Right here is the fifth studio LP from Staten Island, New York born albeit Baltimore, Maryland primarily based emcee/producer Jamil Honesty. Getting his footing in off the energy of his debut mixtape Verses, he would go on to construct a reputation for himself however placing out 3 EPs & a full-length debut serving as a sequel to one of many EPs that Hobgoblin produced. Coming off the Harbor Kidz’ self-titled debut alongside the Krazyfingaz-produced The God Sincere Reality or the Machacha-produced Give Us Our Every day Bread, the ultimate chapter of the Martyr Musik trilogy & extra just lately Pictures from the Soviet produced by Giallo Level. Virtually 10 months later, JR Swiftz is getting introduced in to totally produce M.E.M.O.I.R.S. (Music Evokes Reminiscences Providing Inspiration, Radiating via Sound).

After the “Foreword” intro, the primary tune “Chakra’s Cuts” refuses to fret in regards to the future since what’s for everybody else is within the playing cards whereas “Observe Me” works in a growth bap instrumental to speak about being the residing reality others communicate of. “Actual Rap” means that it’s carry-on if others aren’t carrying the tradition & being out for legacy & eager to be remembered as a lyrical paragon simply earlier than “‘94 Nas” that includes Jay Royale finds the two outclassing their competitors like they’re substitutes.

“4evaNyce” begins the 2nd half with a jazzy growth bap beat speaking about being good with for all eternity main into “Gold Enamel & Beepers” dustily advises to talk honestly & giving fanatics what they’ve been craving. The title monitor works in a piano pattern to inform ghetto tales with a plot twist whereas “Tennis Filas” that includes Awon, Blu, Griot Noy & Kev Brown turns the jazz influences again up for a 4 minute cypher. “Summer season 90’s” finally ends up by reflecting on what summer season felt wish to him 3 a long time earlier.

Equally to how Pictures from the Soviet has already cemented itself as Jamil Honesty’s most interesting EP, M.E.M.O.I.R.S. (Music Evokes Reminiscences Providing Inspiration, Radiating via Sound) has formally taken over the spot of the predecessor 10 months in the past & I’d strongly advocate each in case you’re nonetheless sleeping on him. JR Swiftz’ cinematic manufacturing matched with Jamil’s exact lyrics make the album really feel extra like a time capsule of an period that all of us miss  crafted with precision & soul for followers of uncompromising hip hop rooted in sincerity.

Rating: 9/10