dance-rap. KAYTRANADA boldy fuses hip hop, home & jazz music for the globally minded, fashion-forward listener emphasizing his multicultural background & paying tribute giving himself a pat on the again for his authenticity, self-appreciation & private type.

Rating: 8/10