Sandusky, Ohio emcee/producer Nezzy again along with his third studio LP practically 10 months for the reason that final one. Rising throughout the underground in 2022 off his first 2 EPs Topic to Change & Pyramids, he went on to comply with this up final yr by releasing the debut album Hippie Thug within the spring & subsequently his third EP New World Dysfunction within the fall. His sophomore effort Corridor of Infamy got here final summer time the week following him opening for Psychopathic Information alumni Anyone Killa & DJ Clay on the co-headlined Welcome Residence Celebration, getting one other summer time in impact by dropping Worm Meals.

After the titular intro, the primary music “Tha Boogeyman” kicks the door down with a hardcore growth bap opener promising to point out you the ropes when you don’t perceive it whereas “Ohio State of Thoughts” that includes Copywrite finds the two linking as much as rep their house state with secondary rap rock influences. “Nezferatu” produced by Hobgoblin stands out from the creepy growth bap instrumental to Nezzy’s bloodthirsty lyrics simply earlier than “Toyz within the Attic” recollects a time the place he needed to kill the person who sexually took benefit of his sister & with each motive on this planet.

“Demise of a Poet” that includes Psyonik works in a crooning soul pattern from Jamil Honesty to allow them to make a blueprint & devise off it however after the “By Any Meanz” skit, “‘68 Grand Prix” takes it again to the basement with a siren elevating growth bap beat & boastful lyricism. The instrumental on “Alakazam” sounds prefer it was flipped from a horror movie soundtrack & drums added on to tug tips out his sleeve whereas “Shark Fin Soup” unleashes saved anger along with his pen over some pianos.

We have now Nezzy promising that he’ll reside eternally by his discography & giving it “Uncooked ‘n’ Uncut” over a mobster-like pattern till “Necron 99” after the “Huey Freeman” skit recites his soul to the microphone making higher use of his days as an alternative of being incarcerated counting down his launch. “Set off Warning” nears the ultimate moments with one other favourite of mine the place he & Johnny Slash chortle off how delicate everyone seems to be & “Spittin’ Picture” flexes his pen 1 final time.

Virtually a yr for the reason that Halls of Infamy have been explored, Nezzy’s distinct mix of hardcore vulgar references & deeply introspective acutely aware rap filled with uncompromising rhyme schemes & thought-provoking alternative of phrases will get pushed to newer heights with what he’s been calling the best work of his profession. Rightfully so too since his sword’s sharper than ever & the growth bap manufacturing feels rawer.

Rating: 8/10