Sandusky, Ohio emcee/producer Nezzy again together with his third studio LP almost 10 months because the 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 12 months by releasing the debut album Hippie Thug within the spring & subsequently his third EP New World Dysfunction within the fall. His sophomore effort Hall of Infamy got here final summer time the week following him opening for Psychopathic Records alumni Anybody Killa & DJ Clay on the co-headlined Welcome House Get together, getting one other summer time in impact by dropping Worm Meals.
After the titular intro, the primary track “Tha Boogeyman” kicks the door down with a hardcore increase bap opener promising to indicate you the ropes if you happen to 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 increase bap instrumental to Nezzy’s bloodthirsty lyrics simply earlier than “Toyz within the Attic” remembers a time the place he wished to kill the person who sexually took benefit of his sister & with each motive on this planet.
“Dying 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 increase bap beat & boastful lyricism. The instrumental on “Alakazam” sounds prefer it was flipped from a horror movie soundtrack & drums added on to drag tips out his sleeve whereas “Shark Fin Soup” unleashes saved anger together with his pen over some pianos.
We’ve got Nezzy promising that he’ll stay endlessly by means of 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 chuckle off how delicate everyone seems to be & “Spittin’ Picture” flexes his pen 1 final time.
Nearly a 12 months because the 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 selection 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 increase bap manufacturing feels rawer.
Rating: 8/10